What are the ISF Requirements for Household Goods/Personal Effects? Do you need an ISF Bond?

What are the ISF Requirements for Household Goods/Personal Effects? Do you need an ISF Bond?

CBP’s FAQ states, “As a matter of policy, certain types of ISF coded transactions will not require a bond to cover the ISF requirements.” The bond requirements have been waived for the following types, but please refer to CBP’s Q&A document for full clarification which can be found at the following link. We also encourage you to email CBP directly if you have any questions about ISF exemptions. 

http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/trade/cargo_security/carriers/security_filing/10_2faq.ctt/10_2faq.doc 

 Type 3 “Household Goods/Personal Effects” 
 Type 4 “Government and Military” 
 Type 5 “Diplomatic” 
 Type 6 “Carnets” 
 Type 9 “International Mail” 
 Type 11 “Informal Shipments”