ISF Filing Requirements Checklist for U.S. Ocean Imports | GetTariff

Before loading at the foreign port

For the usual ISF-10, CBP requires these eight elements no later than 24 hours before loading. Exceptions apply; ask your filing agent about your shipment.

SellerName and address of the seller; if there is no sale, identify the owner.
BuyerName and address of the buyer; if there is no sale, identify the owner.
Importer of record or FTZ applicant numberThe applicable identification number of the responsible importer or foreign trade zone applicant.
Consignee numberThe applicable identification number of the U.S. consignee.
Manufacturer or supplierName and address for the manufacturer or supplier, linked to the relevant goods.
Ship-to partyName and address of the first deliver-to party scheduled to receive the goods after release.
Country of originThe origin of each relevant good; confirm it with the supplier and your filing agent.
Commodity HTSUS numberThe HTSUS number for each good, at least six digits for ISF; confirm classification with your broker.

Container details

Provide these as early as possible, generally no later than 24 hours before arrival at a U.S. port. For a voyage shorter than 24 hours, the rule specifies a different deadline: upon loading. Confirm timing with your filing agent.

Container stuffing locationName and address of the physical location where the goods were stuffed into the container.
Consolidator or stufferName and address of the party that stuffed or arranged for stuffing of the container.

Importer Security Filing checklist

Before loading at the foreign port

Container details

Before you hand this to your broker

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