Customs Publishes Proposed "10+2" Rule for Ocean Cargo
On
January 2, 2008, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
(CBP) published a proposed
rule regarding
importer security filing and additional carrier
requirements, also known as the "10+2" rule. The
proposed rule will require that importers and
carriers to submit additional information
regarding cargo before the cargo is brought into
the U.S. by vessel. The information must be
provided by way of a CBP-approved electronic
data interchange system and is intended to allow
CBP to identify high-risk shipments to prevent
smuggling and ensure cargo safety and security.
The proposed regulations originate from the
Security and Accountability for Every (SAFE)
Port Act of 2006 and the Trade Act of 2002. CBP
issued a news release about the rule
here.
The "10+2" name for the proposed rule refers to the 10 additional pieces of information the importer is required to provide to CBP as an "Importer Security Filing" plus 2 data elements to be provided to CBP by carriers/vessel operators prior to loading the cargo: (1) a vessel stow plan used to transmit information about the physical location of cargo loaded aboard a vessel bound for the U.S. ; and (2) container status messages, which report container movements and changes in status (e.g., empty or full).
The 10 additional data elements required to reported by importers are:
The "10+2" name for the proposed rule refers to the 10 additional pieces of information the importer is required to provide to CBP as an "Importer Security Filing" plus 2 data elements to be provided to CBP by carriers/vessel operators prior to loading the cargo: (1) a vessel stow plan used to transmit information about the physical location of cargo loaded aboard a vessel bound for the U.S. ; and (2) container status messages, which report container movements and changes in status (e.g., empty or full).
The 10 additional data elements required to reported by importers are:
- Manufacturer (or supplier) name and address
- Seller (or owner) name and address
- Buyer (or owner) name and address
- Ship-to name and address
- Container stuffing location
- Consolidator (stuffer) name and address
- Importer of record number/foreign trade zone applicant identification number
- Consignee number(s)
- Country of origin, and
- Commodity Harmonized Tariff Schedule number