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Bond in ISF Filing
What are the bond types in ISF and how to decide to use which bond to file ISF?
ISF5 Filing Content
ISF 5 refers to the content that must be submitted by the carrier or freight forwarder when goods are transiting through or FROB the United States, as detailed below:
ISF10 Filing Content
ISF 10 refers to the content that must be submitted by the importer/freight forwarder when importing goods into the United States, as detailed below:
ISF Filing Registration
ISF can be filed through the AMS (Automated Manifest System) or the ABI (Automated Broker Interface) system.
ISF Filing Introduction
ISF(Importer Security Filing), requires ocean shipment that being imported or transiting through the United States must file the following information to CBP 24 hours before loading at the foreign port.
Successful Indicators of AMS Filing
FF/NVOCC need to get the AMS accepted response, 1Y and 3Z status notification 24 hours before loading in oversea port
Challenges of first AMS filing
There are AMS filing fields where we might not be entirely certain during the first entry. In this article, we will list all the potential pitfalls, as a simple mistake could result in a $5,000 penalty.
AMS Filing Content
Vessel and voyage information, Port information, Shipper/consignee/notify party, Container information and Cargo information
AMS Filing Registration
To Self-filing AMS requires NVOCC register FMC bond, SCAC code, C3 bond, and CBP. Benefits include cost savings ($0.6-$3 per filing)
Introduction of AMS Filing
AMS requires that for all cargo entering or transiting through the United States, the manifest information must be submitted to U.S. Customs 24 hours before the cargo is loaded onto the vessel at the port of departure. Upon receiving the information, the U.S. AMS system will automatically compare the data and flag risks. For high-risk cargo, a "No Load" notification will be issued.
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