Question: Hello! I have a team of individuals at my company that want to export a complete office set up as one item on the commercial invoice, with one HTS code and one value. I am looking for guidance on specific regulations that specify that the individual items must be listed with their own information. […]
Question: We have a client that on occasion has goods returned to the USA from Canada. The importer advises that the country of origin is USA. The importer does not claim 9801 in some instances and duty is paid. We do NOT claim USMCA. Question: In a scenario such as this, would it be appropriate […]
Question: Does anyone know if there is a specific template or can provide an example for self-certification of No-Russian steel used in products imported to the EU? We ship carbonated beverage dispensers with a high content of stainless steel to the EU and a self-certification of no Russian steel is being requested by EU […]
Question: I am curious to know how the membership handles requests for updates on export documents after shipment. Do you allow any edits at all? If so, under which parameters? Does it make a difference when allowing changes if shipment is still in the US, no EEI required, etc.? Our company gets a lot of […]
Question: I am shipping equipment and other items to Colombia. I had a call with the customs broker of the importer and was told not to reflect the HS Codes for anything on the commercial invoice. I’ve never heard of that. They said Colombian Customs does not require the HS Code on invoices. Does anyone […]
Question: My company has the below statement on all commercial invoices. The bolded portion we are keeping, but do we have to keep everything below the bolded portion? If we do, who would be the person to authorize the commercial invoice and sign? “These commodities, technology or software were exported from the United States in […]
Question: Hello, My company doesn’t have our past five years of records. I have started contacting brokers for the 7501s, but our vendors need help producing the commercial documents. While I know it isn’t ideal, should I ask the brokers for the entry packets? I know this will be costly. . I’m wondering what the […]
Question: Can anyone advise of weights and dimensions are required data elements on an export or import invoice? Answer 1: It is not a legal requirement of the invoice. It is required on the packing slip. If you don’t have a packing slip – then you have to provide it somehow – so possibly on […]
Question: When preparing a commercial invoice for export from the US, can you list the prices in foreign currency or must the invoice be stated in USD? Answer 1: The commercial invoice should be in the currency that you agreed to sell the merchandise for. Answered by: George Tuttle – geo@tuttlelaw.comCompany: Tuttle Law Offices Answer […]
Question: As US Customs requires, the manufacturer must be named for all apparel on the commercial invoice. My question is how are importers configuring commercial invoices for clear and concise entry, in instances where the shipment is consolidated and apparel items may multiple manufacturers ? Answer 1: If manufacturer, or COO varies it is best […]
Question: What are other companies implementing for best practice when customers advise an overage/shortage upon import and request a new invoice? Do you manually prepare a proforma invoice that will match both the original invoice and new credit/debit memo? Or, would you reverse the SAP delivery to reset the proper piece count and then issue […]
Question: Are there members that can share information on authorities customs system (“Global Gate” (Sha’ar Olami) System) changes that are to be implemented in Israel in January 2023? There will be changes that come into effect that will impact trade documentation requirements (or more strict management of the latter) thanks for sharing any (source of) […]
