Importer
Security Filing is
commonly known as 10+2 initiative which CBP regulates that requires importers
and carriers to provide additional advance data to CBP for containerized cargo
shipments arriving at U.S. by vessel.
Importer
Requirements: (ISF 10)
US Bound Cargo – requires 10 data
elements.
Carrier
Requirements:
(+2)
1.Vessel
Stow Plan (VSP) – required for containers arriving. A plan showing the distribution of all
cargo parcels stored on board of a vessel for a voyage. It represents the
quantities and description of the various grades carried in the ship cargo
tanks after the loading is completed.
2.Container
Status Messages(CSM) – required for containers arriving via vessels. Carriers must submit CSM when there are
events that happened on the container destined to arrive in the U.S. by vessel. CSMs are also required for empty
containers.