Importer Security Filing/10+2

The implementation of the U.S. Customs 10+2 program went into effect on January 26, 2009. Customs granted a 1 year implementation period which exired January 26 of 2010.

The 10+2 or Importer Security Filing (ISF) program was designed by Customs to further meet the requirements of the Security and Accountability For Every Port (SAFE) Act of 2006. This program affects only Ocean import shipments and requires Importers (or their designated Agent) to transmit 10 additional pieces of security information known as Importer Security Filing (ISF) at least 24 hours prior to loading shipments on a vessel.

This program is in addition to the current data elements specified under the 24-Hour Rule in 19CFR 4.7(a) and must be linked via the Automated Broker Interface (ABI) or Automated Manifest System (AMS). The ISF is required to be filed at the lowest bill of lading level and must link the manufacturer, origin and HTS number at the line level.

An ISF importer according to U.S. Customs is the party or persons causing the shipment to arrive within the United States. For most shipments this is the owner or consignee. Customs will require the following 10 data elements to be transmitted 24 hours prior to loading from each ISF importer directly or through a designated agent:

1. Manufacturer (or supplier) name and address: (MID codes used for entries are not valid for ISF. 10+2 requires the full name and address of the manufacturer or supplier)

2. Seller name and address: (This is usually the same as the manufacturer but it could be different)

3. Container stuffing location 

4. Consolidator name and address 

5. Buyer name and address: (This is usually the same as the importer but could be different)

6. Ship to name and address: (This is usually the same as the importer or consignee but could be different)

7. Importer of record number: (IRS, EIN, Tax I.D. Number)

8. Consignee number: (IRS, EIN, Tax I.D. Number)

9. Country of origin of the goods

10. Commodity Harmonized Tariff Schedule number (6 digit minimum level) 

Click the below attachment (10+2 Template) to download the ISF form that will need to be filled out and returned to Colorado Customs Brokers for proper ISF filing

In addition to the data elements outlined above, CBP will require ocean carriers

to provide two additional data sets to complete the security filing:

Vessel Stow Plan

Container Status Messages

The current fine set by Customs for violation of the ISF filing is $5000 per shipment (maximum $10000/ISF).  Customs also requires that the ISF Importer carry a Customs Bond.  This is in the form of a current continuous bond or single entry transaction.

Colorado Customs Brokers is a licensed and CTPAT certified Customs Broker.   We are fully automated to file ISF on behalf of Importers.

For additional information, visit the below link to the U.S. Customs Website on ISF Filing.

http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/trade/cargo_security/carriers/security_filing/