U.S.A.: Import Security Filing
(also called ISF 10 + 2)
• Requirements apply only for seafreight shipments moving
to U.S. Ports. Containers moving via Canadian or Mexican
ports to U.S. Destinations are currently exempt.
• So-called „ISF Importer“ is responsible and liable -=> in case of DDP shipments, the supplier is the „ISF
Importer“
• ISF enforcement begins on January 26
th
, 2010:
• Meanwhile, no penalties during implementation phase.
• The „ISF Importer“ is expected to start filing in 2009.
Failure to start early may be considered when penalties
will be applied after January 26
th
, 2010.
• Penalties will be US$ 5,000 per violation.
• ISF doesn‘t replace AMS.
• Supplier/Shipper can assist Buyer/Cosignee by providing
following documents and information 96 latest 72 hours prior
to scheduled sailing (ETS):
-commercial invoice and packing list
-container stuffing location
-consolidator/container stuffer