# Import Manifest

*Last updated: 2026-06-24*

> Before a single piece of cargo leaves the vessel, the import manifest has already been filed with customs: the carrier or freight forwarder submits it no later than the vessel's arrival in the destination country, and where advance filing requirements apply, before entry into port.

Before a single piece of cargo leaves the vessel, the import manifest has already been filed with customs: the carrier or freight forwarder submits it no later than the vessel's arrival in the destination country, and where advance filing requirements apply, before entry into port. The document lists every consignment on board—shipper and consignee details, commodity descriptions, quantities, weights, packaging types, and standardized identification codes. Customs authorities use it as the primary basis for risk assessment, selecting shipments for examination before cargo is physically inspected or released for clearance. In ocean freight, a distinction is drawn between the master manifest covering all goods on a vessel and the house manifest compiled by the freight forwarder for its own consignments.

**Source:** [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manifest_(shipping)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manifest_(shipping))

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Import Manifest |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 119 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-24 |
| Source | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manifest_(shipping) |

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