Importer Security Filing, known as ISF or 10+2, is one of the easiest ways to get fined before your cargo even reaches the water. The rule is strict: file the required data at least 24 hours before your goods are loaded onto the vessel overseas, or face a penalty of up to $5,000 per shipment. We file it accurately and on time so your shipment starts clean.
What Goes Into an ISF
The filing covers ten data elements from the importer, such as manufacturer, seller, buyer, ship-to party, and country of origin, plus two from the carrier. Getting any of them wrong or filing late invites penalties and added CBP scrutiny.
Why On-Time Filing Matters
- Late or missing ISF can trigger a penalty of up to $5,000 per violation.
- Repeated problems can flag your shipments for exams, adding cost and delay.
- A clean ISF history keeps your cargo moving smoothly through the LA ports.
We Track the Deadline for You
Coordinating with your supplier and carrier to hit the 24-hour window is exactly the kind of detail that slips when you are busy. We manage the timing so the filing is in before your cargo loads, then carry the data straight into your entry.