How is AMS (USA) integrated in Scope?

This how-to describes the steps to create an AMS (Advance Manifest System) for a sea freight shipment going to the USA.

Navigating the AMS application

From the Scope main menu, go to US Customs > Advance Manifest System.

Creating a new AMS entry

In the overview of all AMS entries, click "New" and enter the general details for the AMS entry.

General tab of the AMS entry

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Outbound Cargo - If the manifest is for export from the USA, then check the box "Outbound Cargo"
Paperless InBond Number - will move to the InBond section
Mode of transport - can be:
- 10 = Vessel, non-container, or unable to
  determine if container (Including
  Lightered, Land Bridge and LASH)
- 11 = Vessel Containerized (Container)
Port of Unlading - is the 4-digit US port code where the cargo will discharge from the vessel

When the General tab is complete, click the "House Bills" tab.

Entering AMS Bill of Lading details

Click the symbol on the top left, to add a bill of lading to the AMS.

B/L Number - this should not include the 4-digit SCAC code of the issuer
Issuer Code - this is the 4-digit SCAC code of the issuer
Port of Loading - the 5-digit code of the port where the goods were loaded onto the exporting vessel
Place of Receipt - the city or country where the carrier first took possession of the cargo
Prior Mode of Transport - the method of transport used to convey the cargo to the port of loading
Last Foreign Port - the 5-digit code of the last non-US port the vessel departed from before arriving at a US port
Contractual Port - the 5-digit code of the non-US port where the carrier took contractual possession of the cargo
Transport Payment Method - The means by which transportation charges will be paid
Bill Status - this will default to "0" regular bill, or select from the list of available B/L statuses
References - use the "New" button to add references to the B/L. Choose from the available reference types

AMS Bill of Lading Parties details (Parties tab)

For each bill of lading enter the required party details:

party details If there are further Secondary Notifies, use the "New" button to add them.

AMS Bills of Lading Shipment Information

for each bill of lading on the AMS manifest, some goods details must be entered:
shipment information

AMS Bills of Lading InBond Information (InBond tab)

When InBond details exist for a bill of lading, these should be entered in the InBond Information section of the bill

Master InBond - this will be removed
InBond Entry Type - choose from the 3 possible InBond movement types
InBond Number - The CBP assigned InBond control number. Use the Paperless InBond field if the InBond is paperless.
Destination Port - For an InBond type 61, the port of termination for the IT entry. For a type 62, the port of exportation and the port of arrival for a type 63
Foreign Destination - The foreign port of destination for type 62 and 63 InBonds. Not required for a type 61
Goods Value - the value in whole US dollars of the shipment moving InBond
BTA/FDA - Check this box if any of the cargo is subject to the Bioterrorism Act of 2002

AMS Bills of Lading Container information

For each bill of lading on the AMS manifest, one or more containers may be present, and these container details are stored within each bill of lading. In addition, within each container, commodity, hazardous and vehicle details may also be entered.

To add a container, highlight the Bill of Lading that covers the container and click the icon. Now enter the container details

Number - The container number. If the cargo is not containerized, this should be N/A.
Container Type - A code identifying the type of container (not mandatory)
Description Code - The CBP code for the container (not mandatory)
Type Code -
Length - Container length in feet and inches (not mandatory)
Width - Container width in feet and inches (not mandatory)
Height - Container height in feet and inches (not mandatory)
Empty - check this box if the container is empty
Seal 1 and 2 - Up to 2 seal numbers may be entered for each container
Service type - A code indicating the extent of the transportation service required for each container, for example CY=Container Yard and RR= Roll on, Roll off

AMS Container Commodity information

for each container on each bill of lading, 1 or more commodity details can be entered, indicating these commodities are within the container.

container form

Click the "New" button under the commodities window to add commodities

HTS Code - enter the HTS code for the commodity or type the commodity description to search for the correct code.
Description - enter a description of the goods
Value - The value of the commodity in whole US Dollars
Pieces - Total number of pieces in the container
Weight and Unit - The net weight of the commodity (no decimals). Use the drop-down menu to select the unit of weight measure.
Manifest Unit - The manifest unit of measure for the smallest package unit for the bill of lading (valid units will be supplied in a drop-down menu)
Marks/Numbers - The written description of the symbols and markings that are on the outside of the packaging.
No Marks - Use this checkbox if marks and numbers have already been entered.

AMS Hazardous information

If there are any hazardous goods on the bill of lading, these can be entered in the hazardous materials section of the goods

Click the "New" button to add hazardous information:

HazMat Code - A code representing the identification number assigned to the hazardous material, for example "UN"
Type - Select from the list the code that describes the hazardous material class:
- 4 - 46 Level DOT Code
- 6 - Airline Tariff 6D
- 9 - Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations
- A - International Civil Aviation
- D - Hazardous Materials ID DOT
- E - Endorsement
- F - Air Force Regulation 71-4
- I - International Maritime Organization (IMO) Code issued by Lloyds
- R - Bureau of Explosives 600-A
- U - United Nations
Contact - The name and / or phone number of the person to contact in case of emergency
IMDG Class - A code representing the hazardous class or division designated for the material in the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) code
IMDG Page - The page number in the IMDG code in which the hazardous material identification appears
Description - The material name and/or special instructions, if applicable
Comments - Free form description of hazardous material classification, division, or label requirements
Flash Point in C - A value representing the lowest temperature at which the vapor of a hazardous combustible liquid will ignite in the air. When returned, the Flashpoint Temperature is a whole number. No decimals
Technical Name - The proper shipping name of the material designated as hazardous

AMS Bill of Lading Vehicle Details

When vehicles are included on the bill of lading, the details of these should be recorded within the container in which the vehicle is located

Click the "New" button to add vehicle details to a container and insert the VIN number of the vehicle.

Complete the AMS

When the details for the AMS have been completed, use the menu bar option to take the next step:

Save - save any details added to the AMS entry
Close - save and close the AMS entry
Save as Template - create a template from the AMS for repeat shipments
Send - transmit the AMS entry to CBP