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Effective January 26, 2009
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EMO Trans / ETB Corporation would like to update you on the latest information regarding the
10 + 2 Importer Security Filing. The Security and Accountability For Every Port Act (SAFE Port) signed by the President into Law October 2006, sets standards to enhance the visibility of the supply chain for targeting purposes by Customs and Border Protection and Homeland Security. The final interim rule was published in the federal register Tuesday November 25th 2008 and will take effect 60 days after the publication date. CBP has established a 12 month delayed compliance enforcement rule, which will take into account the difficulties that the trade (Importers) will face in complying with the rule. Although CBP has delayed the compliance enforcement rule, the importers need to prove that they are making the effort to comply with the ISF rules.

In addition to the current data elements specified under the 24-Hour Rule (19 CFR 4.7(a)), the new ISF is focused on those specific data elements that further identify the entities involved in the supply chain, the entities’ locations, as well as a corroborating and potentially more precise description of the commodities being shipped to the United States. This data will significantly enhance the risk assessment process by enabling CBP to more efficiently separate higher-risk shipments from lower-risk shipments that should be afforded more rapid release decisions. In addition, these additional data elements will enable CBP to make critical decisions during and immediately after elevated alert levels when business resumption is essential to the well being and security of the U.S. economy.

The following ten (10) data elements are required of the importer and are required to be submitted 24 hours prior to loading of the U.S.A. bound vessel. (10 Portion) 
1.	Manufacturer name and address *
2.	Seller name and address *
3.	Container stuffing location *
4.	Consolidator name and address  *
5.	Buyer name and address  *
6.	Ship to name and address *  
7.	Importer of record number   
8.	Consignee number   
9.	Country of origin of the goods  * 
10.	Commodity Harmonized Tariff Schedule number 
	(6 digit)  *
The following data elements are required by the carrier, (Carrier Security Filing) (2 portion): 
1.	Vessel Stow Plan - vessel name and operator; 
	voyage number; 
	container operator; 
	equipment number, size and type; 
	stow position; 
	hazmat code; 
	and load/discharge ports 
2. 	Container Status Messages - 
	terminal container movements, 
	change in container status, 
	focused on container status messaging set: 
	equipment number; event description, date, 
	time and location; and vessel.
As an importer, you should begin to take the following steps to ensure that you are prepared when the 10 + 2 final rule is implemented. 
1.	Validate who the actual manufacturer is, if other than the 
	seller 

2.	Validate who, where and how your containers are being 
	stuffed

3.	When issuing your purchase order, instruct the vendor to 
	supply those elements indicated with * on the commercial 
	invoice.

4.	Initiate discussions today with your vendors of the 10 +2 
	security filing requirements, requesting that they must make 
	available the information and commercial documents to the ISF 
	filer at least 72 hours prior to loading of the vessel.

5.	Nominate the service provider that will be submitting the 
	10 + 2 security filing on your behalf.
As a customs/brokerage filer or designated agent, ETB Corporation can transmit this data on your behalf.

For further detailed information on the final interim rule, please visit the following CBP links:

ISF information and frequently asked questions:
http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/trade/cargo_security/carriers/security_filing/

ISF final interim rule:
http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-27048.pdf

For additional information, contact the following:
Wick Campbell wick.campbell@emotrans-usa.com

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