Question: We are developing small-scale R&D food samples (for example, chocolate and baked applications containing vanilla extract) to share with international customers for evaluation purposes only and not for resale. Because these are non-commercial samples and not commercially manufactured finished goods, obtaining a Certificate of Free Sale may not be possible. I’m seeking guidance on […]
Question: I have several questions regarding Export Controls and End Use/End User Statements when selling products through eBay or other e-commerce platforms. We screen all parties we do business with, both domestic and foreign. However, when our eBay account is restricted to sales within the Lower 48 states, how should we address End Use and […]
Question: Does anyone know the current policy of the big 3 couriers regarding “routed” exports from the USA? Last I knew at least 2 of them had in there Ts&Cs that they do not accept “routed”, meaning regardless of Incoterms or a consignee giving you their account # to ship collect, the shipment was NOT […]
Question: We currently have a distribution agreement with a European distributor for EAR99 products. While we know the countries covered under this agreement, we believe it is important to closely monitor where deliveries are ultimately going—particularly in Eastern European countries. This is especially critical when goods are shipped under EXW terms, as visibility can be […]
Question: Was wondering how the community handles statements like the following when asked who the end user and country of ultimate destination is “We have no way to get you ultimate destination information” To me that is a huge red flag. Answer 1: I don’t know where you are based but in the UK we […]
Question: I have a U.S. product (value $1,000) I need to export to the Netherlands to have a process ($2,000) completed. The process will not change the C of O. I will then import the product back to the U.S. How can I bring this product back and only pay duties on the process and […]
Question: Hi – we are a midsize business that sells a “low-risk” commodity to foreign customers, and these situations the shipments are routed transactions, Incoterm Ex Works (EXW). Aside from providing the necessary data elements to file AES, screening all partners in the transaction, and ensuring any contract agreements specifically call out the responsibilities of […]
Question: Do exports out of the UK require a destination control statement on the invoice? US exports require a DCS for goods subject to ITAR and EAR. Curious if a similar requirement is in place for shipments exporting from UK. Goods are manufactured by our UK subsidiary in UK. We are US based company. I […]
Question: On 6/13/2025, the ICPA posted “Answers to Question on Shipper – BL”, and there were 2 responses. The question was regarding what party should be listed as the Shipper on the BL when the terms are FCA/FAS. I would like to ask for answers to this same question but for the scenario where the […]
Question: We are facing a frustrating issue with who should be listed as the “Shipper” in the bills of lading and would appreciate any suggestions for improvement. We sell EAR99 products under Incoterms (FCA, FAS) that place the responsibility for main ocean carriage on the foreign buyer. However, the buyer’s steamship line issues bills of […]
Question: Hello! So, if we get a purchase order from a company in Indonesia (email used for actual order no hard copy PO) but they request us to ship to a forwarder in Singapore, what are the risks involved? I do not like the fact that we are the USPPI for this type of transaction […]
Question: Does anyone in the membership have a general DFARS requirement checklist in Excel that they’d be willing to share? Answer 1: This might be helpful. Good luck. https://www.icpainc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/FAR-Review.pdf
