On July 16, 2010, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued CSMS #10-000169 outlining the implementation of new disposition codes in AMS related to the Importer Security Filing (10+2) program. 

This notice outlined the intent to apply specific hold notifications relative to incomplete, incorrect, or missing ISF filing, in line with the final Rule, required 24 Hours prior to lading.  These holds, once implemented by CBP, will delay the issue of cargo release, or inland movement to final destination, or potentially prevent cargo loading to the intended vessel. 

OOCL would like to remind our customers to make every effort to comply with the regulatory requirements, to ensure the smooth movement of your cargo to or via the US.

On August 17, 2010, CBP issued a subsequent notice, CSMS #10-000194, correcting some of those codes, (mainly the Unhold notices) which are listed below for your reference.

Please note that OOCL / OOCL Logistics also has the capability to file ISF10 messages on your behalf, should this be required.  Please contact your nearest OOCL / OOCL Logistics CSU office for further information on this service.  

While the changes described in these CSMS messages will become effective on Wednesday, September 15, 2010, according to CBP,  they will  allow time for programming to handle these new codes, and will not begin  applying  the new ISF Hold  disposition codes prior to November 1, 2010.    

List of New ISF Disposition Codes:
ISF Disposition Code / Description ISF Disposition Code Description
2O /  ISF Hold for no ISF on file
2P  /  ISF Hold for ISF Compliance Issue
2Q  /  Do Not Load – No ISF on file
2R  /  Do Not Load – ISF Compliance Issue

 

4O /  ISF Hold Removed for no ISF on file
4P /  ISF Hold Removed for ISF Compliance Issue
4Q / Do Not Load Removed for no ISF on file
4R /  Do Not Load Removed for ISF Compliance Issue

 

The full details of the new notification can be found at: CSMS# 10-000215 - Implementation of New Disposition Codes related to Importer Security Filing

Should you have any questions or require assistance with regards to this advisory or your shipment needs, contact OOCL Customer Service in USA or Canada at 1-888-388-6625.