Manifest

A document which is signed by the master and submitted to the customs authorities, showing to what port or ports the cargo is destined; giving an itemized account and description of the contents of all the packages on board, together with their distinguishing marks and numbers, also the names of the respective shippers and consignees. The manifest must be made out, and dated and signed by the master at the place or places where the goods, or any part of the goods, are taken on board the vessel.