Import Screen
Pre-entry compliance check for inbound shipments — parties, products, and admissibility in one pass.
What is this feature?
Import Screen consolidates the checks an importer or broker must perform before filing entry: party screening against denied/sanctioned lists, HTS validation, PGA flagging, country-of-origin and AD/CVD exposure, and forced-labor risk. Results are saved to the shipment record for audit.
When should I use it?
- • Before filing CBP entry (7501) or ISF
- • When onboarding a new supplier or routing change
- • On any shipment with a new HTS, new origin, or new consignee
- • As a second-line check on broker-prepared entries
Step-by-step in BITE
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Open Import Screen
From the BITE sidebar, select Import Screen under Tools.
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Enter the shipment
Add supplier, consignee, HTS, country of origin, and commercial value — or import directly from your ACE/broker feed.
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Run the screen
BITE screens every party, validates HTS structure, and checks PGA, AD/CVD, 301, and forced-labor lists in one pass.
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Review findings
Each flag is scored and grouped (Party, Product, Origin, PGA). Open any flag to see the source rule and recommended action.
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Resolve and file
Clear, escalate, or amend the line. Cleared shipments are tagged compliant and saved with the full audit trail for the entry packet.
What results mean
- • Clear — no compliance flags; safe to proceed to entry
- • Party flag — denied/sanctioned party hit; route to Entity Screen for review
- • Product flag — HTS issue, PGA requirement, or AD/CVD case match
- • Origin flag — 301 tariff exposure, UFLPA risk, or FTA eligibility question
Common issues & FAQs
How is this different from Entity Screen?
Entity Screen checks one party in isolation. Import Screen runs Entity Screen plus product, origin, and PGA checks scoped to a specific inbound shipment.
Does it file entry for me?
No — Import Screen produces a compliance verdict and audit record. Entry filing stays in your ABI/broker system.
Can I run it in bulk?
Yes — upload a shipment manifest or connect your ACE feed to screen entries continuously.
Related Compliance Concepts
Entity Screen
Party-only screening used inside Import Screen
Tariff Check
Validate HTS and duty exposure
Import Compliance
Where Import Screen fits in the inbound workflow
Improve Pre-Entry Compliance
Use case built around Import Screen
Continue Monitoring Suppliers & Products
After screening imported products and parties, monitor saved records for future regulatory, tariff, and screening changes.
Videos & tutorials
- • Running an Import Screen (coming soon)
- • Resolving PGA and AD/CVD flags (coming soon)