Importer Security Filing (10 + 2)

Importer Security Filing (ISF) or more commonly called 10+2 went into effect on January 26, 2009 and requires:

- containerized cargo information, for security purposes, to be transmitted to the agency at least 24 hours (19 CFR section 149.2(b) before goods are loaded onto an ocean vessel headed to the U.S. (i.e. mother vessel, not feeder vessel) for shipment into the U.S.

- importers to provide 10 data elements to CBP, as well as 2 more data documents (Container Status Messages and the vessel's Stow Plan)from the carrier.

The ISF needs to be submitted at the lowest bill of lading level (i.e., house bill or regular bill) that is transmitted into the Automated Manifest System (AMS). The bill of lading number is the only common “link” between the ISF and the customs manifest data.

The following 10 data elements are required from the importer:

1. Manufacturer (or supplier) name and address

2. Seller (or owner) name and address

3. Buyer (or owner) name and address

4. Ship-to name and address

5. Container stuffing location

6. Consolidator (stuffer) name and address

7. Importer of record number/foreign trade zone applicant identification n

number

8. Consignee number(s)

9. Country of origin

10. Commodity Harmonized Tariff Schedule number to six (6) digits

From the carrier, 2 data elements are required:

1. Vessel stow plan

2. Container status messages

The importer is ultimately responsible for filing the required data elements or trusting a third party, such as a broker or a Freight forwarder, to submit the appropriate product information.

Required Documents

1. ISF info sheet from seller

2. Invoice from seller

3. Bill of Lading (if available)

4. Proof of ID's required:

​ - All: Drivers License or State ID person signing POA

- Individual / Sole Proprietor: SS Card, W2 or Tax Return

- Corporate: Articles of Organization or Proof of LLC

- Partnership: Partnership or Member Agreement

ISF (10+2) Form