With the stat of the New Year, our US clients need to be aware that the ISF importing filing regulations for ocean shipments are now being enforced with the threat of a $5000 fine for non-compliance for importers.  The list of 10+2 items needing to be filed is required 24 hours before your cargo gets on a boat in the shipping port so advanced coordination with your manufacturer is essential.   The ISF 10+2 list includes:

1. Seller's name and address

2. Buyer's name and address

3. Importer's EIN or IRS number (Social Security number if importing as a private individual)

4. Consignee's EIN or IRS number (Social Security number if importing as a private individual)

5. Manufacturer's name and address

6. Ship to name and address

7. Country of origin for all products

8. Product HTS numbers (at least first 6 digits)

9. Container stuffing location

10. Consolidator's name and address

Additionally, the bill of lading number must be referenced in the document (the additional +2 items will be filled by the freight company).

This information needs to be transmitted to your broker or agent at least 24 hours before the containers are loaded on the boat to be compliant, so again, prompt communication from all parties the week of shipping is essential. 

For XQ Manufacturing customers the ISF page is included as the 3rd tab of your electronic invoice which will be sent to you at least 48 hours in advance of your goods being loaded.  You should double check it for accuracy and make sure there is no additional information that needs filled in such as your EIN number.  If you have any questions please let us know and we will do our best to assist. 

With the start of the New Year, our US clients need to be aware that the ISF importing filing regulations for ocean shipments are now being enforced with the threat of a $5000 fine for non-compliance for importers.  The list of 10+2 items needing to be filed is required 24 hours before your cargo gets on a boat in the shipping port so advanced coordination with your manufacturer is essential.   The ISF 10+2 list includes:

1. Seller's name and address

2. Buyer's name and address

3. Importer's EIN or IRS number (Social Security number if importing as a private individual)

4. Consignee's EIN or IRS number (Social Security number if importing as a private individual)

5. Manufacturer's name and address

6. Ship to name and address

7. Country of origin for all products

8. Product HTS numbers (at least first 6 digits)

9. Container stuffing location

10. Consolidator's name and address

Additionally, the bill of lading number must be referenced in the document (the additional +2 items will be filled by the freight company).

This information needs to be transmitted to your broker or agent and submitted to customs at least 24 hours before the containers are loaded on the boat to be compliant, so again, prompt communication from all parties the week of shipping is essential. 

For XQ Manufacturing customers the ISF page is included as the 3rd tab of your electronic invoice which will be sent to you at least 48 hours in advance of your goods being loaded.  You should double check it for accuracy and make sure there is no additional information that needs filled in such as your EIN number.  If you have any questions please let us know and we will do our best to assist.