10 Plus 2 Program - Security Filing Requirement

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) enforcement of the 10+2 regulations begins on January 26, 2010. The regulation requires importers and ocean carriers to electronically submit additional data to CBP on shipments destined to the United States.

Importers are responsible for the 10 additional data elements which are: Manufacturer, Seller, Consolidator, Buyer and Ship to names and addresses, Container stuffing location, Importer and Consignee record numbers, Country of origin of goods and the Commodity Harmonized Tariff Schedule number. CBP has given importers flexibility on six of the data elements and importers should refer to the regulation for further information.

Carriers will need to submit Vessel Stowage Plan (or BAPLIE), and Container Status Messages. Carriers will also need to provide five additional data elements for shipments consisting entirely of foreign cargo remaining on board (FROB), intended to be transported in-bond as an immediate exportation (IE), or for transportation and exportation (T&E). The 5 additional data elements are: (1) Booking party, (2) Foreign port of unloading, (3) Place of delivery, (4) Ship to Party and (5) Commodity HTSUS number. APL will be submitting this information to CBP and it will be necessary for shippers or importers to provide the Commodity HTSUS number when placing a booking with APL.

Additionally, APL Logistics is a leading 3PL (non broker) filer and can assist its customers in meeting the Importer Security Filing (ISF) requirements. For more information click on APL Logistics Customer Advisory Letter below or go directly to www.apllogistics.com, select News and then click on Advisories.

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Please contact APL Security if you require any further information about Security or Trade Regulation matters.