Importer Security Filing 097 - Are CSMs (Container Status Messages) Mandatory? | Digital Customs Compliance Solutions for North America

CSMs are mandatory in the event of the following:

When the carrier confirms that their booking concerning a container heading for a US port is complete.
When the terminal gate inspection of a vessel set to arrive in a US port is completed.
When a container headed to a US port departs or arrives at a facility.
When a container headed to a port in the US is unloaded or loaded from a means of transport.
When a ship conveying a container headed to a US port arrives or departs from a port.
When a container headed to a port in the US is subjected to intra-terminal movement.
When a container headed to an American port by ship is ordered stripped or stuffed.
When a container headed to an American port by ship is confirmed stripped and stuffed.
When a container headed to a port in the US is grounded for major repairs.

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