January 26th, 2010

"Customs and Border Protection began enforcing its Importer Security Filing, or 10+2, rule on Tuesday, ushering in a new era of requirements on importers for more detailed information to help security inspectors target high-risk containers.The ISF rule, two years in the works, requires importers and carriers to hand Customs 12 data elements not included on the cargo manifes that the agency can use to sharpen its anti-terror screening."

Importers are required to submit 10 data elements, including the manufacturer’s name and address; seller name and address; container stuffing location and the country of origin at least 24 hours before a shipment leaves a foreign port for the US. Carriers are required to submit another two pieces of data.

Failure to comply could result in fines of up to US$5,000 per violation, do-not-load orders, or possible seizure of the cargo. Antillean is ready to comply with the 10 + 2 Rule, and we urge our customers to act accordingly in order to avoid any delays to your cargo or fines from US Customs.

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