To address ongoing aviation security threats, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) enhanced its Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS) program on 21 November 2025. This program requires the submission of advance air cargo information for shipments arriving in or transiting through the U.S. from international locations.

CBP is currently implementing these enhanced requirements through a phased enforcement approach, with full enforcement beginning on 1 May 2027.

To ensure compliance and avoid shipment delays, UPS^® shipping applications have been updated to collect and communicate all mandatory data required under the ACAS program.

UPS shippers should be prepared to provide an email address and phone number for both their company and the consignee. In addition, the Ship To party name and address must be provided if different from the consignee.

We recommend that customers take the time now to confirm that their shipping processes meet the enhanced data requirements and to ensure that all mandatory information is complete and accurate before full enforcement begins. Providing this information at the time of shipment will help support ACAS compliance, reduce the risk of delays and keep affected shipments moving smoothly through the UPS network.

For more information, please refer to the link below.

Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS): Enhanced requirements FAQs