Question:We want to find out how other ICPA members are handling the timeliness of Importer Security Filings (ISFs) when working through an agent, such as a customs broker, to perform the filing. The ISF is required 24 hours prior to loading, and that time frame includes Saturdays, Sundays, holidays and global time zones. Do the […]
Question:We are having our brokers provide ISF reports for us, but it seems that it is difficult for them and for us to know exactly what should be included in the reports. Can someone provide the detailed format that can be a considered an industry standard “best practice” for detailed progress reporting? Here is a […]
Question:Our Mexico subsidiary’s ocean imports have a first stop at Long Beach before eventually unloading our containers at the Mexico port. ISF materials state that the “ISF Importer” responsible for filing an ISF-5 is the carrier for freight remaining on board (FROB). However, certain necessary ISF-5 data elements would have to come from the foreign […]
Question: I know we have many posts about ISF in the database, I have been through all the pages and found some information but I was wondering if any member as a presentation or bullet points specific to Sourcing Departments. I need to prove the point that there is significant impact to the sourcing/purchasing group.
Question: As we are preparing for the big day January 26 2010…the question hascome up concerning postal codes and state requirements for the stuffinglocation, manufacture and consolidator, specifically China. Is thepostal code and state data a requirement for ISF? We have found thesetwo data elements to be quite challenging.
Question: Would the membership be willing to share any 10+2 / ISF ocean carrier contract language that limits container fees and charges when a DNL order is issued because the carrier failed to submit their two data elements as required by ISF
Question: Has anyone heard any discussions or processes on the following scenario? Containers are diverted from original plans after vessel departure, the BOL was split for 2. The new BOL did not have an ISF filing before the vessel sailed, which technically means there is a late filing and would be subject to […]
Question: I have a question regarding the Seller and Manufacturer and which should be the correct MID Code on the Customs forms 3461 (Entry for Immediate Delivery) and 7501 (Entry Summary). It should be noted that our company does NOT import textiles at all. We primarily import Lumber Products (Ch. 44 of the HTS) […]
Question: Can anyone share any standard PO clause statement you have for ISF compliance. With the Penalties announced this past Friday, we think it may be a good idea to add a liability clause into our non-related company POs
Question: Wow, guess it’s a bad time to take a new job…. Anyways, got into it over the ISF-10 and ISF-5 filing requirements. I’ve looked high and low for a CBP FAQ but have been unable to support my position and was hoping someone in the membership could help me find a reference or […]
Question: Looking for some help in regards to ISF. 1)ISF language for broker sop. 2)ISF language for supplier contract boiler plate. 3)ISF language for ocean carrier contract boiler plates. I was sure I have seen the above in the past but could not locate any information in the answer database?
Question: Our company is looking into submitting the ISF filing to Customs directly. We have been interviewing various service providers and have noticed that some require the Importer establish an entry filer code while others do not have this requirement. My question is, what are the pros/cons of an importer obtaining a filer code? […]
