Issue 7, January 15, 2009
As previously announced, DHL Global Forwarding is ready to begin filing your ISF 10+2 information in accordance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Interim Final Rule for Importer Security Filing (ISF), or ISF 10+2. We look forward to providing these services on your behalf. Our goal is to exceed your business needs and expectations.
DGF offers several processing options for our customers. To begin utilizing our services, we will need a valid Power of Attorney, continuous bond and a completed nomination letter. Below is an outline of the three main processing options.
DGF Customs Brokerage and Ocean Forwarding: Current customers who have completed the nomination letter and utilize DGF services for Customs Brokerage and Ocean Forwarding will automatically be set up to process ISF 10+2, on January 26, 2009. DGF has simplified the set-up process by loading your past entry information from our Customs Brokerage system into our ISF 10+2 filing software. On January 26, 2009, our origin offices will originate the ISF filing. Your ISF will then be completed using your classification database by our US brokerage operations. The same CHB operation handling your customs clearance will be processing your ISF.
DGF Customs Brokerage and Non – DGF Ocean Forwarder/Steamship: Customers currently utilizing DGF Customs Brokerage services will automatically be set up to process ISF 10+2 on January 26, 2009. Again we have simplified the set-up process by loading your past entry information from our Customs Brokerage system into our ISF 10+2 filing software. The Importer of Record will have to coordinate with the shipper/forwarder/steamship to send the commercial shipping documents to your current CHB contact 48 hours prior to sailing. Once the proper documentation has been received, DGF will file the ISF 10+2 on your behalf. Proper notification that ISF 10+2 has been filed will be sent back to the sender advising that ISF has been accepted and to confirm the shipment can move into the United States.
DGF Ocean Forwarding customers not utilizing DGF Customs Brokerage Services: DGF services will file the ISF 10+2 data elements on your behalf. We will need to obtain a valid Power of Attorney, continuous bond, nomination letter and the following set-up information.
(Items in red are reported at the line item level)
| Needed 24 hours before sailing | Need 24 hours before arrival |
|---|---|
| Importer of Record | Container Stuffing Location |
| Consignee Number | Consolidator name/address |
| Seller (Owner) name/address | Additional Information |
| Buyer (Owner) name/address | HTS database |
| Ship to Party | |
| Manufacturer (Supplier name/address) | |
| Country of Origin | |
| Commodity HTS – 6 digit |
Benefits
- Free set-up
- Simplified set up options, using our existing data (IRS#, Delivery to addresses, HTS database and Bond information)
- Ready to transmit to CBP utilizing a global web application
- Secure information
- Flexible country-by-country processing
- Verification and coordination with our origin office prior to submitting to CBP
- Visibility of information with reporting capabilities
- Efficiencies utilizing the ISF 10+2 information to create your Customs Entry to CBP
- Best Practice concepts
- Training programs for employees, customers and vendors
- ISF services billed at the same time as CHB services
Standard Pricing
| Service | Price per Filing |
|---|---|
| DGF Customs Brokerage and Ocean Forwarding: | $50.50 |
| DGF Customs Brokerage and Non – DGF Ocean Forwarder/Steamship: | $55.50 |
| DGF Ocean Forwarding customers not utilizing DGF Customs Brokerage Services: | $95.00 |
| EDI Customers: | Fee based upon level of automation |
| ISF amendments will be an additional 50% of the service fee. Cancellation of and ISF file will be the original base fee plus an additional base fee. Volume discount of $5.00 will be given with more than 100 files per annum. |
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If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact your local DHL Global Forwarding 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.
Sincerely,
Bryan Wahlberg
VP, Import Sales North America
Licensed Customs Broker
NCBFAA Certified Customs Specialist
ATTACHMENT A
Customer Nomination Letter
MUST BE REPRODUCED ON LOCAL LETTERHEAD
DATE:
SUBJECT: Nomination of DHL Global Forwarding as Importer Security Filer (ISF)
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Requirements: The Importer Security Filing, aka “10+2” initiative, is a CBP regulation that requires importers and vessel operating carriers to provide additional advance trade data to CBP pursuant to Section 203 of the SAFE Port Act of 2006 and section 343(a) of the Trade Act of 2002, as amended by the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002, for non-bulk cargo shipments arriving into the United States by vessel.
CBP Required Data: To meet CBP requirements all data must be provided to DGF 48 hours prior to sailing.
| Required 24 hours before sailing: | Required 24 hours before arrival: |
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| Bond and Power of Attorney Requirements: Power of Attorney: Radix Group International, Inc, dba DHL Global Forwarding is required to have a valid power of attorney on file prior to providing ISF services. POA on file |
Bond: The ISF importer must also have a Continuous Bond on file with CBP Bond Type Bond Number |
Date DGF is to begin processing ISF on your behalf / /
| DGF Station: | |
| Station Contact: | |
| ( ) | |
| @DHL.com | |
| ISF Importer name/address: | |
| IRS Number: | |
| Contact: | Name: |
| Phone: | |
| Email: |
Service Fee: $ per ISF
ISF amendments will be processed at an additional 50% of service fee.
ISF cancellation will be processed at an additional full service fee.
| ISF Importer: | |
| Signature Date Printed name Title |
Authorizes DHL Global Forwarding to complete ISF on our behalf. All business transactions are based on DHL Global Forwarding terms and conditions as provided for on http://www.dhl-dgf.com
