Young Movers Conference Rome, Italy Saturday, May 22 nd, 2010

Brian Limperopulos International Association of Movers Program Manager

Objectives What to take away from the presentation: A stronger understanding of US Customs issues and why these regulations are being implemented Updated information regarding the development of electronic standards for the removals industry An overview of the International Association of Movers and how it serves its members

Importer Security Filing (ISF) The ISF constitutes a sharp departure from previous U.S. import security procedures. Shipment information will need to be provided to U.S. Customs no less than 24 hours prior to the sailing of the vessel This regulation is a concerted effort by the Department of Homeland Security to “push out” U.S. borders. Importers who do not comply with the regulations stand to be penalized heavily by U.S. Customs

What is required for the ISF ? All twelve data elements must be transmitted to U.S. customs no less than 24 hours prior to the loading of the container at the foreign port of loading. The ISF Importer is the party ultimately responsible for the timely and correct filing of the ISF. A bill of lading number is also required. The bill of lading number is needed because it is the only way U.S. customs can match the shipment to the customs manifest submitted by the carrier. All ISF data elements transmitted are confidential and not available for public disclosure.

Informed Compliance CBP has adopted a phased-in approach to implement this regulation. Delayed Enforcement: – Implemented on January 26 th, 2009 – Importers were warned of infractions but not fined – CBP focused on collecting data, expanding outreach to the industry, and notifying delinquent importers. Enforced Compliance: – Implemented on January 26 th, 2010 – A further phased-in approach to be utilized by CBP called “graduated enforcement” where they will progressively ramp up penalties as the year goes on.

100% Container Screening Background –The US Congress mandated the screening of all containers destined for US ports in January of 2007 –Specifically, Congress has mandated 100% scanning of all maritime cargo containers entering the US for nuclear devices by –According to the US Government, 611 ports worldwide shipped nearly 10 million containers in the fiscal year Some organizations estimate that 11.6 million containers may enter U.S. ports in –This regulation has been the subject of intense criticism.

100% Container Screening What is necessary to fulfill goal : – Providing and maintaining screening equipment at all foreign ports – Training and certifying employees to conduct container screens – Reaching agreements with foreign countries and port operators on the usage and placement of screening facilities – According to critics, there is no discernable proof that this huge investment would lead to greater security. – Increased transport costs and export delays would lead to more expensive moves and longer transit times.

100 % Container Screening Latest information – Secretary of Homeland Security, Janet Napolitano, confirmed that limited progress has been made toward the 100% scanning mandate. – She further stated that the mandate has proven problematic and that US Customs would be unlikely to meet the 2012 deadline. – It is unclear whether or not this will ever be achieved in the future.

How Many Containers? The picture illustrates just one container yard in the U.S. Approximately 9.8 million containers were shipped through U.S. ports in 2008.

Personally Identifiable Information (PII) The US Government is required by law to sell certain information to third-party vessel manifest information companies. This information includes the following: —Shipper name —Shipper address —Consignee name —Consignee address —Notify party name —Notify party address —Information included in the marks and numbers field of a manifest.

Personally Identifiable Information (PII) If you have a client or customer shipping from or to the United States, it is advised to request confidentiality for their shipment. – US Customs provides information on how a company or an individual shipper may request confidential treatment for their shipments. – US Customs have recently implemented a website whereby a shipper may apply for confidentiality on their shipments. – The website is as follows: vessel_manifest_confid_form.xml – US Customs do not allow companies to request confidentiality on all of their shipments.

Development of Electronic Standards In the picture to the left, you can see examples of household items along with the corresponding numeric value for each item.

Development of Electronic Standards The picture to the left illustrates how a piece of fine art would be represented on an electronic packing list.

International Association of Movers Over 2,200 members located in 170 countries comprise the IAM community The IAM Annual Meeting is regularly described as the best networking opportunity all year for our members. IAM Young Professionals (YP-35) – The principal fundraising entity for the Alan F. Wohlstetter Scholarship Fund – A way in which the young movers of IAM can participate and engage in the association IAM changed their membership structure this year so agents who are not involved in the military side of the business can take part in the governance of the association.

Conclusion For more information on membership or IAM in general, please go to our website: If there are any questions at all, please feel free to contact me. My contact information is as follows: Brian Limperopulos