As part of the ongoing efforts by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to improve security and transparency, importers and carriers bringing cargo into the U.S. on maritime vessels are now required to provide additional data to CBP.

Two additional data sets are required in the case of carriers and ten additional data sets by importers. The new importer transmission, called the Importer Security Filing (ISF), is separate from the carrier's manifest and the broker's entry.

The importer is now responsible to contact CBP 24 hours prior to the vessel being loaded with the required ISF data elements before the vessel is loaded at port of origin. 

GHY has partnered with South Ranch, Inc., an industry-leading software development company based in Niagara Falls, New York to make available to clients SmartBorder ISF, a web-based application that is the ideal solution for any organization required to submit additional data elements under the new CBP importer security filing rules.

ISF is an internet-based application built on state-of-the-art Microsoft.net technologies for maximum speed, reliability and ease of use.

Integration with profiles (profiles, transaction parties, product lists)

Integration with the entry — will drop fields into the entry from ISF

Portal customization allows for streamlined procedures

Data validations — prevent rejects and transmission errors

One screen Importer Security Filing with quick views (last 25, 50 ISF’s, etc)

Comprehensive reporting for compliance verification

Full B2B EDI capabilities including export data for tracking & scheduled events

Secure address exchange & multi-level passwords/user permissions

Get a Preview (Screenshots of ISF Dashboard and Detail Screen)

What’s New with ISF? (Overview and Fact Sheet)

CBP Launches “Gradual Enforcement” of ISF Rule

Make sure your future is in good hands. Find out how our ISF software can specifically help your business meet the Importer Security Filing (“10+2”) requirement and request a live demo by calling toll-free 1-800-667-0771 (ask for Vicki Deluca) or emailing us.