Data Required for Shipments Destined for or Transiting the US
The United States of America published an updated version of the Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS) Implementation Guide (IG) in July 2025.
Please ensure that the following mandatory data are transmitted for each shipper and consignee in the FWB (XFWB) message and FHL (XFZB) prior to cargo acceptance, in the shipper and consignee record:
- Shipper phone number
- Consignee phone number
With regards to the other mandated data fields (Shipper Account Number, Shipper Account Issuer, Shipper Email, Consignee Email), they are currently not covered by industry standard messaging.
We ask that our customers review the data fields and ensure IT applications are able to submit the required data in the format to be advised by IATA (International Aviation Transport Association).
In case of further questions, please also consult the Enhanced Air Cargo Advance Screening FAQs published on the US Customs and Border Protection website.