ISF Filers Can Register for Report Cards

Importers or their logistics providers need to register to receive performance reports on how well they are complying with the “10+2” rule, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said in a message to the import community on Monday.

CBP is preparing to send out the report cards to companies that have submitted Importer Security Filings under the advance trade data rule that went into effect in late January. The reports are expected to indicate how many filings a company has submitted, whether they have been accepted or rejected, the on-time ratio, and grade for accuracy each of the 10 data elements in the document.

Filers must send an e-mail to progress_report@cbp.dhs.gov and include the following information:

• Filer’s corporate name.
• Filer code used for ISF.
• Point of contact and telephone number.
• Corporate e-mail address to which report will be sent.

CBP will call the point of contact to verify the information. Questions should be directed to Chuck Miller, (703) 553-1772.

For more information, visit CBP's site.

DHS Confirms No Delay for "10+2"

The Importer Security Filing regulation went into effect on Monday as scheduled. The Obama administration last week said it’s taking a sweeping look at all leftover Bush administration regulations, raising questions about the status of the pending ISF rule. But the Department of Homeland Security removed any doubt in a statement, saying it would not hold up the new information requirements on maritime cargo.

The 10 data requirements from importers are due 24 hours before vessel loading overseas and the two carrier requirements at various intervals thereafter. The interim final rule is known as “10+2.”

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10 + 2 Importer Security Filing

10+2 is often viewed initially as "my broker will do it" or similar comment by Importers. The filing process may not be straightforward and may be challenging, especially for small-medium enterprises (SMEs) that are trading partners. This includes importers, forwarders, customs brokers and others.




To learn more on the key issues of security filing, view the full article in SupplyChainBrain at http://www.supplychainbrain.com/content/nc/general-scm/sc-security-risk-mgmt/single-article-page/article/10-2-importer-security-filing-its-about-more-than-filing-10-data-elements/