CBP proposed mandatory electronic export manifest for ocean cargo in February 2026
CBP title: CBP Issues Proposed Rule to Require Electronic Export Manifest (EEM) for Vessel (Ocean) Mode of Transportation
This message is from February 13, 2026. Later CSMS messages may have changed it. See the latest trade news
What did CBP announce?
CBP published a proposed rule on February 10, 2026 to require electronic export manifest (EEM) filing in ACE for vessel cargo before departure from the United States. The rule aimed to give CBP visibility into outbound vessel shipments. CBP accepted public comments on the proposal through April 13, 2026.
What is Allied's position?
This proposed rule concerns export manifest filing, which Allied does not handle for clients. We are not aware whether CBP has finalized this rule since the comment period closed. Clients who export vessel cargo and want to know its current status should ask Allied or check the CBP EEM webpage directly.
General information, not legal advice.
What does the CBP message say?
On February 10, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published the Electronic Export Manifest for Vessel Cargo Proposed Rule (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/10/2026-02662/electronic-export-manifest-for-vessel-cargo) to require the trade community to use the Automated Commercial Environment’s (ACE) Electronic Export Manifest (EEM) system for filing outbound vessel cargo transactions. Mandatory EEM use for electronic export vessel manifests will enhance visibility of outbound vessel cargo by requiring outbound vessel manifest submission prior to cargo departure from the United States. Learn more about the EEM system and ongoing pilot on CBP’s EEM webpage (https://www.cbp.gov/trade/automated/how-to-use-ace/export-manifest).
Members of the public have until April 13, 2026, to comment on the proposed rule. Individuals wishing to comment on the proposed rule may access the Federal e-Rulemaking Portal at www.regulations.gov (https://www.regulations.gov/) and follow the instructions for submitting comments. Submissions must include the agency name and docket number.