Field/Button

Status

Description

Add

Button

Click to add a bill of lading.  This will open the Bill of Lading screen, where you can enter this bill of lading information.

Edit

Button

Click to edit the selected bill of lading.   This will open the selected item in the Bill of Lading screen.

Del

Button

Click to delete the selected bill of lading.

Field/Button

Status

Description

Issuer Code/Master Bill #

Mandatory

Enter the issuer code and master bill # associated with this bill of lading.  The master bill # must be unique for the issuer (cannot be re-used within three years).

Foreign Port of Lading

Mandatory

Enter the code for the foreign port where the goods were loaded onto the importing conveyance for export to the United States.  You can choose this from the pick-list by clicking on the ellipsis.

First Foreign Port

Optional

Enter the first foreign port from which the product is exported.

BOL Status

Mandatory

Choose the correct Bill of Lading Status Indicator from the pick-list.

City/Country of Export

Mandatory

A valid city or country name in which the carrier first took possession of the cargo destined to the US.

Total Pieces

Mandatory

Enter the total number of pieces on the BOL.  This total must match the total pieces of the combined from the individual equipment records.

Units

Mandatory

Enter the appropriate code for the UOM used, or select this from the pick-list by clicking the ellipsis.

Weight

Mandatory

Enter the shipment weight, and use the radio buttons to choose from pounds (LB) or kilograms (KG)

Volume

Optional

Enter the value representing the shipment’s volume.  Use the radio buttons to choose either cubic feet(CF) or cubic meters(CM).

Location of Goods (FIRMS)

Optional

Enter the FIRMS code that identifies the facility where the goods are located or choose from the pick-list by clicking on the ellipsis.

Export Information

Optional

Enter the code representing the reason the shipment does, or does not, require transaction data, or choose this from the pick-list by clicking on the ellipsis.

Secondary Notify Parties (SCAC)

Optional

Enter the SCAC or automated FIRMS of the secondary notify party authorized to receive a copy of the bill of lading notification.

Last Foreign Port

Mandatory

Enter the code representing the foreign port from where the vessel departed for the US, or choose from the pick-list by clicking on the ellipsis.

MOT Prior to Loading

Optional

Enter the code indicating the type of conveyance used to carry the manifested cargo to the port of lading, or choose from the pick-list by clicking on the ellipsis.

Method of Payment

Optional

Enter the code identifying the method of payment for the transportation to the US, or choose from the pick-list by clicking the ellipsis.

Validation Tool

Button

Click to verify that you have entered valid information for this bill of lading.

Field/Button

Status

Description

Qualifier

Mandatory

Enter the code indicating the type of export shipment, or choose from the pick-list by clicking on the ellipsis

Reference Identifier (Master Bill #)

Mandatory

Enter the automotive ASN number, or the unique reference number associated with the qualifier that you’ve entered/selected.

Shipper Name/ Address/ Phone #

Mandatory

Manually enter the shipper information, or click Select from List to select from your transaction parties.  The phone number is optional.

Consignee Name/ Address/ Phone #

Mandatory

Manually enter the consignee information, or click Select from List to select from your transaction parties.  The phone number is optional.

Consignee Type

Optional

Enter consignee type by choosing I for intermediate or U for ultimate.

Select from List

Button

Click this button to select the shipper/consignee from the pick-list.

Attach In-Bond

Button

Click this button to attach an in-bond to this bill of lading.

Detach In-Bond

Button

Click this button to detach an in-bond from this bill of lading.

Field/Button

Status

Description

Add

Button

Click to create a new container/notify party.  This will open the AMS containers/notify party screen.

Edit

Button

Click to edit the selected container/notify party.  This will open the selected item in the AMS containers/notify party screen.

Del

Button

Click to delete the selected container/notify party.

OK/Cancel

Buttons

Click OK to save the bill of lading and exit the bill of lading screen.  Click Cancel to exit without saving.

Field/Button

Status

Description

Container/Equipment #

Mandatory

Enter the valid container/equipment number for this bill of lading.  This must reflect the number exactly as it appears on the container.  Enter NC for non-containerized freight.  This number (or NC) cannot be duplicated within the same bill.

Seal #

Conditional

Enter a valid exporter/carrier seal number associated with this container/equipment.

Description Code

Mandatory

Enter the code describing the type of container or equipment used for this shipment, or choose from the pick-list by clicking on the ellipsis.

Container Dimensions

Conditional

Enter the length, height, and width of the container in inches and feet.

Container/Equipment Type

Conditional

Enter the code identifying the type of container/equipment.  This can be used in lieu of the container dimensions.

