Do you have multiple manufactures or suppliers on an Importer Security Filing?

A common questions among, new ISF direct filers is, "what do I do if I have multiple manufacturers, ship to parties, etc on one ocean shipment?"

The initial thought from most importers is that they will need to file multiple ISFs. However, this is not the case. The direct filer will actually be able to file just one ISF and enter the multiple parties. TRG Direct makes this very simple.

If you are using the ISF Excel template and uploading the document to TRG Direct, you will simply insert as many extra rows in the template as needed. If you are entering the information manually into the system you will simply choose add another party and a new field will appear.

Fill out the ISF and file as you normally do and you are all taken care of!

File Your ISF Using TRG Direct's Template

New addition to TRG Direct....TRG Direct recently reduced the filing time for Importer Security Filing self filers. The introduction of their excel ISF upload template allows importers to upload information directly into an ISF. Self filers simply input data in the appropriate part of the template and upload it directly into TRG Direct. After a quick review, the ISF can be transmitted directly to U.S. Customs via a direct Automated Broker Interface (ABI) connection.Another nice quality about the excel spreadsheet is the usefulness in coordination with an importer's overseas vendors. Most vendors are already filling out ISF information templates or word documents for their U.S. importers; now, they can simply fill out TRG Direct's ISF upload spreadsheet. This saves the importer time because they don't need to re-key the information for their ISF; they just upload the spreadsheet which auto-populates their information directly into TRG Direct. www.trgdirect.com

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?"