Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reported that they will start full requirement of Importer Security Filing (ISF) guidelines on July 9, 2013 and will begin issuing liquidated damages against ISF shippers and transporters for ISF non-compliance.
CBP will evaluate liquidated damages as per the significant moderation rules which were distributed in the CBP Bulletin on July 17, 2009. There can be different errors on ISF transmission and as per the rules, CBP may evaluate/fines a case for liquidated damages as follows:
- $5,000 per late ISF.
- $5,000 per inaccurate ISF.
- $5,000 for the first inaccurate ISF update.
Extra Statutory Penalties might be surveyed for genuine or tedious infringement.
ISF Filer is here to facilitate your customs requirements, customs broker can prepare and submit the documents needed to acquire clearance from government agencies like FDA,DOA and etc. Since ISF Filer work as a customs broker, we can also arrange a freight forwarder for you here in United States. You need an ISF Filer if your shipments is:
- If your shipment is transported by Sea or Ocean and need ISF Filing and Customs Clearance.
- If your shipment is transported by Air and need a customs clearance.
- If your shipment is transported by Truck or Rail specially in Mexico and Canada and need a customs clearance.
- If you hand carrying shipment or items in the US and need a customs clearance.
- If you need an internation Sea or Air Shipping and need a customs clearance
- If you need a Domestic Trucking or Freight Truck.
