Importer Security Filing - November 1st Fuel Surcharge Update

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October 30, 2013  Importer Security Filing- Next Level of Enforcement Dear Customer, The Los Angeles Customs Brokers & Freight Forwarders Association recently shared information on a plan for the next level of enforcement on Importer security Filings (ISF) by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at the port of Los Angeles (LA). When ISF Enforcement began in July, (CBP) in LA took a measured approach in placing holds on cargo that did not have an ISF on file 24 hours prior to delivery. The holds were only placed on those shipments that were on a regular Straight Bill of lading and not on consolidated shipments. The goal of this approach was to try to bring more shipments into a higher compliance level. This approach has worked. There has been more than a 50% reduction in the numbers of shipments that are arriving without an ISF on file. CBP in Los Angeles will now be raising the bar for measuring the ISF's that are not on file.  In a conference call with several trade associations in Los Angeles, DFO Todd Owen explained that CBP will now hold shipments that do not have an ISF on file 48 hours prior to the arrival of the vessel beginning Monday, October 7, 2013. CBP in LA will also start placing holds shipments for house bills of lading in consolidated containers. The containers will not be held at the terminals. CBP will initially place a "2O" manifest hold on the container to show that the hold is an ISF hold. They will then allow a Permit to Transfer to move the container(s) to the consolidator's Container Freight Station (CFS). The CFS's at the ports are not automated with CBP for receiving manifest data that includes electronic holds and releases. CBP will have to send a manual hold in writing designating which house bill of lading must be held. The remaining house bills that did have the ISF on file timely will be released as under current practice. Consolidated containers that are held for ISF purposes will not necessarily be designated for a Non-Intrusive Inspection (NII). When the cargo is held at the CFS, CBP will determine if an exam is necessary. CBP may decide to examine the cargo at the CFS or they may request it to be examined at a Centralized Exam Site.  While the above information is specific to the port of LA, it is expected that CBP at other ports will follow suit. Importers needs to remain diligent in ensuring the ISF filings are timely and correctly filed in association with their importation to avoid potential holds and/or liquidated damages. *See Spotlight article from June 7, 2013 on ISF Enforcement here. If you have any questions, please contact your DHL Global forwarding representative or chb.consulting@dhl.com . Paul Vroman Manager, Regulatory & Compliance Consulting DHL Global Forwarding US  Fuel Surcharge Update Please view the November 1, 2013 fuel surcharge update here.  Please note that due to the complex nature of the subject matter, DHL Global Forwarding cannot be responsible for actions taken by the reader in reliance on the information contained herein without prior consultation with DHL Global Forwarding.  © 2013 - DHL Global Forwarding | 1801 NW 82nd Avenue | Miami, FL 33126 USA www.dhl-dgf.com . MarketingCommunicationsDGFUSA@dhl.com | Miami, FL 33126 US This email was sent to angelo.evangelista2006.schedule@blogger.com. To ensure that you continue receiving our emails, please add us to your address book or safe list. manage your preferences | opt out using TrueRemove®. Got this as a forward? Sign up to receive our future emails.