To find an agent that will file the ISF on your behalf, please search either the Sea AMS list of service providers OR the ABI listing of software vendors (for vendors with ISF capabilities, please see column marked “ISF”). You may also wish to search the listing of brokers at the port of entry (in addition to assisting you with making entry, your broker may also be able to assist you in complying with requirements for the ISF for inward-bound ocean cargo):

ABI service providers: https://www.cbp.gov/document/guidance/abi-software-vendors-list
Automated Broker Interface: https://www.cbp.gov/document/guidance/ace-importer-security-filing-catair

Automated Manifest System CAMIR filing: https://www.cbp.gov/document/technical-documentation/ace-camir-importer-security-filing-isf-10-isf-5
Automated Manifest System X.12 filing: https://www.cbp.gov/document/technical-documentation/ace-ocean-manifest-309- importer-security-filing

Below links are for the technical parties looking to program. Approved vendors can be found in the below links:

 ABI Vendor list: https://www.cbp.gov/document/guidance/abi-software-vendors-list
Ocean manifest vendor list: https://www.cbp.gov/document/guidance/sea-ams-data-processing-services
For a listing of brokers at your local seaport: https://www.cbp.gov/contact/find-broker-by-port

Those importing merchandise for their own use often hire a customs broker, particularly if they find the importing procedures complicated. Importers wishing to consult the professional services of a customs broker may do so. Customs brokers are licensed by CBP, but are not CBP employees. To view a list of customs brokers licensed to conduct CBP business in a specific port, select the port you expect to use. Many service port pages have a list of customs brokers. Please note these lists may not be all-inclusive, are subject to change, and those brokers appearing on the list are not endorsed by CBP. There is also an Informed Compliance Publication about customs brokers. Remember, even when using a broker, you (the importer of record) are ultimately responsible for the accuracy of the entry documentation presented to CBP and all applicable duties, taxes, and fees.

 Informed Compliance Publication- Customs Brokers

All Informed Compliance Publications: https://www.cbp.gov/trade/rulings/informed-compliance-publications