# Presentation: 465889

## Current & Future Issues Facing International HHG Relocation 

- GSA HHG Relocation Committee Meeting – 8/6/08

- _Current & Future Issues Facing International HHG Relocation_

- Charles White
- HHGFAA - Director of Government & Military Relations

## ISSUES

- Fuel, Fuel, Fuel!!!!!
- Port Security/Cargo Security Initiatives
- Other

## Fuel, Fuel, Fuel

_**Skyrocketing Cost!**_** **“With effect as from 2 July 2008, the Fuel Adjustment Factor ("FAF") applicable to shipments received on or after that date shall be $625/20' and $1250/40' - 45'.”
- The 40’ container rate from Europe to East Coast is currently around $5600
- Need an International Fuel surcharge for HHG agents

## Port Security/Cargo Security Initiatives

- _The 10 + 2 Rule_ – This new rule which is part of the new “Importer Security Filing” (ISF) will require the Importer of Record to provide CBP 10 separate data elements and two data sets within 24 hours prior to loading of the container at a foreign port. Final rule will be enforced in the next 6 to 9 months. _**The objective is to identify high-risk cargo "...**__***prior to loading of such cargo on vessels at foreign ports***__**"**_ The goal of the 10+2 requirement is to provide an alternative to 100% examination of the millions of import ocean cargo containers
***The “10” data elements ***- to be supplied by the shipper/importer or her agent are:
- 1. Manufacturer Name & Address
- 2. Seller name & Address
- 3. Container Stuffing Location
- 4. Consolidator Name & Address
- 5. Buyer Name & Address
- 6. Ship to Name & Address
- 7. Importer of Record number
- 8. Consignee number
- 9. Country of Origin
- 10. 6 Digit HTS number
***The “2” data elements – ***to be supplied by the carrier
- 1. Vessel Stow Plan
- 2. Container Status Messages

## Port Security/Cargo Security Initiatives

- _100% Screening of Containers Inbound to U.S. Ports_ – A 2007 Amendment to the “Safe Port Act” proposes a requirement that 100% of inbound containers must be electronically scanned at the origin port by July 2012.
- _High Security Bolt Seal Requirement_ – By October 15, 2008 seals must meet a standard that currently not all seals meet.
- _Automated Export System_ _(AES)_ – July 2, 2008 – new regulation mandated that the filing of export information done via AES. No more paper Export Declarations! They are now referred to as Electronic Export Information (EEI)

## Other Topics

- _Container shortages_ – with the strength of the Euro and other foreign Commodities a great deal of traffic is moving outbound from the U.S. Not as much coming back in! Chassis and Containers at times have been in short supply.
- HHG considered – “High Risk Cargo” - Physical inspections are up and the damage and loss that results is on the increase.

## Other Topics

- HHGFAA along with representatives from AMSA, FIDI, FEDEMAC and industry are in the process of developing an “electronic standard” for international HHG and personal effects shipments.
- HHGFAA has recently received the designation as an “Accredited Standards Developer” (ASD) by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). ANSI is the U.S. representative at the International Standards Organization (ISO).

## QUESTIONS?

- Contact Info:
- _[charles.white@hhgfaa.org](mailto:charles.white@hhgfaa.org)_
- 703-317-9950
- _[www.hhgfaa.org](http://www.hhgfaa.org/)_