10+2, and what it means for maritime shippers

Staff -- Logistics Management, 4/3/2008

Your 10+2 Resource Guide

• What is 10+2?
  

  10+2 is the new security filing for ocean carriers importing goods to the U.S. created by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to figure out a better way to screen inbound shipments prior to arrival. The ten data elements importers and carriers are required to provide will, according to the CBP, allow them to more accurately assess the security risk.

  • The ten (plus two) items in the Importer Security Filing are:

  1. Manufacturer name and address
  2. Seller name and address
  3. Container stuffing location
  4. Consolidator name and address
  5. Buyer name and address
  6. “Ship to” name and address
  7. Importer of record number
  8. Consignee number
  9. Country of origin of the goods
  10. Commodity Harmonized Tariff Schedule number (6 digit)
  11. Container Status Messages (empty or full)
  12. Vessel Stowage Plan

  • Find the details of the filing from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection website.

  • Specifically, the Importer Security Filing and Additional Carrier Requirements,
  • or the original press release (January 2, 2008) announcing the changes.
  • Public comments regarding these carrier filing requirements can be found on Regulations.gov

• 10+2: Impact to the U.S. Importer (Logistics Management, February 12, 2008)
  

  Take a look at a couple areas of the international supply chain that will impacted by these regulations.

• CBP issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for "10+2" (News item, January 3, 2008)
  

  The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), regarding “10+2,” a component of the Secure Freight Initiative which requires ocean carriers and importers to electronically submit additional information on cargo before it is transported to the U.S. by vessel.

• This change for shippers will also prompt a change in processes and procedures including carrier relationships and sourcing strategy.

  • Adrian Gonzalez of ARC Advisory Group’s Logistics Executive Council says two ways to a secure and lean supply chain are: lead time reduction and reducing lead time variability. Read his other suggestions in this article covering optimal approaches to secure and lean supply chains.

• Import/export improvements: Don't let your guard down (Logistics Management, February 1, 2008)
  

  Our international trade attorney gives global shippers an update on 10+2, C-TPAT, and ACE—and shares the consequences of not following a solid compliance program.

• If you haven't already, view the 2008 carrier rate outlook webcast (free).
• COAC raises concerns over 10+2
• The National Industrial Transportation League seeks changes in "10+2" (News item, March 25, 2008)
• Management Dynamics supports 10+ 2 compliance (Supply Chain Management Review, March 26, 2008)
• White Paper: Automating the Import Supply Chain (Management Dynamics)