What is ISF (Importer Security Filing)?

All importers receiving cargo by ocean vessel are required by US Customs Border Protection to submit advanced shipment information to CBP before departing port under the Importer Security Filing regulation.

What will happen if ISF isn't file?

If you don't fill out your ISF, you could face stiff fines/penalties, more cargo inspections, and a delay in getting your goods. From $5,000 to $100,000 in fines.

Importer Security Filing

ISF self-file (here 24/7):

  1. Fill-in, only Available info's  &  leave other Blank.
  2. 800-710-1559  /  [email protected]   Also, for FREE import Consulting

Submission is served as ISF & Entry Service Agreement, to submit
your info's with Customs // Agencies. Check all Import process here.
&/or IF you have any question 800-710-1559

  1. $95 ISF filing (type1).
  1. Email photo-picture of your Driver-License.
  2. Email Continuous Bond  or  Single ISF Bond.
  3. Email ISF info,  Invoice,  Photo-picture,  BL &  Etc  from your supplier.
  4. Payment, After ISF is confirmed by Customs: Check or wire-transfer.
  1. Fyi;  Fist-timer (ISF was create by Customs, after 911).
  1. As you could see, ISF is file within minutes, with us.
  2. But, for Customs to confirm, it could take 30 minutes to 3 hours.
  3. Pay only, after you have received ISF confirmation (3 page) & invoice.
  1. Fyi:  Bonds are REQUIRED, to file ISF & Entry.
  1. Single ISF Bond (SIB) is issue within 30min.
  2. Single Entry Bond (SEB) is issue within 30min.
  3. Continuous Bond (CB) could be issue within 3-5 days.
  4. If your importer-id is with-Out a Continuous Bond,  Single ISF Bond & Single Entry Bond will be Automatically apply to ISF & Entry
  1. ISF Requirement:
  1. ISF MUST BE FILED FOR ALL SEA SHIPMENTS!!
  2. NO MATTER WHAT VALUE OF YOUR SHIPMENT IS!!!
  3. ISF MUST be filed,  24 hoursBEFORE leaving foreign port.
  4. IF ISF is Not file or filed LATE, it's possible, penalty are up-to $5,000.
  1. IF you need us to COORDINATE//Pre-estimate with you/your-supplier/shipper, to file your ISF & Entry with Customs//Agencies, email supplier info (email & contact name &/OR forward last email communication with your supplier/shipper). All email are Copy to you (No extra fee).

Type1: Standard: This transaction type covers the vast majority of commercial shipments. ($95 / $150 Late)

Type2: Should be used for shipments that have not yet been sold to a buyer in the U.S. Typically used for commodities shipments (e.g., coffee beans, cocoa, etc.). / handling shipments sold on the water:"Sold on the Water" ($186 / $373 Late)

Type3: USED HouseHold Goods (HHG) and personal effects (PE)shipments. This includes shipments for returning military members, other U.S. governmental personnel and their families. No bond is required ($186 / $373 Late)

Type4: U.S. Government and U.S. Military: Only to be used for actual government or military. No bond is required. ($186 / $373 Late)

Type5: Diplomatic; Only to be used by foreign entities/entitled to diplomatic immunity. No bond is required. ($186 / $373 Late)

Type6: Carnet; Covers shipments arriving under a carnet. No bond is required. ($186 / $373 Late)

Type7: U.S. Goods; Reserved for shipments containing solely U.S. Goods Returned. ($186 / $373 Late)

Type8: FTZ Shipments; Reserved for shipments going into a Foreign Trade Zone. ($186 / $373 Late)

Type9: International Mail; Reserved for USPS mail shipments. No bond is required. ($186 / $373 Late)

Type10: OCS Shipments; Reserved for shipments arriving from a U.S. outer continental shelf point or from vessels operating over a U.S. OCS point (e.g. rigs, derrick barges, seismic vessels). ($186 / $373 Late)

Type11: To file your Importer Security Filing (ISF 5+2) ISF 5+2 is for only: Immediate Exportation (IE) or Transportation and Exportation (TE) Immediate Transportation (IT) ($186 / $373 Late)

Type1: Standard: This transaction type covers the vast majority of commercial shipments. ($95 / $150 Late)

ISF “10+2” Program F A Q by Customs//Agencies.