Issue 23, June 11, 2008
DHL is committed to providing our customers with continued updates on the proposed Import Security Filing / 10+2 by CBP. The proposed ruling effects Ocean Cargo destined to the United States and Customs Territories. DHL Global Forwarding has a team in place to support our customers and trade once the (ISF/10+2) rule is finalized. It is important to note that much has been written about this proposal; however, at this time it has not been finalized. Most recently CBP has posted the “Security Filing (DRAFT)Transaction Sets” on May 28, 2008 to the following website.
(http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/trade/automated/automated_systems/sf_transaction_sets/)
Overview of the proposed Import Security Filing / 10+2:
The “10” data elements required are the responsibility of the party causing the goods to arrive, generally the Importer of Record and are listed below with a brief definition.
- Manufacturer (or supplier name): This is currently defined as the entity that last manufactures, assembles, produces, or grows the commodity or the suppliers of the finished goods in the country from which they are leaving. This currently is reported in the entry process as the manufacturer identification number (MID).
- Seller name and address: This is defined as the last known entity to which the goods are sold or agreed to be sold.
- Buyer name and address: This is defined as the last known entity to which the goods are sold or agreed to be sold.
- Ship to name and address: This is defined as the first known location or deliver-to-party scheduled to physically receive the goods after the goods have been released from US CBP.
- Container Stuffing Location: This is defined as the name and address of the “physical” location where the goods were loaded into a container for shipping.
- Consolidator name and address: This is defined as the name and address of the party that loaded the container or arranged for the loading of the container.
- Importer of Record number: This is defined as the importer identification as listed on the entry summary. If the shipment is destined for a foreign trade zone, the identification number of the party filing the zone entry must be provided.
- Consignee number: This is defined as the importer identification number that is currently reported as the ultimate consignee on the entry summary.
- Country of origin: This is defined as the same country of origin as reported on the entry summary.
- Commodity / HTS Number: This is defined as the current HTS number, provided to at least 6 digits but no more than 10 digits, for each commodity contained in the shipment.
The “2” elements are required from the Ocean Carrier as defined below.
- Vessel stow plan (container location) of the actual carrier.
- Container event messages supplied by the carrier.
All of these data elements must be submitted at least 24 hours prior to container loading for a vessel destined for a US port. Please reference the Federal Register for additional information at (http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E7-25306.pdf). You can also view all comments from trade relating to this proposed ruling at: http://www.regulations.gov/, docket #USCBP2007-0077 2.
Overview of DHL Global Forwarding’s (ISF/10+2) Team:
DHL Global Forwarding has assembled a team of experienced individuals to lead our staff and customers in the training and education of the new ISF/10+2 CBP requirements once finalized. Here is a listing of the DHL Global Forwarding work stream events, our plan is to providing processing options that will meet the (ISF/10+2) requirements.
Work Stream Events:
- Customer Communication
- Process for Filing 10 + 2
- 2 Ocean Data Elements
- Bonds and Penalties, POA
- Definitions of Final Ruling
- Software IT
Our plan is to support customers in a number of ways depending upon their individual needs and requirements.
Customer options for meeting the filing requirements of (ISF/10+2):
- DHL Global Forwarding will file the (ISF/10+2) requirements for our customers using our Freight Forwarding Services.
- DHL Global Forwarding will file the (ISF/10+2) requirements for our customers using our Customs Brokerage Services.
- DHL Global Forwarding will file the (ISF/10+2) requirements for our customers riding on Danmar Lines – This will be the Ocean Carrier information plus the 10 Importer of Record/Shipper information.
- DHL Global Forwarding will also provide (ISF/10+2) filing services for customers even if we are not handling the cargo as a new product offering.
Many customers will soon receive a brief survey to determine how DHL Global Forwarding can better service your needs, pertaining to the (ISF/10+2) program. We encourage all customers to take part in the survey as it will help our team determine what is important to our customer.
If you have not already, please begin to identify who in your supply chain is in the best position to gather the required data elements. Who in your supply chain has 100% visibility of your ocean shipments destined to the United States?
We will continue to publish updates as things progress; we welcome your requests for communication to discussion the proposal and what we know to be our respective roles in this proposal as it stands today. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact your local DHL Global Forwarding Sales Representative or visit our website “Under Good to Know” for additional information at http://www.dhl-dgf.com/.
Thank you for your continued support of DHL Global Forwarding.
Bryan Wahlberg
VP Import Sales N.A.
Important Websites pertaining to (ISF/10+2):
http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/trade/automated/automated_systems/sf_transaction_sets/
http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/trade/cargo_security/carriers/security_filing/
http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/newsroom/news_releases/archives/2008_news_releases/
http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/newsroom/news_releases/archives/2008_news_releases/jan_2008/01022008.xml?20080520/1136882673/
