International Security Declarations (ISD)

Regulated Air Cargo Agent (RACA) Information Update 9 March 2007

A number of different forms of International Security Declaration are currently used by Regulated Air Cargo Agents (RACA). Please note that different forms of declaration may be accepted if they meet the requirements below. Please also note that some Transport Security Programs (TSP) stipulate that a RACA number must be provided - RACA numbers have not yet been issued. Training Accreditation Numbers should continue to be provided on security declarations.

Requirements for International Security Declarations

A valid International Security Declaration must:

• identify the RACA providing the declaration;
• include a statement from an authorised representative of the RACA confirming that the cargo has been prepared for clearance in accordance with an approved TSP;
• include a reference to a Master Air Waybill, House Air Waybill, Consignment Note or equivalent documentation that specifically identifies the cargo for which the declaration is being given;
• include a specific reference to the Nominated Site originating the declaration;
• be signed by an appropriately authorised representative of the RACA;
• include a reference identifying the current training of the authorised representative of the RACA that signed the declaration; and
• be dated.

In addition:

• if another RACA is used to deliver the cargo then the Security Declaration will include the name of the RACA delivering the cargo; and
• if the sender delivers, or arranges delivery of the cargo the Security Declaration must include details of the person delivering the cargo.