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Importer Security Filing 023 – Can ISF claims be mitigated and, if so, what are the guidelines?

Mitigation guidelines can be found on CBPs website here: https://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/assets/documents/2020-Feb/Mitigation-Guidelines-10%2B2-2018.pdf

  • First Time ISF Violation: Can be reduced to $1,000-$2,000, 50% reduction for C-TPAT.
  • Subsequent ISF Violations: Can be reduced to $2,500 with 50% reduction for C-TPAT ($1,250).
  • Vessel Stow Plans: $50,000 initial claim, can be reduced from $5,000 to $25,000 range for non-file and $2,500 to $10,000 for late file with 50% reduction for C-TPAT on first time violations. All subsequent violations are $25,000 for non-file and $5,000 for late files with 50% reduction for C-TPAT.
  • Container Messages: $5,000 per late filed message and $5,000 for inaccurate filed message up to $100,000 per any one vessel with mitigation in the $1,000 to $2,000 range for first time violations and $5,000 for subsequent violations with 50% reduction for C-TPAT participants. 

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