CBP Announces Importer Security Filing Information Sessions

(CBP)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced today [Wednesday] a schedule for information sessions to provide the trade community with an opportunity to learn more about the new Importer Security Filing and Additional Carrier Requirements (a.k.a. ISF/”10+2”) interim final rule. These events are intended to give the importing and filing community a basic understanding of how to fulfill the new requirements.

The following cities are scheduled for January 2009:

• Oakland, CA - Wednesday January 14, 2009, Registration
• Baltimore, MD - Thursday January 22, 2009, Registration
• Philadelphia, PA - Friday January 23,2009, Registration
• Charleston, SC - Wednesday January 28, 2009, Registration
• Savannah, GA - Thursday January 29, 2009, Registration

Dates for Houston, TX; Boston, MA; Miami/Port Everglades, FL; Long Beach, CA; Chicago, IL; and Norfolk, VA will be announced in the near future.

Space is limited so please pre-register using the CBP on-line registration (see links above). Specific event information with location details and further instructions will be emailed to registrants after completion of the on-line registration process.