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Stay up to date with the latest updates, procedures and regulations from TAP Air Cargo.
EBR Statement
2025-05-06 -
TAP Air Cargo will no longer require the EBR declaration by MAWB. Cargo delivered to or in transit through the USA without an EBR declaration will now be accepted for carriage.
1999 Montreal Convention
2024-12-17 -
Revision of limits of liability.
ACAS program (Air Cargo Advanced Screening)
2024-11-26 -
Vague and Unacceptable Commodity Descriptions.
Temporary Suspension of Rodent Shipments on TAP Flights
2024-11-20 -
Until further notice, TAP will not be accepting rodents for transportation (mice, hamsters, moles, squirrels, beavers, chinchillas, guinea pigs...).
Canada and USA EBR Statement Form
2024-10-01 -
AWB originating outside the countries on the document and with destination or transit through Canada / USA should only be accepted if there is an EBR between the dispatcher and the issuing agent.
Packing, Marking and Labelling of Packages
2024-08-29 -
The shipper is responsible for ensuring that the Cargo is packed in an appropriate way for carriage and labels fully visible.
Data Loggers
2024-01-11 -
Procedure in force for the transportation of Cargo with Data Loggers.
Firearms, Sporting Weapons and Ammunition - Canada
2023-10-30 -
Until further notice, TAP will no longer be able to transport firearms to / from / transit in Canada.
Federal Regulation 18USC, Part 1, Chapter 44 § 922 (e)
2023-10-02 -
Firearms are not allowed to be identified on the outside of the packaging / container in which the firearms and / or ammunition are transported on flights to and from the USA.
CCT – New Import System for Brazilian Customs
2023-07-27 -
Implementation of the new Import System for Brazilian Customs, called Cargo and Transit Control (CCT).
Import Control System 2 (ICS2) requirements
2023-06-01 -
Message Transmission Manual for fulfilling ICS2 requirements.
EBR Statement
2025-05-06 -
TAP Air Cargo will no longer require the EBR declaration by MAWB. Cargo delivered to or in transit through the USA without an EBR declaration will now be accepted for carriage.
1999 Montreal Convention
2024-12-17 -
Revision of limits of liability.
ACAS program (Air Cargo Advanced Screening)
2024-11-26 -
Vague and Unacceptable Commodity Descriptions.
Temporary Suspension of Rodent Shipments on TAP Flights
2024-11-20 -
Until further notice, TAP will not be accepting rodents for transportation (mice, hamsters, moles, squirrels, beavers, chinchillas, guinea pigs...).
Canada and USA EBR Statement Form
2024-10-01 -
AWB originating outside the countries on the document and with destination or transit through Canada / USA should only be accepted if there is an EBR between the dispatcher and the issuing agent.
Packing, Marking and Labelling of Packages
2024-08-29 -
The shipper is responsible for ensuring that the Cargo is packed in an appropriate way for carriage and labels fully visible.
Data Loggers
2024-01-11 -
Procedure in force for the transportation of Cargo with Data Loggers.
Firearms, Sporting Weapons and Ammunition - Canada
2023-10-30 -
Until further notice, TAP will no longer be able to transport firearms to / from / transit in Canada.
Federal Regulation 18USC, Part 1, Chapter 44 § 922 (e)
2023-10-02 -
Firearms are not allowed to be identified on the outside of the packaging / container in which the firearms and / or ammunition are transported on flights to and from the USA.
CCT – New Import System for Brazilian Customs
2023-07-27 -
Implementation of the new Import System for Brazilian Customs, called Cargo and Transit Control (CCT).
Import Control System 2 (ICS2) requirements
2023-06-01 -
Message Transmission Manual for fulfilling ICS2 requirements.