Power of Attorney ISF Form

POWER OF ATTORNEY — ISF FILING AUTHORIZATION

Principal Name:   Principal Address:

Agent Name:   Agent Address:

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Principal is an importer of goods and is required to provide an Importer Security Filing (ISF) or similar advance electronic data for cargo arriving by ocean vessel; and

WHEREAS, Principal desires to engage Agent to prepare and submit ISF filings, to exchange required information with customs authorities and carriers, and to take such actions as are necessary or incidental to complete timely and accurate ISF submissions; and

WHEREAS, Agent represents that it is authorized, competent and appropriately licensed to provide customs filing services and to act as Principal's agent for the limited purposes set forth herein.

NOW, THEREFORE

In consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Principal hereby grants to Agent the authority described in the sections below, to be exercised subject to the limitations and conditions set forth in this Power of Attorney.

1. APPOINTMENT

Principal hereby appoints Agent as Principal's true and lawful agent and attorney-in-fact to act in Principal's name, place and stead for the sole purpose of preparing, executing, submitting and amending Importer Security Filings (ISF), including filing any related documentation required by customs authorities or ocean carriers.

2. AUTHORITY GRANTED

Agent is authorized to:

- Prepare, sign and transmit ISF entries and related data elements on behalf of Principal; and

- Receive, review and respond to notices, inquiries, requests for clarification, and penalties related to ISF filings; and

- Access, receive and provide copies of records and documentation reasonably necessary to prepare or substantiate ISF submissions.

3. SCOPE LIMITATIONS

The authority granted herein is limited to ISF filings and related communications. Agent shall not, without prior written authorization from Principal, bind Principal to financial obligations, make declarations beyond ISF data, or perform customs brokerage activities that require a separate power or engagement.

4. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

Principal represents and warrants that: (a) Principal is authorized to retain Agent to perform the services described herein; (b) the factual information and documents provided to Agent for submission are, to Principal's knowledge, accurate and complete; and (c) Principal will promptly correct or supplement any information that Principal later discovers to be inaccurate or incomplete.

5. RECORDS AND ACCESS

Agent may retain copies of ISF filings and supporting documentation. Principal authorizes Agent to obtain and release records to customs authorities or carriers where necessary to respond to inquiries or audits related to ISF filings.

6. COMPENSATION

Principal agrees to pay Agent the fees and charges for ISF preparation and related services in accordance with any separate fee arrangement between the parties. Fees for emergency amendments or additional services not contemplated at the time of filing may be billed separately and are payable upon presentation of an invoice.

7. INDEMNIFICATION

Principal shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless Agent, its affiliates and agents from and against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, penalties, fines, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or resulting from (a) inaccuracies or omissions in information provided by Principal; (b) Principal's failure to comply with applicable laws; or (c) actions taken by Agent in good faith pursuant to this Power of Attorney, except to the extent caused by Agent's gross negligence or willful misconduct.

8. TERM AND REVOCATION

This Power of Attorney is effective as of the date set forth below and shall continue in effect until revoked in writing by Principal or until terminated by mutual written agreement. Revocation shall not affect actions taken by Agent prior to receipt of written notice of revocation.

Effective Date:

9. NOTICES

Notices shall be in writing and deemed delivered when received by hand, by nationally recognized overnight courier, or three (3) business days after deposit in the United States mail, postage prepaid, to the notice addresses set forth above (or to such other addresses as a party may designate in writing).

10. AMENDMENTS AND WAIVER

No amendment, modification or waiver of any provision of this Power of Attorney shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both parties. A waiver of any breach or default shall not be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach or default.

11. GOVERNING LAW

This Power of Attorney shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of without regard to its conflicts of law principles.

12. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY

This Power of Attorney constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to its subject matter and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements and understandings, oral or written. If any provision of this Power of Attorney is held invalid, illegal or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

13. COUNTERPARTS AND ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES

This Power of Attorney may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one instrument. Signatures delivered by electronic means shall be deemed original signatures for all purposes.

ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

Authorize Agent to prepare and submit ISF filings

Authorize Agent to file amendments or corrections to submitted ISF data

Authorize Agent to receive notices and communications relating to ISF matters

REPRESENTATIVE DATA

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