Transport and cargo
ISF (Importer Security Filing, 10+2)
The Importer Security Filing (ISF, or 10+2) is advance data for ocean cargo. It is due at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port.
What does ISF (Importer Security Filing, 10+2) mean?
For vessel cargo, the ISF importer sends the data no later than 24 hours before lading at the foreign port (19 CFR 149.2). CBP calls the program 10+2.
The importer gives 10 elements. Six identify the parties: seller, buyer, importer of record number, consignee number, manufacturer or supplier, and ship-to party. The other four are the country of origin, the HTSUS number, the container stuffing location and the consolidator. The carrier gives 2 more: the vessel stow plan and container status messages.
The stuffing location and the consolidator can come later, but no later than 24 hours before arrival in a U.S. port. Bulk cargo that is exempt from the 24-hour manifest rule is also exempt from the ISF (19 CFR 149.4).
The ISF importer needs a bond with the ISF conditions. The bond provides liquidated damages of $5,000 for each violation (19 CFR 113.62(j)).
What does it mean for your shipment?
Send us the supplier and container data as soon as the booking is confirmed. We file the ISF and link it to the house bill of lading.
Allied CHB, licensed customs broker, CBP filer code 9AJ.
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