UPDATE: New date for CBP cargo description requirements

[United Cargo] Operational Alert October 2, 2024 In September, you should have received [our communication]( advising of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) cargo description requirements for shipments entering the U.S. The previously communicated effective date of October 7, 2024, has been delayed. Now effective noon EST November 13, 2024, all shippers and forwarders must ensure that accurate and precise descriptions are provided to United Cargo for shipments into the U.S. If the descriptions are vague or unclear, the CBP may reject the submissions resulting in the non-movement of cargo. Click here for [Examples of Unacceptable vs Acceptable Cargo Descriptions](. For general questions or concerns about specific vague description cargo messages, please email ecommerce@cbp.dhs.gov. If you have any questions about United Cargo requirements, please feel free to reach out to the United Cargo Compliance Team at CargoCompliance@united.com. We look forward to providing safe, swift, and secure transport for all your shipping needs. United Cargo [United Cargo] [Network]( [Products]( [LinkedIn]( [Book]( This email was sent to {EMAIL} by United Airlines. Please do not reply to this email. We cannot accept electronic replies to this email address. @2024 United Airlines, Inc. All rights reserved. United Airlines, Inc. 233 S. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 [Contact us](mailto:united-cargo-news@united.com) | [Unsubscribe]( | [Email preferences]( | [Privacy policy](