As part of the ongoing efforts by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to improve security and transparency,
importers and carriers bringing cargo into the U.S. on maritime
vessels will now have to provide additional data to CBP.
Called ISF, this rule requires carriers to provide two additional data sets and importers to file ten additional data sets. The new importer transmission, called the Importer Security Filing (ISF), is separate from the carrier's manifest and the broker's entry. The importer is now
responsible to contact CBP 24 hours prior to the vessel being
loaded with the required ISF data elements before the vessel is
loaded at port of origin.
To find out highlights of the
Importer Security Filing (ISF) Interim Final Rule, click here. Then download the ISF Product Sheet.
SmartBorder is
ready for the future, are you?SmartBorder's ISF web
based application is the ideal solution for any organization
required to file additional data elements under the new CBP rules . Self-filing importers, their service center or an
authorize party can input ISF data through SmartBorder's on-line web
portal, while customs brokers and freight forwarders can use our
ISF service center module and its established links to our flagship
ABI application. Intuitive cataloging for vendors and parts
with customizable EDI messages both in and out of our system make
SmartBorder ISF one of the most flexible software options out
there. SmartBorder ISF software features:
- Stand-alone module available for importers or brokers
- Integration with profiles (profiles, transaction parties,
product lists)
- Integration with the entry - will drop fields into the entry
from ISF
- Manufacturer (or supplier) name and
address
- Importer of record number / FTZ (Free
Trade Zone) applicant identification number
- Consignee number(s)
- Country of
origin
- Commodity HTSUS number (up to the 6 digit
level required, 10 is accepted)
- Portal customization allows for streamlined procedures for
each SmartBorder account
- User/entity permissions allow for the creation of client user
accounts
o Client users can enter data and process
ISFs maintaining security over your data
- Data validations - prevent rejects and transmission errors
Make sure your future is in good hands. Ask us how SmartBorder can specifically help your business meet the ISF requirement and request a live demo by calling 1-800-572-2734 or e-mail
us today.
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