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Importer Security Filing 041 – How do I file ISF 5?

For Transit Cargo, CBP requires Foreign Importers which goods are either FROB (freight remaining on board) which makes a stop at the U.S. before their final destination of arrival to the foreign port of unlading to provide 5 data elements electronically. 

STEP 1: In ISF 5 menu, click Create. Key in all necessary fields. 

Section #1 – ISF Shipment and Filer Reference. 

Section #2 Commercial Party. 

Section #3 Delivery Location. 

Section #4 Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS). 

STEP 2: Once done, Go to Section #5 – Complete ISF and hit “Save as Draft” button. You can still double check the information as long as it is in Draft status before you submit to customs. 

STEP 3: For ISF submission, in Section #5, you may send as Add, select an Action Reason Code (you may refer to the legend) and hit “Save & Send” button. 

Legend:

Compliant Transaction – All data verified and correct
Flexible Range – Importer, Consignee, Country of Origin and HTS code not verified
Flexible Timing – Container Stuffing Location and Consolidator info not verified 

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