Rail Export Reporting Requirement Effective October 26, 2026

To Our Customers,

Effective October 26, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will require electronic export information to be reported for all loaded rail shipments being exported to Mexico or Canada prior to rail interchange. To help prevent delays, setouts and potential customs inspections, please ensure your U.S. Broker or Freight Forwarder submits the required export information as soon as export billing is transmitted.

What You Need to Do
Please coordinate with your U.S. Customs Broker or Freight Forwarder to ensure that:

• Required electronic export information is filed with CBP.
• The filing is completed before rail shipment reaches interchange.
• The information submitted corresponds to the shipment being exported.
• If the required export information is not transmitted on the bill of lading, it should be documented in our Transborder Management system (user ID and password required).

Equipment without the required export information on file prior to interchange may be set out and subject to CBP inspection, which could result in shipment delays and additional charges.

We recommend reviewing your current export filing process with your broker or freight forwarder in advance of the deadline on October 26, 2026, to ensure compliance and avoid disruptions to your shipments.

See the resources below for additional information:

• Export Filing AES - The Automated Export System (AES) is the export component of the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE). It is the system for collecting, processing, and storing Electronic Export Information (EEI) from persons or entities exporting goods from the United States.
• CBP Modernizes Rail Export Manifest Processing Announcement

If you have questions regarding this requirement or how it may affect your rail shipments, please contact your account representative or International Customer Care & Support.