In a Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) bulletin published on February 27, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) provided guidance on the implementation of electronic submission of ocean cargo manifests at U.S. Virgin Islands ports of entry.

CBP will require carriers to submit all ocean cargo manifests electronically through the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) at the U.S. Virgin Island ports of St. Thomas, St, Croix, and St. John. This applies to direct foreign shipments, in-bond shipments, and shipments that originate from the U.S. and Puerto Rico.

This requirement to file electronic manifests went into effect on March 7, 2026.

CSMS # 67890700 can be found here:
https://content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd/USDHSCBP-40bee0c?wgt_ref=USDHSCBP_WIDGET_2