2009

Customs & Border Protection has issued the guidelines for mitigation of liquidated damage claims for failure to comply with the requirements of the ISF/10+2 regulations, 19 CFR Part 149. These guidelines took effect on July 17, 2009.

Effective Date: The new guidelines are effective February 1, 2009 for violations which occur on or after February 1, 2009.

Subject: Penalties for Violations of Automated Export System (AES) Mandatory Filings

Summary: The authority to issue and collect penalties is delegated to CBP with the maximum penalty for civil violations capped at $10,000 per violation.