Issue 60, October 27, 2008
DHL Global Forwarding is committed to providing our customers with continued updates on the proposed Import Security Filing / 10+2 by CBP. We expect the final ruling to be issued within the next few weeks.
DHL Global Forwarding will be transmitting the 10 data elements through our Automated Broker Interface (ABI). We are currently testing the system and hope to have completion by the middle of November. We will support our customers in filing the Importer Security Filing “ISF” 10 data elements in various ways depending upon individual needs and requirements.
Customer options for meeting the filing requirements of (ISF/10+2):
- DHL Global Forwarding will file the ISF requirements for our customers using our Freight Forwarding Services.
- DHL Global Forwarding will file the ISF requirements for our customers using our Customs Brokerage Services.
- DHL Global Forwarding will file the ISF 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 filing services, as a new product offering for customers in which we are not handling the cargo.
Note: The proposed ISF regulation will hold the Importer of Record liable for elements missing from the required 10 data elements; therefore, we will be working with our customers to obtain the 10 data elements needed in order for DHL Global Forwarding to complete the ISF filing on their behalf.
To view the most recent ISF 10+2 requirements, please visit CBP website “Security Filing (DRAFT) Transaction Sets” updated on September 17, 2008.
(http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/trade/automated/automated_systems/sf_transaction_sets/)
Overview of the proposed Import Security Filing / 10+2 (Ocean Cargo Only):
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: The name and address of the last known entity by which the goods are sold or agreed to be sold. If there is no sale, then the name and address of the owner is to be reported.
- Buyer name and address: The last known entity to whom the goods are sold or agreed to be sold. If there is no sale, report the owner of the goods.
- 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.
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).
We will continue to publish updates as things progress; we welcome your requests for communication to discuss this draft proposal and what we believe to be our respective role 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/
