Importer Security Filing (ISF)
 
 

Importer Security Filing

January 26, 2010 - Are you Ready?

As you know, January 26, 2010 was the deadline to be in compliance with United States Customs ISF 10 + 2 Regulations. As an importer of US bound ocean cargo, it is your responsibility to ensure that all of your shipments meet the Importer Security Filing (ISF) requirements.

ISF Timeline

November 28, 2008 - CBP interim ruling requiring importers to electronically submit additional data elements on cargo prior to entry into United States

January 26, 2009 - ISF/10 + 2 ruling goes into effect, CBP allows a 1 year "phase-in" period for importers, brokers, and software providers to become compliant.

July 17, 2009 - CBP announces "US importers will be subject to a $5,000 fine for each instance in which a shipment security filing is late, inaccurate, or not properly withdrawn".

January 26, 2010 - CBP begins enforcement, $5,000 per instance.

Today - Importers across the US are becoming compliant as we speak - are you?

Importers across the US are now ISF compliant - are you?

Griffin is a leader in taking a proactive approach to maximizing the ISF process. We are a part of a group of select companies asked to participate in a pilot program with US Customs and Border Protection (US CBP). Griffin has been heavily involved from a compliance and technological standpoint since the inception of ISF; with thousands of transactions handled already--we can make your transition easy and pain free.

ISF Data Elements
  • Seller
  • Buyer
  • Importer of record number
  • Consignee number
  • Manufacturer (or supplier)
  • Ship-to party
  • Country of Origin
  • Commodity HTSUS Code
  • Cargo stuffing location
  • Cargo consolidator

Using a web-based solution, Griffin allows you to empower your business partners around the world to submit shipment data, and gives your entire supply chain visibility to ensure filings are on-time and accurate every time. All while being able to know that your data is secure.

Don't let the ISF regulations sneak up on you. Contact our Customs Brokerage Team now at 650-697-7080 ext. 103 to take the first step toward becoming ISF compliant.

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