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Importer Security Filing (ISF)

Importer Security Filing (ISF)

A requirement for importers to provide U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) with advance shipment information before goods arrive in the U.S.

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What is Importer Security Filing?

ISF, also known as "10+2," requires importers to provide CBP with advance shipment information before goods arrive in the U.S. Failure to file accurately and on time can result in significant penalties and cargo delays.

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