Importer Security Filing - Vendor-Supplier Compliance

Importer Security Filing Preparation
To reinforce the need for ten (10) ISF data (excluding bill of lading number, called a "phantom eleven") elements, I strongly suggest to consider amendments to your order, or other contractual used utransakcije requires the seller or supplier compliance with safety requirements Importers submission. Some importers have also added requirements for financial instruments such as letters of credit. Setting up such language in the contract documents may prove to be a mitigating factor if CBP issues you a penalty for untimely or inaccurate information after January 2010.
I also suggest you consult and closely coordinate activities with ocean carriers, NVOCC and freight forwarders involved in imports. Meetings should begin between the base of suppliers and carriers (a) the source for ironing out the new protocols and procedures for the issuance of bill of lading number in advance. Since most of the major ocean carriers (Maersk, APL / Nol, Evergreen, Hanjin, NYK, K-Line, OOCL, etc.) are well informed about the ISF, therefore, if properly used, their offices overseas can assist you in educating your vendor and supplier base. I recommend that you contact our agent-based carrier and ask for their overseas offices to participate problematic dealer or otherwise help communicate this new requirement.
Some importers are starting sentences suppliers through their programs, vendor compliance with Incentivize compliance and help offset the potential cost of CBP fines charged against the importer.
Proposed changes to your vendors and suppliers
It seems that the two most worrying situation for importers is currently the inability to advance the bill number and / or lack of cooperation from suppliers and distributors. For this purpose, if you choose to direct your ISF file, find a company that developed the recommended information to send to vendors and suppliers. Suggested reading and accessories for correspondence may include a copy of Adobe CBP Interim Final Rule (Federal Register Notice), a copy of your new company policies or procedures, copies of other publications on the submission of Importers of safety, and / or letters emphasizing the importance of and support for the initiative of senior management .