International shipping could continue to feel the effect of tariffs impacting steel imports. Over the last year, the Trump Administration imposed levies on various goods shipped into the US. Along with a 10% reciprocal tariff on all countries, Trump placed tariffs on...
The tariff war is continuing with the US proposing tariffs on 60 economies. On June 2, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) proposed tariffs of up to 12.5% on major US trading partners. Some countries that could be affected include China, Mexico, Canada,...
Trade between the US and the European Union (EU) may soon benefit as the EU finalizes a US trade deal. On May 20, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a provisional agreement to remove duties on US goods. Likewise, the US agreed to maintain a...
Section 122 tariffs ruled illegal following a decision by the Court of International Trade (CIT). On May 7, the CIT announced that President Trump’s Section 122 tariffs were unlawful and harmful to businesses. Enacted by the Trump Administration in February 2026, the...
While not common for someone who has never imported before, a shipper must understand what an ISF filing is. An Importer Security Filing (ISF), also known as a 10+2, is a form that has important information about a shipment. On the filing, importers must have important information such as:
The ocean carrier must also submit two additional documents, including container status messages and the vessel stow plan. Shippers must file ISFs at least 24 hours before the vessel departs from the foreign port. This allows US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) time to review the details for any security risks. Failing to file an ISF can lead to costly disruptions in a shipper’s supply chain.
Due to the importance of filing an ISF, failure to file, or late or incorrect filing, can have significant consequences. Not filing, or filing an ISF late, could result in penalties of $5,000 per violation. Repeat violations can result in penalties of up to $10,000. Another consequence is that customs may hold the cargo at the port of origin until the ISF is filed. Late ISF filings can trigger cargo examinations and increased scrutiny for future imports. If shipments are held at ports for a specified period, they may incur demurrage charges. Delays caused by non-filing or incorrect filing can significantly impact businesses that rely on customer expectations for their cargo.
While an ISFfiling may seem challenging, having a customs broker’s assistance can make the process easier. A customs broker is a licensed individual or corporation that arranges customs clearance for imports on behalf of the importer. They do this by providing services such as calculating duties, preparing documentation, filing ISFs, and more. A1 Worldwide Logistics has customs brokers that file the ISF on the importer’s behalf. Reach out to us at info@a1wwl.com or 305-821-8995 to contact our broker regarding a successful.
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