Do Not Load” Procedures: A) When and how will “do not load” messages be implemented by CBP?
: In support of the 24 Hour Manifest Filing Requirement of the Office of Field Operations and to better inform the trade participants in the Sea Automated Manifest System application, two new disposition codes have been programmed in AMS by CBP. Effective immediately CBP will issue dual “do not load” messages, one being in AMS and the other will be done telephonically/fax or email. Understanding the importance of the critical nature of this programming, Headquarters is going to authorize a 30 day implementation period. All participants of the Sea AMS application must have this programming in place on March 4, 2003, at this time CBP will only issue “do not load” messages in AMS, for all automated participants. Disposition code: 6H – Do Not Load. Disposition code: 6I – Release of the Do Not Load Message. These new disposition codes will be generated as the result of CBP input and refer to the status of cargo intended for a vessel arriving in or transiting CBP territory. Upon receipt of t
