Change in Lufthansa Cargo process
On September 26th, 2024, an updated version of the Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS) Implementation Guide (IG) was published on the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) CBP.gov website ( ACAS Implementation Guide Version 2.3.2.3 - September 2024 (cbp.gov) )
An Enhanced ACAS Security Filing (ACAS SF) provides additional data that better identifies the parties involved in the air cargo supply chain prior to cargo being loaded on board a U.S. bound aircraft.
As of 22. October 2024 , please ensure that following mandatory data are transmitted in the FWB (XFWB) message or FHL (XFZB) prior to cargo acceptance:
- Shipper Email
- Shipper Phone Number
- Consignee Email
- Consignee Phone Number
- Customer Account Holder
- Customer Account Name
- Customer Account Issuer
- Customer Account Number
The new mandatory ACAS data elements are to be submitted at the lowest air waybill level (in case of direct shipment: on master level; in case of consolidated shipments: on house level).
Please note that further data elements will be required in the near future. We will communicate the data elements and the date in due time.
The messaging guide on how to transmit the new mandatory data elements for ACAS filing can be found here.
Please also check the IATA “Guidelines on how to provide US ACAS additional data requirements with messaging standards” here.
In case of further questions, please also consult Enhanced Air Cargo Advance Screening FAQs published on the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) CBP.gov website ( Enhanced Air Cargo Advance Screening Security Filing (cbp.gov) )
- Increased waiting times in the export acceptance process
- No acceptance of shipments
- Potential delay
