Importer Security Filing ISF

ISF (Importer Security Filing) applies only to ocean import shipments coming to USA. The ISF is the first step required to document import shipments that will arrive in the US via ocean freight and it must be filed at least 24 hours before the cargo is loaded on a vessel destined to the US.

Doral Customs Brokers processes the information received from the importer and the shipper and prepares the documentation to be submitted to US Customs electronically for approval. Once we receive the verification number from US customs we forward the approved ISF form to the importer and the shipper.

The ISF filing requirement applies to cargo intended to enter the US commerce and also to in-bond cargo which will be immediately transported, exported or entered in a bonded warehouse.

CBP (Customs Border and Protection) enforces the timely filing of the required documentation at least 24 hours before loading to a vessel. Fines applicable for not filing, late or inaccurate filing can be up to $5,000 per violation.

We must have the information required for the proper filing of the ISF at least 3 days before the import shipment is scheduled to be loaded on a vessel destined for the first US.

To request your ISF please send us an email with your contact information and ISF information from your supplier.

If you do not have an ISF file to upload please fill out the information below, once we receive the information we can process your request in 1 day. Please note that additional documentation may be requested before we can file for approval with US Customs.

The following information is needed from the shipper in order to file the ISF:

• Seller name and address
• Importer name, address, ss# or EIN number, phone number and email
• Consignee name and address
• Country of origin
• HTS code or detailed description
• Container stuffing station name and address
• Consolidator name and address
• Ship date
• AMS SCAC code
• AMS BL #

ISF Filing

Importer name and address *

Consignee name and address *

EIN # for corporate importers or social security (SS) for individual importers. If you do not have EIN or SS please let us know *

Phone *

Email Address *

Shipper name and address *

Country of origin *

Description of items to be imported / HTS codes (if available) *

Consolidator name and address

Container stuffing station name and address *

AMS SCAC code *

AMS BL (Bill of Lading) # *

Voyage / Booking #

ETD (estimated date of departure) *

ETA (estimated date of arrival)

Name of person filling out this form *

Email *

I need: ISF onlyISF and customs clearance

To upload your document press "submit"

Upload ISF documents here, and press "submit"

Drop a file here or click to upload Choose File

Maximum upload size: 516MB

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Once we receive your request we will respond the same day via email. A power of attorney (POA) will be required to issue and request approval of the ISF with US Customs.

Doral Customs Brokers, LLC

8805 NW 35 th Lane, Doral, FL 33172

Phone: 786-224-0500

imports@doralcustomsbrokers.com