Overages
Overages -
(1) Reporting. Overages (merchandise found but not listed on the manifest or air waybill) shall be reported to the port director by the aircraft commander or agent. The report shall be made:
(i) On a Customs Form 5931; or
(ii) On a separate copy of the cargo manifest which is marked “Post Entry” and lists the overage merchandise and the reason for the overage.
(2) Time to file. Overages shall be reported within 30 days of aircraft entry.
(3) Evidence. Satisfactory proof of the reasons for the overage shall be kept on file by the carrier for one year from the date of the report.
(c) Statement on cargo manifest. If the air cargo manifest is used to report shortages or overages, the Shortages Declaration or Post Entry must include the signed statement of the aircraft commander or agent as follows:
(1) Reporting. Overages (merchandise found but not listed on the manifest or air waybill) shall be reported to the port director by the aircraft commander or agent. The report shall be made:
(i) On a Customs Form 5931; or
(ii) On a separate copy of the cargo manifest which is marked “Post Entry” and lists the overage merchandise and the reason for the overage.
(2) Time to file. Overages shall be reported within 30 days of aircraft entry.
(3) Evidence. Satisfactory proof of the reasons for the overage shall be kept on file by the carrier for one year from the date of the report.
(c) Statement on cargo manifest. If the air cargo manifest is used to report shortages or overages, the Shortages Declaration or Post Entry must include the signed statement of the aircraft commander or agent as follows: