ISF 10+2 Filing Services (Importer Security Filing)
Regulatory Scope & Official Admissibility Overview
Under U.S. Customs regulation 19 CFR Part 149, ocean containerized imports bound for the U.S. must submit 10 specific data elements from the importer and 2 from the carrier at least 24 hours before loading onto the vessel at the foreign port. Failure to file on time exposes importers to mandatory $5,000 liquidated damages per violation.
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Transparent Service Packages
Choose the compliance plan that aligns with your shipment volume and regulatory complexity. Zero hidden surcharges.
- Standard ISF 10+2 Electronic Submission
- Direct ACE Transmission & Acceptance Confirmation
- AMS Bill of Lading Matching Verification
- CBP Acceptance Timestamp Documentation
- Broker-Assisted ISF Pre-Audit
- Manufacturer & Seller Entity Verification
- HTS 6-Digit Code Validation
- Guaranteed 24-Hour Deadline Tracking
- ISF Amendment Service Included (if cargo details change)
- Late-Filing Risk Defense Support
- Same-Day Expedited Priority Filing
- Single Transaction ISF Bond Coordination Included
- Emergency Late Filing Mitigation Protocol
- Consolidated Multi-Container B/L Audit
- Dedicated Ocean Import Specialist Support
Documents Required for Filing
Ensure smooth clearance and zero customs holds by preparing these mandatory trade and compliance records.
Manufacturer / Supplier Name & Address
Physical facility address where products were made or assembled.
Seller & Buyer Information
Legal commercial entities involved in the sales transaction.
Ship-to Name & Address
Destination warehouse, distributor, or Amazon fulfillment center in the U.S.
Container Stuffing Location & Consolidator
Facility where goods were loaded into ocean container.
Importer of Record & Consignee Numbers
IRS EIN or CBP-assigned importer identification number.
6-Digit HTS Subheadings
First 6 digits of product tariff codes.
Step-by-Step Filing & Clearance Workflow
A transparent procedure ensuring guaranteed electronic clearance without cargo delays.
Data Gathering
We collect the 10 importer elements from your commercial invoice and supplier records.
AMS B/L Matching
We verify the Master/House Bill of Lading matches ocean carrier manifest records.
Transmission to CBP
Immediate electronic transmission to U.S. Customs ACE system with cryptographic receipt.
Acceptance Receipt
Delivery of official CBP transaction number confirming on-time compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Statutory regulations, tariff classification, and agency timelines explained.