Where can I find a copy of the ISF Mitigation Guidelines?
The guidelines for the assessment and cancellation of claims for liquidated damages for failure to comply with the vessel stow plan, container status message, and importer security filing requirements were published in the Customs Bulletin on July 17, 2009 and are available through the link below. http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/trade/legal/bulletins_decisions/bulletins_2009/vol43_07172009_no28/43genno28.ctt/43genno28.pdf The guidelines begin on page 29 and end on page 41. EXEMPTIONS TO ISF REQUIREMENTS A. 24 Hour Manifest Rule Exemptions (for “exempt” Break-Bulk): 1. Existing rules exempt bulk and certain break-bulk cargoes (e.g. most forest and steel products) from the 24 hour timing requirements of the 24 Hour Rule. Please advise if these commodities are exempt from the new rules as well. See section on Bulk and Break-Bulk B.
