ISF Types

CBP's system has been set up to accept 11 different kinds of ISF Types / ISF-10 Transactions. As needed, more types can be added. The Importer Security Filing (ISF) rule is for goods that is brought into the U.S. by ship. If the rule isn't followed, there could be fines, more inspections, and the shipment of goods could be delayed.

  • Type1 / Standard: This ISF type transaction type covers the vast majority of commercial shipments. ( Importers ) ($95 / $150 Late)
  • Type2 / For shipments that have not yet been sold to a buyer in the U.S.  Typically used for commodities shipments (e.g., coffee beans,
    cocoa, etc.). / handling shipments sold on the water: The ISF will need to be updated if the shipment is sold in transit.  At a minimum,
    the ISF Importer must notify CBP that the goods have been sold, and the party must update the Buyer (Owner) field and any other field
    of which they are aware.  ($176 / $373 Late)
  • Type3 / HHG/PE:   USED HouseHold Goods (HHG) and  personal effects (PE) shipments.  This includes shipments for returning
    military members, other U.S. governmental personnel and their families.  No bond is required ($176 / $373 Late)
  • Type4 / U.S. Government and U.S. Military:  Only to be used for actual government or military No bond is required. ($176 / $373 Late)
  • Type5 / Diplomatic:  Only to be used by foreign entities entitled to diplomatic immunity.  No bond is required. ($176 / $373 Late)
  • Type6 / Carnet: Covers shipments arriving under a carnet.  No bond is required.  ($176 / $373 Late)
  • Type7 / U.S. Goods:  Reserved for shipments containing solely U.S. Goods Returned. ($176 / $373 Late)
  • Type8 / FTZ Shipments:  Reserved for shipments going into a Foreign Trade Zone. ($176 / $373 Late)
  • Type9 / International Mail:  Reserved for USPS mail shipments.  No bond is required.  ($176 / $373 Late)
  • Type10 / OCS Shipments: Reserved for shipments arriving from a U.S. outer continental shelf point or from vessels operating over a
    U.S. OCS point (e.g. rigs, derrick barges, seismic vessels).  ($176 / $373 Late)
  • Type11 / ISF 5+2: Immediate Exportation (IE) or  Transportation and Exportation (TE) Immediate Transportation (IT) ($176 / $373 Late)