QUESTION: Recently read C-TPAT trade compliance portal document for CBP’s new trade compliance system. Was really surprised to read ’’ All importers, even ISA Members, must complete the application process on the Trade Compliance Portal to officially become a Member of the Trade Compliance Program” and start the application process. Always heard from CBP as […]
QUESTION: We are wondering if any members that participated in the ISA program would have the same questions or curiosity on the accuracy compliance rate. We performed our self-audit about 40% from total of 840 entries. Our accuracy compliance rate from last year was 84.2%, will this be considered acceptable? Do any ISA participants know […]
Question: We are preparing for our first annual report and the template has the following section: Internal Control Adjustments and Changes – Summarize changes to the documented internal control policies and procedures and provide copies of new versions. We had several changes that were very minor in nature such as nomenclature change, contact name change. […]
Question: Would anyone in the membership that is participating in ISA be willing to share their annual letter template ? ——————————— ANSWER: We provide the following; Cover letter to Chief Florence Constant Letter re-states the commitment to compliance, performed review of policies, made adjustments when necessary, corrective action, and confirmation that test results […]
Question: I’m looking for clarification regarding the ISA ANL Due Date. Is it due 12 months from the First ISA ANL submission date? Is it due 13 months from the First ISA Acceptance date ? ************ ANSWERS: The ISA ANL date is due 13 months after its ISA Program acceptance date. This is from experience […]
Question: My import compliance team just approached me about getting our division ISA certified. I don’t know much about it. What is theprocess like? Will this effect/benefit our operations in Mexico, or is it just for the benefit of our US locations? ************ Add’l Answer: I think that it would have significant and positive, but […]
Question: My import compliance team just approached me about getting our division ISA certified. I don’t know much about it. What is the process like? Will this effect/benefit our operations in Mexico, or is it just for the benefit of our US locations? *********** ANSWER: Its a good certification to have but not really necesary. […]
Question: My import compliance team just approached me about getting our division ISA certified. I don’t know much about it. What is the process like? Will this effect/benefit our operations in Mexico, or is it just for the benefit of our US locations? ========== Answers: Details on the program in this link. The ISA Notice […]
Question: I would like to ask the membership if someone can share their experience with CBP during a ISA Continuation review. After more than 10 years after our initial MOU and questionnaire, our company has been selected to address the CRM with our current internal controls and demonstrate accuracy of CBP transactions. We would like […]
Question: I would like to ask the membership if someone can share their experience with CBP during a ISA Continuation review. After more than 10 years after our initial MOU and questionnaire, our company has been selected to address the CRM with our current internal controls and demonstrate accuracy of CBP transactions. We would like […]
Question: Has anyone ever presented a side by side comparison to present to upper management to show the benefits of an ISA program? We are currently ISA and want to show new management the benefits of staying in the program vs the risk of a Focused Assessment should we leave the program.If anyone has anything […]
For member that are participating on the ISA (Importer Self Assessment) program how do you measured the effectiveness of your program do you keep a scorecards in the different critical areas ? If so can you share a template of or what tools you utilize.
