What is a ISF Bond? Are they required for my ISF Filing?
For new importers who have just learned about the need to file the ISF from their seller. Some questions they may have before they start...
What is the ISF Filing? Is this required for my Import?
For Individuals and Businesses who are new to the import process. The question will arise of what is the meaning of filing the ISF, and...
Customs Assigned Importer Number for Canadian or Foreign Importers into the U.S.
For Canadian or Foreign Importers who wish to import into the United States, a valid Tax ID # is required to be declared to U.S. Customs...
Filing your ISF amid Coronavirus Lockdown and how does this affect your imported Goods
With the recent Lockdowns imposed by some of the largest port states in the U.S. such as California and New York, one of the commonly...
What is the ISF 5 filing?
Similar to the ISF 10+2 Filing which is required for U.S. Importers for goods into the United States. The ISF-5 filing is required for...
ISF Filing for Importing Cars and Vehicles into the United States
Importing cars, trailers or other non road vehicles into the United States still requires the ISF to be filed. If your car or vehicle is...
Filing your ISF when buying from Alibaba & other E-Commerce Sites
Planning on buying from Alibaba or other e-Commerce websites? Make sure you know the basic requirements to import goods into the U.S....
How to use the Bill of Lading for your ISF Filing
For Importers who have received a Bill of Lading from their seller. Many would like to know if this can be used for their ISF Filing,...
ISF Info Sheets from China: How to Use and Decipher
If you have received a document from your seller with the word ISF on it, this would be the ISF Info sheet. This document contains vital...
Determining the IRS Number to use for your ISF Filing
The ISF Filing is a formal submission to CBP which is vital to Homeland Security and Border Protection. For all importations into the US,...
