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Import Manifest Preparation

An import manifest is a detailed, officially submitted list of all goods imported via a specific conveyance (vessel, aircraft, truck, rail).

Last updated: 10 June 2026Published: 19 June 2025

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

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An import manifest is a detailed, officially submitted list of all goods imported via a specific conveyance (vessel, aircraft, truck, rail). The freight forwarder or importer must declare commodity descriptions, quantities, weights, country of origin, tariff classification, and declared values before or upon arrival. Customs authorities use the manifest for risk assessment and cargo release; it simultaneously supports domestic distribution and inventory management. In EU intra-community traffic, the manifest function is superseded by the Entry Summary Declaration (ICS).

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