Importer Security Filing (ISF) Compliance

Why Should You Attend:

On June 6, 2013, CBP announced that they intend to fully enforce ISF requirements beginning on July 9, 2013. For all maritime consignments departing a foreign port bound for the U.S. on July 9th or after will be subject to full CBP enforcement of ISF requirements. This means that all importers may be subject to a Liquidated Damage claim of $5,000 if the ISF is late (not filed 24 hours prior to departure) or inaccurate. The term Liquidated Damages essentially means penalty or fine.

The penalty phase of the Importer Security Filing (ISF) program began on July 9, 2013. Spend an hour with us in this webinar and perhaps you’ll save your company a few of the $5,000 penalties that can be imposed by U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP). This timely webinar is the perfect event for the following companies:

• All U.S. importers
• Customs Brokers
• Carriers
• Freight forwarders

Participants of this webinar will learn techniques for managing ISF compliance and strategies for maintaining a compliant ISF program. Our speaker will also discuss the Liquidated Damages Mitigation Guidelines published by CBP and conclude with ISF best practices across the global trade community.

Learning Objectives:

• Why is the ISF necessary?
• What does customs do with the ISF data?
• How do I manage my ISF program?
• What do I do if I receive a Liquidated Damage Claim?
• How do I obtain my ISF Report Card from CBP?

Areas Covered in the Webinar:

This webinar will cover all aspects of the Importer Security Filing (ISF) Requirement including:

• A brief history of ISF
• The ISF requirement
• Techniques and strategies for being highly compliant
• ISF Mitigation Guidelines
• Industry best practices

Who will Benefit:

• Customs or Trade Compliance personnel or Officers
• Chief Financial Officers
• Import or Global Trade Directors or Managers
• Chief Compliance Officers
• Logistics, distribution and transportation professionals
• Import Supervisors
• Customs Brokers
• Maritime carriers
• Freight Forwarders
• Other stakeholders or positions related to the global supply chain

Instructor Profile:

Michael D. Laden, is a recognized expert in the customs compliance and the supply chain regulatory environment. In the aftermath of September 11th, Mr. Laden was one of the original architects of C-TPAT and his employer was one of the original seven Charter C-TPAT members. In addition to serving the two-term limit on the COAC (Commercial Operations Advisory Committee), he has served on the Board of Governors for the American Association of Exporters and Importers (AAEI) since 1988, and is a past Chairman. Mr. Laden also appeared as a witness before the Senate Governmental Affairs Committee on matters related to container security and operations in a post September 11th environment. Mr. Laden has been a featured speaker on U.S. Customs and Border Protection and related matters before many national organizations. He travels extensively and has taught the fundamentals of importing to thousands of foreign suppliers and manufacturers worldwide.

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