From: David Hickmott
[DHickmott@uli-atl.com]
Sent: Friday, January 16, 2009 4:24
PM
To: Eric Moeller
Cc: David Hickmott; David Hickmott
Subject: FW: 10 + 2 / ISF Filing
Attachments: PARTS TABLE.XLS; 10+2 ISF
FILING_WAIVER OR ACCEPTANCE.doc
Dear
Unique Customers,
As we
near the "go live" date for implementation of the 10+2
regulation on January 26th 2009, it is important to be sure you are
prepared to comply with this new requirement. Our Unique Logistics
International Team has attended several seminars/webinars on this subject in
preparation. In addition, we have made the necessary investment in
software/hardware to be able to file the ISF on behalf of our customers.
We have received several inquiries from our customers regarding the 10 +
2 ISF filing. To keep it simple, kindly note the following:
A)
The
first 4 -12 months will be the interim trial period. During this time,
USCBP wants to see that the ISF Importer (your company) is making progress in
ISF filing. Thus, we would suggest to our customers to start making ISF
filing’s on your shipments after January 26th, 2009.
B)
During
the interim trial period, USCBP has advised that they do not intend to issue
any DNL (Do Not Load) status messages. Thus, your cargo will not be
delayed during this period. However, progress for filing must be made.
C)
During
the interim trial period, USCBP has advised that they do not intend to assess
any penalties/fines ($5000 per occurrence). However, USCBP does want to
see progress with ISF filings being made in the first 4 months.
D)
There
will be a charge for ISF Filing. USCBP has suggested a fee which will be
compensatory with market levels.
E)
It
is required for the ISF Importer (your company) to have a continuous bond on
file with USCBP for all ISF filings. A single entry type bond is NOT
accepted for ISF filings. Thus, if you do not have a continuous bond,
then please contact our office so that we can start the process of obtaining a
continuous bond.
Unique
Logistics International will be able to submit the actual
filing on your company’s behalf. However, it is imperative that
you provide us with the below data elements in a timely
manner.
1)
Importer of record
number
2)
Seller name &
address
3)
Buyer name &
address
4)
Consignee tax ID#
5)
Manufacturer/supplier
name & address
6)
Ship to name &
address
7)
Country of origin
8)
Container stuffing
location name & address
9)
Consolidator name
& address
10)
Tariff number
(HTS#)
The
attached spreadsheet is a parts table template which if completed can be
downloaded into our system to be used for future ISF filings. This is an
extremely effective way of ensuring Unique Logistics International is provided
with the necessary information as timely and accurately as possible. If
you are interested in using this means of providing data, please complete the
attached and send to the attention of Eric Moeller (emoeller@uli-atl.com ) in my office.
Unique
Logistics International is working diligently to ensure all of our
customers are both educated and prepared by the effective date of January 26,
2009. It is important to note there are operational procedures that
must be discussed with each customer before any filings can be processed.
In an effort to be fully prepared, Unique Logistics International feels that it
is imperative for our customers to complete the attached “10 + 2 ISF Waiver /
Acceptance Form”. We must have this form completed and returned via fax
and/or e-mail to start the ISF Filing process. It would be most helpful
if you could let us know by Tuesday, January 20th in order to
allow sufficient setup time.
If you
have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Eric Moeller and/or your
account executive.
Thank you for
your support of Unique Logistics International. We appreciate and value
your business.
Discover the
"Unique" difference of logistics from Asia to USA trade!
Best Regards
David Hickmott - Executive Vice President
ph#404-767-0500 (ext 306)
Mobile# 678-478-6604
Fax# 404-767-3319
