US Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) - CBP Trade Data Requirements ISF: 19 CFR 149.2, 149.3, 149.5 Transmit the Importer Security Filing 24 hours before vessel loading, update it, and hold the bond and powers of attorney

What does ISF require?

For cargo arriving by vessel (except bulk cargo), the ISF Importer or its authorised agent must transmit in English, through a CBP-approved EDI system, seller, buyer, importer of record or FTZ applicant number, consignee number, manufacturer or supplier, ship-to party, country of origin and six-digit HTSUS number no later than 24 hours before lading at the foreign port, and container stuffing location and consolidator no later than 24 hours before arrival. Filings must be updated when information changes before arrival and withdrawn with a reason if the goods will no longer be imported. ISF Importers have had to comply since 26 January 2010 (19 CFR 149.2(g)). The ISF Importer must hold a qualifying bond (or the agent may post its bond), agents must keep powers of attorney in English, and revoked powers and revocation letters for five years.