What's New With ISF/ 10+2

UPDATE - ISF Mitigation Guidelines have now been issued by US Customs and Border Protection. Click the Link below to view the publication.

ISF Mitigation Guidelines

November 25, 2008, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released its long-awaited interim final rule on the Importer Security Filing (ISF), also known as 10+2. Under this rule, which began January 26, 2009, importers are required to provide CBP with additional advance data elements for all ocean vessel shipments inbound to the United States.  With these filing requirements, importers and their supply chain partners have new data gathering and reporting responsibilities.

Click Here for More Information!

Below are links to resources to assist importers with gathering the necessary ISF data elements. Once completed, these should be sent via e-mail to your Hipage customer service representative.

ISF Definition Sheet - Defines importer and carrier responsibilities, as well as all required data elements.

ISF Client Template - Contains all required data elements needed for ISF.

ISF Routing Order - Appoints Hipage as designated Importer Security Filer.

The Customs and Border Protection Interim Final Rule and Frequently Asked Questions can be viewed by clicking on the following links:

CBP Interim Final Rule

CBP Q&A (FAQ'S)