The Importer Security Filing (ISF) is an extension of the 24-hour rule for marine reporting soon to be mandated by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP). It is also known as 10+2 since it requires 12 pieces of data. The first 10 are required from the importer and the other 2 data elements from the ocean carrier.

The data elements are summarized below:

The 10 data elements required from the importer need to be submitted 24 hours before goods are loaded on a U.S. bound vessel at the foreign port. The vessel stow plan from the ocean carrier needs to be submitted within 48 hours of vessel departure from the last foreign port prior to US arrival and container status messages with 24 hours from receipt in the ocean carrier’s own system.

Why is ISF 10+2 Reporting Required?

The current AMS (Automated Manifest System) does not provide CBP enough data to do a thorough security screening of the incoming cargo since the name and address of the shipper are indicated on an ocean manifest; without the name and address of the manufacturer, the security screening audit for that shipment can differ vastly, depending on the exact origin of the cargo. Including the 6 digit HTS code in the ISF filing gives clear detailed product information compared to the product description commonly seen on an ocean manifest, such as casings on a manifest could be interpreted as bullet casings or sausage casings, but with the corresponding HTS code, the level of uncertainty dissipates.

The vessel stow plan from the ocean carrier is vital for CBP to be able to take a full look at the container map of the vessel and by comparing the stow plan to AMS data submitted by the ocean carrier, CBP officers can quickly pinpoint the containers that have not received the AMS manifest data, allowing CBP officers to concentrate risk assessment efforts on high-risk containers.

For FROB (Freight Remaining on Board) and T&E (Transportation and Exportation) and IE (Immediate Export) in-bond shipment, the carrier becomes the importer of record and requires the submission of five data elements as follows:

• Booking Party
• Foreign Port of Unlading
• Place of Delivery
• Ship To Name and Address
• HTS Code (6 digit)

Efficient Application Process

CrimsonLogic’s secure 10+2 online portal is a cost-effective and user-friendly system for the submission of 10+2 data. The system can be made available as a web-based application or be integrated at a low cost with your own internal procurement systems. Partial data can even be fed from other existing systems with email or cell phone text message alerts built-in to notify other overseas parties that a 10+2 trade declaration requires completion, and there is an onward submission to CBP.

Please contact our global sales team to discuss how CrimsonLogic can help you deliver your ISF 10+2 data quickly, securely and seamlessly to CBP:

 USA / Canada: 1-877-763-6887 ext. 1

 China: +86 21 5393 0608

 Philippines: + 63 2 815 8948