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ISF PENALTIES HAVE OFFICIALLY ARRIVED: SELF FILE AND SELF POLICE

Back in July, 2013, we warned CBP would start enforcement efforts for Importer Security Filing (ISF) violations.

What’s ISF Again?

The ISF rules require importers and vessel-operating carriers to provide additional advance trade data on cargo shipments to CBP 24 hours prior to vessel lading, pursuant to Section 203 of the Security and Accountability for Every Port (SAFE Port Act) of 2006. (Practitioners Tip – This ONLY applies to goods arriving to the U.S. by Sea, not air).

Now, CBP advised: […]

By Jennifer Diaz|2022-07-06T15:27:56-04:00July 19, 2016|Best Practices, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)|1 Comment

BEWARE – Liquidated Damages WILL be Imposed for 10+2 Violations

For those who thoughts CBP's "measured and commonsense" approach for those that weren't fully complying with the Importer Security Filing (ISF or 10+2) rules would last forever, think again! Effective...

By Jennifer Diaz|2021-11-10T14:14:47-05:00July 18, 2013|Customs Broker, Import, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)|Comments Off

Importer Security Filing or “10+2”

As of January 26, 2010, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will require that all importers comply with the Importer Security Filing (ISF), also popularly known as "10 +2" because of the 10 elements required to be provided to CBP relevant to the importer and 2 elements required to be provided to CBP relevant to the carrier. CBP has announced that as of January 26, 2010, it will also begin to issue penalties of either $5,000 or $10,000 against importers who fail to comply with ISF; something CBP calls its "enforcement phase". Importers who self-file ISF, or their agents, must understand the changes, comply with them, and, when a penalty is issued by CBP, respond in writing to mitigate the penalty.

By Jennifer Diaz|2021-04-09T13:58:44-04:00January 5, 2010|U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)|1 Comment