US Importers now under 10+2 Rules

All ocean container imports into the US are now required to comply with new 10+2 Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations.
Starting yesterday, importers are required to submit 10 data elements, including the manufacturer’s name and address; seller name and address; container stuffing location and the country of origin at least 24 hours before a shipment leaves a foreign port for the US.

Carriers are required to submit another two pieces of data.
Failure to comply could result in fines of up to US$5,000 per violation, do-not-load orders, or possible seizure of the cargo.
Shipper group the National Industrial Transportation League (Nitl) and ABS Consulting have entered into an agreement to provide members with an assortment of services at a substantial discount to facilitate their compliance with the new 10+2 requirements.
Nitl president Bruce Carlton said: "We know a number of small and medium sized ocean importers have yet to test their own capabilities in meeting the new 10+2 requirements.
"This service will help ensure that their shipments reach their intended customers without undue liability exposure for not complying with the 10+2 rule."
To enable compliance with the new security filing requirements, the enforcement date had been delayed by 12 months to 26 January 2010.