10 plus 2 rule to be enforced on 26th January 2010
Published: November 19, 2009
The new US security protocol for international trade, Importer Security Filing (ISF), more commonly known as the ’10 plus 2 rule’ will be enforced on the 26th January 2010. The new security measure has been in existence since the 26th January of this year but will not be enforced until next year. This is due to the phasing out approach taken by the Customs and Border Protection Agency (CBP) to allow importers to adjust filing systems and upgrade their IT systems in order to accommodate and comply with the changes. Currently, importers receive a warning for non-compliance whereas next year, importers could receive fines of up to 5000 USD.
The 10 plus 2 rule means that all cargo heading to the US must be registered with the CBP at least 24 hours before the goods are loaded onto the vessel i.e. before vessel departure. Ten data elements will be required, including information such as contact details for supplier, seller, buyer, consolidator and consignee and commodity tariff codes. The carrier will also be required to provide additional information to the agency such as Vessel Stow Plan and Container Status Reports. The importer will be responsible for filing the information although this may be done be a freight forwarder or port agent / broker.
The new measures and associated penalties are part of the SAFE Port Act 2006 (Security and Accountability for Every Port Act). The United States CBP states that the new regulations have been introduced in order to improve security and efficiency in International Trade.
10 plus 2 rule to be enforced on 26th January 2010
The 10 plus 2 rule means that all cargo heading to the US must be registered with the CBP at least 24 hours before the goods are loaded onto the vessel i.e. before vessel departure. Ten data elements will be required, including information such as contact details for supplier, seller, buyer, consolidator and consignee and commodity tariff codes. The carrier will also be required to provide additional information to the agency such as Vessel Stow Plan and Container Status Reports. The importer will be responsible for filing the information although this may be done be a freight forwarder or port agent / broker.
The new measures and associated penalties are part of the SAFE Port Act 2006 (Security and Accountability for Every Port Act). The United States CBP states that the new regulations have been introduced in order to improve security and efficiency in International Trade.