Integration using ISF
In this Article
This article explains how to add the ISF integration in a booking, and file the ISF transaction with US Customs.
Note
What is ISF?
Importer Security Filing (ISF) Filing required by the US Customs for all shipments entering the US territory.
Who needs to file ISF?
There are specific parties that can file the ISF. It remains the responsibility of importer or freight forwarder or their agents of record to file the ISF. This kind of filing needs to be made in advance before the shipment departs from its port of origin.
Setup
Before an integration can be used in a booking, it must first be activated in the Administrative panel. See article titled "Setup Integrations".
Note
This article specifically focuses on how to enter the required information for filing an ISF transaction. For more general information on using the Integration function, see article titled "Using Integrations in Bookings".
Navigation
- First find the Integration section in the booking.
- Next, click on the Integration button.
- Then, select ISF Integration from the list of integrations:
The ISF panel will appear:
Steps
Type of Filing
| Field | Description |
| Action | Select the Action for the ISF filing. The Action specifies the type of transaction whether it is a complete transaction etc. |
| Action Reason | Select the Action Reason for the ISF filing. |
| ISF Transaction Type | Select the ISF Transaction Type for the ISF filing. |
Note
You can file the ISF multiple times. There may be times where the shipment details change after you have filed. In this case, you will submit an Update.
The Action Type will automatically start as "ADD" for filing a new ISF. If you file the ISF again, it will automatically change to "Update".
You can also select "Cancel" after an ISF has been filed.
Bond
| Field | Description |
| Bond Type | Select the Bond Type for the ISF filing. |
| Bond Holder ID | Enter the Bond Holder ID for the ISF filing. |
| Bond Holder Type | Select the Bond Holder Type for the ISF filing. |
Shipment
| Field | Description |
| Shipment Type | Select the Shipment Type for the ISF filing. |
| Mode of Transport | Select the Mode of Transport for the ISF filing. |
| Carrier Name | Select the Carrier Name for the ISF filing. |
Shipment References
- The Shipment Reference are required for this section.
Additional Shipment References
- An Additional Shipment Reference may be provided in this section.
Parties
Add all kinds of Parties by clicking on Add New in this section.
- Importer of Record: Add details of the Importer of Record here like Party Type, Contact, Address etc.
- Consignee: Add details of the Consignee here like Party Type, Contact, Address etc.
- Selling Party: Add details of the Selling Party like Party Type, Contact, Address etc.
- Buying Party: Add details of the Buying Party here like Party Type, Contact, Address etc.
- Ship To Party: Add details of the Ship To Party here like Party Type, Contact, Address etc.
- Stuffing Location: Add details of the Stuffing Location here like Party Type, Contact, Address etc.
- Consolidator: Add details of the Consolidator here like Party Type, Contact, Address etc.
- Manufacturer: Add details of the Manufacturer here like Party Type, Contact, Address etc.
Commodities
- Click on the Add button to add a commodity. The commodity fields will appear (You can add multiple commodities):
- HS Code - You can select a commodity code (Schedule B code) by entering the HS/Schedule B number or the commodity name. The system is directly linked to the US Customs database and will retrieve the matching commodities.
- Description - This field will load automatically from the selected commodity code.
- Delete - To delete a commodity, click on the trash can icon on the commodity row.
Include Containers
This section will be auto-populated. Select/deselect the entries to continue.
- Container Type
- Container
Submitting an ISF Transaction
- To submit an ISF transaction, first click on the Ready To Send ISF checkbox and click on Save.
- If any data is missing, the fields will be highlighted in red. You must complete the required fields before the transaction is submitted.
Receiving the ISF ITN Number
Once you have submitted the transaction, the ITN number will be returned within a few seconds and will appear in the ISF integration tile. The status will also be updated:
