Question: I need a clarification on the Deemed Export Regulation. We are a distributor of medical products and our Distribution Centers are used for storing products and not manufacturing them. When foreign nationals visit our DC’s for a tour or for a sales meeting, are we required to report these visits ? *************** ANSWERS: First […]
Question: Does anyone use the various participating US State “Iran Divestment and Sudan Scrutinized Companies” lists as part of their denied party screening? If so, how do you determine whether or not an actual match is a true export compliance risk for your company? Do you block these or clear these? These lists include most […]
Question: My company needs to ship used tools/molds from our manufacturing site inthe US to our new manufacturing site in China.There are not hand tools rather tools that mount on our our molding lines.Tools are bought and paid for by our China based customer. We are”localizing” production now to China that ourWe are being asked […]
Question: When we import something invoiced in Euros, our broker uses an exchange rate on the 7501 to get the entered value in USD. If, let’s say, we want to re-export that item in the same condition as when imported, what should we use as the export value? Should we use the same exact USD […]
Question: For small packages being shipped from China to the US and Canada containing apparel, what is the best way to minimize customs duties? I am trying to figure out the appropriate amount to declare for customs value for my products (clothing) that retail for $500 and are shipped directly to the customers from China. […]
Question: Can anyone share their experiences with exporting hard drives to China. The hard drives do not require an export license and the value is approx. $200? Can we send them via express courier without any problems to our offices in China? ========== Answer: I’m fairly sure the hard drives would require a 3C certification […]
Question: We have a production machine that we will be shipping to a partner companyin Brazil. Does Brazil allow the importation of used production equipment ? Must it be certified before shipping by a third-party ? Any other issues we should be on the lookout for ?***************Answers:Here’s a good reference:http://thebrazilbusiness.com/article/import-of-used-goods-to-brazil Depending on the circumstances you may want to consider […]
Question: This is regarding a vendor serviceman (from Spain) came to one of our facilities to fix their instrument but he left some tools and parts and asked us to shipped them back (they may be too heavy to carry to the airplane) , he will pay for the shipment. These tools are screw drives, […]
Question: We sell 90% through distributors, and about 20% of that through foreign distributors. Currently we do not have any export control wording in the agreements, such as: “Distributor shall comply with all (re-)export control regulations of USA, Japan, the EU, etc, etc. ” Would someone share their template for such an addendum to a […]
Question: I have MX origin avocados that we need to re-export from the US to Singapore Does anyone know if I need to issue a APHIS re-export phyto, our client says none needed but when we receive from MX-US, a phyto accompanies the shipment What other Docs may be needed ************* ANSWER: Sounds like your […]
Question: Scenario: We make a booking with our Freight Forwarder for 10 containers to ship from the US to the UK. All 10 containers are related to a single sales order and are shipping to the same entity in the same country. The intention is to have all 10 containers ship under a single ocean […]
Question: I hope one of our attorney members or other members with experience can offer some clarity regarding license exception RPL. Specifically, §740.10(b)(2)(i) says: €œServicing€ as used in this section means inspection, testing, calibration or repair, including overhaul and reconditioning. The servicing shall not have improved or changed the basic characteristics (e.g., the accuracy, capability, […]
