There are a number of programs in progress by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (CBP), which will affect importers of cargo into the United States of America
Increased Information Required in a Security Filing made at least 24 hors Prior to Vessel Sailing from Origin.
10+2 a new proposed initiative by Customs Border Protection requiring additional cargo information in addition to the existing 24-hour rule for advanced screening through AMS, U.S. Customs’ automated manifest system.
The electronic transmission of certain data elements for cargo shipped to or through the United States by ocean vessel. Generally, the required information must be transmitted to CBP via either AMS or ABI at least 24 hours before the cargo is laden on board an ocean carrier. The importer or his authorized agent is responsible to transmit 10 data elements and the carrier must transmit 2 additional elements. Thus, the security filing is referred to as the “10+2 Rule.”
1. Manufacturer (or supplier) name & address
2. Seller name & address
3. Buyer name & address
4. Ship to name & address
5. Container stuffing location
6. Consolidator name & address
7. Importer of record number
8. Consignee number
9. Country of origin of goods
10. HTS number (6 digit)
•The “importer” or his “authorized agent” must submit the ISF via either the AMS or ABI systems (other electronic systems, i.e., ACE, may be approved in the future).
•“Importer” is defined as ”the party causing goods to arrive within the limits of the United States.”
Importer Security Filing (“ISF”)
What is it?
•The Importer Security Filing (ISF) is designed to improve CBP ability to target high-risk cargo before it arrives in the United States by making additional information available to CBP earlier in the delivery process.
•The ISF is an additional filing and does not replace the 24-hour rule transmission.
We anticipate that the formal publication of a new rule will take place sometime this summer followed by a phased-in implementation beginning sometime late this year. 10 + 2 will take effect 120 days after the final ruling is signed.
To keep you informed as the rulemaking continues to evolve, we expect to create a special website on Mid-America Overseas webpage dedicated to this issue. You may access the site at: www. Maoinc.com
Please find all relevant information on the U.S. Customs web page at:
http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/trade/cargo_security/carriers/security_filing/
http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/newsroom/news_releases/archives/2008_news_releases/jan_2008/01022008.xml
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