Understanding Importer Security Filing formerly known as “10 + 2”…
The interim final rule requires both importers and carriers to submit additional information pertaining to cargo to CBP before the cargo is brought into the United States by vessel. CBP has received numerous questions concerning the interim final rule. To assist the trade community in understanding the expectations of CBP concerning the Importer Security Filing and Additional Carrier Requirements rule, CBP has provided a document with responses to the most frequently asked questions. CBP will continually be updating and clarifying this document as necessary. Should you have additional questions that are not included in this document, please feel free to write to
U.S. Customs and Border Protection C-TPAT Program, Office of Field Operations has provided “A Guide to Program Benefits” which highlights many of the program’s success and benefits. This brochure has been developed to generally explain the benefits of C-TPAT membership. Examination benefits are an important part of the C-TPAT Program. The program has indicated from its inception that C-TPAT importers are 4 to 6 times less likely to incur a security or compliance examination. This guide is now available on the CBP website under the C-TPAT program located at www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/trade/cargo_security/ctpat.
Sources for all information provided in this newsletter are all courtesy of Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security and the NCBFFA and is provided solely for the purpose of educating the trade community.
Security_Filing_General@cbp.dhs.gov. Please note that the responses to the FAQs are for informational purposes only and are non-binding. Questions relating to specific facts and circumstances of a prospective transaction can be the subject of a ruling request under Part 177 of the CBP regulations. This document is available by going directly to the CBP website at www.cbp.gov under the FAQs: Importer Security Filing “10+2” Program.
This article is courtesy of the CBP website.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection C-TPAT Program, Office of Field Operations has provided “A Guide to Program Benefits” which highlights many of the program’s success and benefits. This brochure has been developed to generally explain the benefits of C-TPAT membership. Examination benefits are an important part of the C-TPAT Program. The program has indicated from its inception that C-TPAT importers are 4 to 6 times less likely to incur a security or compliance examination. This guide is now available on the CBP website under the C-TPAT program located at www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/trade/cargo_security/ctpat.
Sources for all information provided in this newsletter are all courtesy of Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security and the NCBFFA and is provided solely for the purpose of educating the trade community.