From: David Hickmott [DHickmott@uli-atl.com]

Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2009 4:46 PM

To: Eric Moeller

Cc: David Hickmott; David Hickmott

Subject: FW: 10 + 2 / ISF Filing *** Reminder ***

Attachments: PARTS TABLE.XLS; 10+2 ISF FILING_WAIVER OR ACCEPTANCE.doc

Valued Unique Customers,

Further to our e-mail on January 16^th, the below article from the American Shipper is another reminder of the January 26^th start day for 10 +2:

Import industry begins 10+2 era

   It’s a brave new world for U.S. importers, who on Monday are technically obligated to begin electronic filing of data about the origin, destination and contents of cargo shipments a full day before they are placed on a vessel.
   U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the trade community have been building towards the Jan. 26 kick off of the Importer Security Filing for the past four years, but supporters and skeptics alike continue to face uncertainty about implementation as they try to create new business processes to comply with the rule.
   CBP developed the rule as a means to get more accurate and relevant data about parties in the supply chain responsible for sending metal shipping boxes to the U.S. market. The intent is to analyze 10 new pieces of information and determine if a shipment poses a potential danger and should be inspected by automated means. The challenge for importers is collecting the information -- such as country of origin -- far enough in advance from suppliers to prepare the document.

CBP has granted a one-year grace period before enforcement actually begins to help business adapt to the rules. The agency understands mistakes will be made, but is encouraging traders to file nonetheless.
A company that has booked a shipment that is scheduled for loading on Monday should go ahead and file without worrying whether the information is complete because errors will be used as a basis for education not punishment, ISF program manager Rich DiNucci told about 170 customs brokers, importers lawyers gathered for a briefing at the Port of Baltimore last Thursday

We thank all our customers who have already returned your ISF acceptance / waiver form to ULI. If you have not returned the 10 + 2 acceptance/waiver form to ULI, then we urge you do complete and return as a priority. ULI cannot process any ISF filings without a completed 10 + 2 acceptance/waiver.

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)

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Fax# 404-767-3319

From: David Hickmott
Sent: Friday, January 16, 2009 4:24 PM
To: Eric Moeller
Cc: David Hickmott; David Hickmott
Subject: FW: 10 + 2 / ISF Filing

Dear Unique Customers,

As we near the "go live" date for implementation of the 10+2 regulation on January 26^th2009, 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 26^th, 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.

Import Security Filing Required 10 Data Elements

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.