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Import Security Filing (ISF), commonly known as "10+2," is a crucial U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requirement for ocean shipments entering the United States. This regulation mandates importers or their agents to submit specific shipment data to CBP before the cargo is loaded onto a vessel bound for the U.S. Proper ISF filing ensures compliance, prevents penalties, and facilitates smooth customs clearance.
ISF filing is a legal requirement for all ocean shipments entering the U.S. Non-compliance can result in severe penalties, including fines and shipment delays.
Submitting accurate and timely ISF data helps manage risks associated with international shipping by providing CBP with essential information to assess and prevent security threats.
Proper ISF filing ensures that your shipments clear customs smoothly, avoiding costly delays and inspections.
At BorderBuddy, we streamline the ISF filing process for our clients involved in ocean shipping. Our automated system ensures that all necessary data is accurately submitted to CBP, providing peace of mind and compliance assurance. While we handle ISF filings automatically, clients also have the option to coordinate these filings through their chosen freight forwarders.
ISF Filing is a CBP requirement where specific information about the shipment must be provided before the cargo is loaded onto a vessel bound for the United States.
The "10+2" rule includes:
2 data elements submitted by the carrier:
ISF filings must be submitted at least 24 hours before the cargo is loaded onto the vessel bound for the U.S.
Non-compliance can result in penalties up to $5,000 per violation, increased inspections, and shipment delays.
Our advanced system ensures timely and accurate submission of ISF filings, reducing the risk of errors and penalties.
Clients can also opt to have their freight forwarders handle ISF filings, provided they comply with CBP regulations.
BorderBuddy provides 24/7 support to assist with any ISF filing issues and ensures all your questions are answered promptly.
Contact us to streamline your ISF filings and ensure compliance with CBP regulations.
Customs brokers help simplify the process of moving products over the border. While you don’t legally need a customs broker, there are many products that are difficult to get over the border without the help of one. By using a customs broker you can get your stuff over the border faster and with less hassle.
A customs broker is a licensed individual or company that works closely with border agents in other countries to make sure that goods being imported or exported have met all requirements. A good customs broker will help you with the paperwork and administration and will be available to answer questions on your behalf
“Customs clearance” or “clearing customs” is a phrase we hear a lot in our business. What it really means is the item that’s being imported or exported has met a country’s requirements for entering or leaving its borders. Those requirements vary from country to country and from one item to another. We can help you “clear customs” fast, with less paperwork and fewer headaches.
Our fees are variable based on the complexity of the import, frequency, value, and other factors. Get a duty and tax estimate to learn more about our standard rates, or contact us to discuss pricing tailored to your small or medium-sized business, or our competitive enterprise rates.
The Harmonized System is an international naming structure for the classification of products. It allows participating countries to classify traded goods on a common basis for customs purposes. At the international level, the Harmonized System (HS) for classifying goods is a six-digit code system. You can look up an HS code for shipments into Canada on the Canada Border Services Agency’s webpage for Customs Tariff. For shipments into the United States, you can use this list of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule to look up an HS code.
When it comes to importing a vehicle to or from Canada or the US, we recommend that you start by checking our Learning Center. Here you’ll find up-to-date information and instructions on how to get started and what kind of specifics and paperwork you’ll need. Specifically to import a vehicle into Canada from the U.S., there’s a 6 step process that we outline in this helpful infographic as well as The 5 Things You Need to do to Import a Car from The US to Canada.
Let BorderBuddy handle your ISF filings and ensure your ocean shipments comply with U.S. regulations, reducing risks and facilitating smooth customs clearance