Help! ISF Vendor Compliance Program

Calling all TRG Direct ISF self-filers! We are hosting a series of vendor compliance webinars to engage them in ISF.The webinar will include

A background on ISF

An in depth look at the 10 elements,

US Importers &contractual relationships

A vendor’s role in the Importer Security Filing

Processes as a supplier

Questions & Answers

Calling all TRG Direct ISF self-filers! We are hosting a series of vendor compliance webinars to engage them in ISF.The webinar will include A background on ISF, An in depth look at the 10 elements, US Importers &contractual relationships A vendor’s role in the Importer Security Filing Processes as a supplier, Questions & Answers.

Trade Webinar Series; Session Three: Trade Security - Event Registration by Acteva

Trade Webinar Series; Session Three: Trade Security - Event Registration by Acteva

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ISF Outreach Program l TRG Direct President Participates

TRG Direct President Mike Laden has been taking part in the US Customs' ISF Trade Outreach programs. As an expert in international trade security and supply chain management, Mike has been asked to be involved as a presenter. The following dates are still available for those involved in importer security filing to attend:

Chicago, IL – Wednesday, September 23, 2009 (On-line Registration opens September 4, 2009)( Chicago Registration ) ( Chicago Cancellation )

Oakland/San Francisco, CA – Wednesday, September 23, 2009 (On-line Registration opens September 4, 2009)( Oakland/San Francisco Registration ) ( Oakland/San Francisco Cancellation )

Washington, DC - Friday, September 25, 2009 (On-line Registration opens September 4, 2009)( Washington Registration ) ( Washington Cancellation )

Norfolk, VA – Wednesday, September 30, 2009 (On-line Registration opens September 14, 2009)( Norfolk Registration ) ( Norfolk Cancellation )

Newark, NJ – Wednesday, September 30, 2009 (On-line Registration opens September 14, 2009)( Newark Registration ) ( Newark Cancellation )

ISF User Group Meeting 9-9-09

TRG Direct just wrapped up another ISF user group meeting. With an outstanding attendence, our customers came prepared with great questions.

Download the audio from TRG Direct's user group meeting. As a teaser... here are a few questions that were asked today. Get the answers online!

• "When I get a an acceptance for my Importer Security Filing and also the Bill of lading is on file, then the shipping line informs me that they left out the containers out of the vessel so the ETA and ETD will be different while the Bill of lading number will be the same, do I have to re-submit my ISF form because of the information that has been changed?"
• "Can you please confirm that the carrier used in ISF is the vessel owner and not the owner of MBL."
• "When creating an ISF and using an ISF template, can the template be updated from the ISF screen?"

Importer Security Filing

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Importer Security Filing

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ISF Trade Outreach Program Says FILE FILE FILE

Mike Laden, President TRG Direct attended an East Coast CBP trade outreach program last week and reports that Customs says you must be filing. There are still so many skeptics out there saying that January 2010 will not be the deadline for ISF. However, Rich Dinucci has reported that over 2million ISFs have been filed and the trade is making progress.

One startling thing that has come up in a few conversations with importers is that the Customs Reauthorization Bill has language that hints that the ISF may be used for compartive purposes, such as the data being available to other Government Agencies for pre-screening purposes. At this point this is speculation so don't quote us on that. Just be aware.

Stayed tuned to keep updated on importer security filing or contact us with your ISF questions.

Easy Application Process for Direct Filing ISF

TRG Direct will make the transition into self-filing ISF as easy as possible. As a direct filing importer you will simply need to provide us with a Power of Attorney (POA) and payment information. The POA is needed because you will actually borrow our filer code. Since ISF is not considered "Custom's Business" this is exceptable. Next, you can pay via credit card or ACH and you are ready to file.

The sign up process can be done online and we can get you set up in our system in less than 1 day.

Our ISF customer service line is available to our clients at no extra charge along with our monthly user group meetings. ***Another new addition to our customer service is our ISF customer service blog, Jamie Dinan our TRG Direct sales administrator updates this blog with new trends following importer security filing. Access this blog here (whether or not you are a TRG Direct filing customer).