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Application Process

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ISA Participation Prerequisites C-TPAT Accepted/Approved

Documented and Implemented set of Internal Controls Example Internal Control Manual

http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/trade/trade_programs/audits/focused_assessment/fap_documents/exh4a.ctt/exh4a.pdf

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The ISA Process – Application The following should be sent to CBP Headquarters

as part of the ISA application package: Letter addressed to Director, ISA Program Memorandum of Understanding with original signature

Identify 12 digit Importer of Record Number

ISA Questionnaire Responses Import Compliance Manual (electronic version, if possible)

Desk-Top/Day-to-Day Procedures

Self-Testing Plan (electronic version, if possible)

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The ISA Process – Application (cont.) The application is reviewed for completeness (i.e., ISA MOU,

Questionnaire, Internal Control Manual, and Self-Testing Plan) by Partnership Programs Branch in Headquarters. If the application is complete, Partnership Programs Branch

forwards the ISA application to Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, Regulatory Audit Field Office to begin the application review process.

If the application is incomplete, Partnership Programs Branch returns the application to the applicant.

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CBP Contact Information

Richard Wallio, Chief, Partnership Programs (202) 863-6508

Albert Queen, Trade Liaison, Partnership Programs (202) 863-6071

Leon Sample, Field Director, Regulatory Audit (859) 331-9020 ext.101

CBP Web site: http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/trade/trade_programs/importer_self_assessment/