As you are no doubt aware, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published the interim final rule for the implementation of the Importer Security Filing, otherwise known as “10 + 2,” in the Federal Register on November 25, 2008. In addition, you are well aware that this rule significantly changes importer responsibilities and will have a major impact on the way you conduct business. Now is the time to review the new requirements carefully and plan your strategy to integrate new procedures into your routine operations.
The law will require all ocean importers to make an electronic Security Filing at least 24 hours before the cargo is loaded aboard a vessel at a foreign port that is destined for the U.S. But, as the implementation gets under way in late January 2009, CBP plans to conduct a “structured review” on six data elements. We want you to have all of the facts. So, we have incorporated into this post informational links you may find helpful. In addition, we want to let you know what J.M. Rodgers Co., Inc. is doing to help you meet the challenges that lie ahead.
THE PLAN: GEARING UP FOR TOTAL COMPLIANCE
As all eyes in our industry look toward January 2009 and the beginning of a new era with anticipation, we are releasing our plan crafted to provide you, the U. S. importer, with the support and options you need to organize and be ready to meet new challenges the Importer Security Filing (ISF), also known as “10 + 2,” will create. Because we recognize that when it comes to compliance with the new law, one size will not fit all, we think that is why you will find our plan so appealing. Our product and service is designed to provide you with as many options as possible for collecting and filing 10 + 2 data; for retrieving, monitoring, amending and responding to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) ISF status messages. For this reason, we want you to express to us your individual concerns and requirements, so that we can draw up a plan of action designed specifically for you.
OUR COMMITMENT
With over 55 years of experience as a U.S. Customs broker, we have provided you with the total package of diligent regulatory compliance, service excellence plus innovative logistical and information technology solutions. We have worked tirelessly over the years to earn your trust. Now, we are prepared to tackle this new challenge with you and provide you with reliable, trustworthy solutions that will bring routine back into your import desk.
OUR APPROACH TO THE CHALLENGE
We realize your international logistics program was developed by you to provide you with optimum effectiveness. Naturally, you want to maintain that same level of effectiveness as you move forward to integrate the ISF requirements. It is with this sensitivity that we consider it imperative that you carefully review our package and complete our attached survey to identify your data flow and to find the data flow process map(s) that works best for you.
We will sit with you and draw up a plan of action, and standard operating procedures that will be incorporated into your company profile. We want you to have complete visibility of all ISF filings and monitor each through to the “acceptance” message from CBP so that you know you are compliant.
OUR PRODUCT
Our product is web based and is secured to allow only you and JMR to view your company ISF data. We will provide you with a USERID and PASSWORD to access your account. You will have the capability to send us ISF data, directly file ISF data to CBP, to simply monitor your account or any combination thereof. Our product can accept data in most all formats.
When we do your foreign freight forwarding, we will routinely retrieve the ISF data obtained by our foreign freight forwarding partners when the booking of the cargo occurs. We will “scrub” or proof all collected ISF for accuracy and file with CBP, in accordance with your instructions.
We want to talk with you so that you can learn more about the JMR “10 + 2” solution.
TO ARRANGE FOR A CONSULTATION, PLEASE EMAIL US AT JMR-ISF@JMRODGERS.COM.
