10+2 ISF - Staying Ahead of the Curve
Last Updated: 25 November 2008
US Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) has published an Interim Final Rule regarding the “Importer Security Filing and Additional Carrier Requirements” (aka, ISF, 10+2) in the Federal Register. The 200+ page document is available online for viewing at: http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/E8-27048.htm
Under this rule, beginning January 26, 2009 US importers will be required to provide CBP with additional advance data elements for all ocean vessel shipments inbound to the
By means of its leading industry and domain expertise, Kewill has once again stepped to the forefront with a new solution to meet the international trade industry’s needs and US CBP’s requirements for the ‘10+2’ initiative. Kewill ISF is a web portal that allows for one individual, or multiple parties to the transaction (e.g. Importer, Freight Forwarder and Customs Broker), to collaborate in the data entry process and successfully transmit ISFs to US CBP in the most expedient manner.
10+2 CLICK HERE for further details on Kewill ISF Web Portal
In July08 Ken Halle, Chief Strategy Officer at Kewill, has published a white paper 'Customs Brokers at the Helm of 10+2' that focuses on the opportunities and challenges that need to be addressed with the pending ISF initiative.
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Please feel free to share this information with your colleagues or others in the industry that you think might benefit, and help them to -- Stay Ahead of the Curve.
Additional Online Resources:
Importer Security Filing and Additional Carrier Requirements or “10+2” rule
CBP - Home / Trade / Cargo Security
http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/trade/cargo_security/carriers/security_filing/
CBP Releases Proposed Ruling for Additional Data Elements
Federal Register-Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
Security Filing Formats (draft)
Public comments submitted to CBP
NAM Trade Toolkit
World Shipping Council response to CBP
COAC response to CBP
40 Trade Associations Sign Letter Urging 10+2 Pilot Program
ECMT - Container Transport Security Across Modes (2005)
Kewill is committed to its role as “ambassadors” for the implementation of initiatives from US CBP and other government agencies affecting the international trade community. Kewill has long been an expert in realizing the needs of our customers and have taken the lead in our ongoing outreach efforts to educate our customers and the international trade industry at large about the regulations and changes affecting our business, the anticipated impact on business operations, and the urgency of the information being delivered. To facilitate this Kewill will continue to step forward with informative pieces in the form of webcasts, white papers, and presentations at regional seminars and industry events.