Load/Empty Status Code

Optional

Enter the code which specifies the loaded condition of the transportation equipment, or choose from the pick-list by clicking on the ellipsis.

Type of Service Code

Conditional

Enter the code specifying the extent of transportation service required, or choose from the pick-list by clicking on the ellipsis.

Field/Button

Status

Description

Add

Button

Click to create a AMS vehicle/additional cargo description.  This will open the Vehicle/AMS Descs screen.

Edit

Button

Click to edit the selected AMS vehicle/additional cargo description.  This will open the selected item in the Vehicle/AMS Descs screen.

Del

Button

Click to delete the selected item.

OK/Cancel

Buttons

Click OK to save the equipment record and return to the bill of lading screen.  Click Cancel to exit without saving.

Field/Button

Status

Description

VIN

Mandatory

Enter the unique vehicle identification number (VIN) that is stamped on a vehicle by the manufacturer.

Factory Car Order #

Optional

Enter the number to be supplied by the shipper for Canadian Customs requirements at the border points for all furnished motor vehicles exported to the US from Canada.

Foreign Port of Lading

Conditional

Enter the code for the foreign port in which an empty container was laden on the conveyance, or choose this from the pick-list by clicking on the ellipsis.

OK/Cancel

Buttons

Click OK to save this vehicle record and return to the equipment record screen.  Click Cancel to exit without saving.

Field/Button

Status

Description

Piece Count

Mandatory

Enter the total number of pieces in the container.  This is the number of the smallest exterior package units.

Manifest Unit

Mandatory

Choose the code for the UOM associated with this piece count.

C4 Number

Optional

Enter the CBP C4 number for line releases.

Country of Origin

Optional

Enter the ISO code for the country of origin for the commodity, or choose from the pick-list by clicking on the ellipsis.

Description

Mandatory

Enter a description of the cargo.

Add

Button

Click to create a HTS, HazMat, or Marks & Numbers record.  This will open the appropriate screen.

Edit

Button

Click to edit the selected HTS, HazMat, or Marks & Numbers record.  This will open the selected record in the appropriate screen.

Del

Button

Click to delete the selected record.

OK/Cancel

Buttons

Click OK to save the AMSDescs screen and return to the equipment record screen.  Click Cancel to exit without saving.

Field/Button

Status

Description

Harmonized Tariff Number

Conditional

Enter the HTS for the commodity.  This is mandatory for paperless in-bond entries for T&E and IE bonds.

Value

Optional

Enter the value of the commodity.  You can estimate at twenty dollars per KG if necessary.

Weight

Conditional

Enter the weight of the commodity and select the UOM from the radio buttons.

OK/Cancel

Buttons

Click OK to save the HTS and return to the equipment record screen.  Click Cancel to exit without saving.

Field/Button

Status

Description

HazMat Code

Mandatory

Enter the identification code assigned to the hazardous material.

Code Qualifier

Mandatory

Choose the code qualifier associated with this HazMat class.

UN HazMat Page

Optional

Enter the page number in the IMDG code in which the hazardous material identification appears.

Class

Optional

Enter the code for the hazardous class or the division for the material in the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) code.

Description of Classification

Conditional

Enter the description of the HazMat class listed.  This is a free-form description of the hazmat class, division, or label requirements.

HazMat Shipping Name

Optional

Enter the proper shipping name of the material designated as hazardous.

HazMat Description

Optional

Enter the material name, special instructions, and/or the phone number if applicable.

Contact

Optional

Enter the contact, if applicable.

Flashpoint Temp

Conditional

Enter the lowest temperature at which the vapor of a hazardous combustible liquid will ignite in the air.

UOM

Conditional

Enter the UOM for the flashpoint temperature.  This should always be CE (Degrees Centigrade/Celsius)

Flashpoint Temp is Negative

Checkbox

Check this box if the temperature listed is negative.

OK/Cancel

Buttons

Click OK to save this HazMat record and return to the equipment record screen.  Click Cancel to exit without saving.

Field/Button

Status

Description

Marks & Numbers

Mandatory

Enter the written description of the symbols and markings that are on the outside of the packaging.

OK/Cancel

Buttons

Click OK to save and return to the AMSDescs screen, or click Cancel to exit without saving.

Field/Button

Status

Description

Select from List

Button

Click this button to select the notify party from the pick-list.

Name

Mandatory

Enter the valid notify party name.

Address

Mandatory

Enter the address for the notify party.

OK/Cancel

Buttons

Click OK to save this notify party, or click Cancel to return to the equipment record without saving the notify party.