Question: A major parcel carrier is refusing to accept shipments destined for the USA without the “consingee’s” EIN or SSN. I don’t understand this…can anyone explain? Since when is this a “mandatory” data element for a US Customs entry? PLEASE NOTE that they advised it is mandatory EVEN WHEN the consignee will NOT be the […]
Question: Does anyone have recommendations on websites that show import documentation requirements for Mexico? We sell and export form the US all the time to customers in Mexico. One customer is now insisting we need to provide a Technical Data Sheet for the product. I’m trying to find something online with no luck that shows […]
Question: It’s basic compliance knowledge that duty should not be paid on international freight.But when a supplier lists freight on their invoice – how do other importers handle this? How do you know its actual freight costs and not estimated or some type of average freight calculation?Do you require any back-up that it is actual […]
Question: My company is looking to import Kits that are specific for specific products–in other words, the kits would contain spare parts and tools used to maintain a specific product. The parts on their own would have their own HTSUS: this could be up to 64 parts per kit depending on the product. However, IF […]
Question: We are seeing more customer requests for certifications of any materials/components in our products sourced from any Country Group D countries. Is this just an indirect request to deterine tariff implications from China (i.e. steel or aluminum), or is there another reason? What is strange is they’re citing the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), which […]
Question: We build a particular kind of vehicle. There’s a lot of metal in the structure: bent plates, support plates, cover plates, etc.We buy the metal in plate or rod form, then we process it by cutting, shaping, drilling, bending, etc into the specific form needed.When does it stop being, say, an Other item of […]
Question: We are submitting our first time ever Post Summary Correction. We understand that we have to provide a reason that CBP understands (correction is related to GRI, Rulings, etc.). However, we are unsure of what documents we need to submit.The corrections are in regard to incorrect HTS codes and incorrect Chapter 99 codes. What […]
Question: For those of you who want to Protest liquidation dates in order to prep for a possible overturning of IEEPA tariffs:Have you had success? Any granted yet?What language are you using to file? Answer 1: These are just my comments/ thoughts on your question. You should consult with your own customs or legal counsel […]
Question: Can members of the group share how they manage parcel imports? The company I work for has a contract with a large parcel carrier, and those imports are smooth when members of the company ship using the created accounts. However, people within the company will randomly ship using other parcel carrier with which the […]
Question: We are willing to compensate our suppliers for increased import duties due to reciprocal tariffs and Sect 232. We ask for proof first, ideally a redacted 7501. What if they refuse to provide even a redacted 7501? What can we accept as proof? Some have tried to send just their broker’s invoice for the […]
Question: We currently have all entries cleared under our basic importer number ending in suffix “00”. We would like to start clearing another division’s entries under an importer number ending in “AB”. On entries, and on the 5106, do we show the corporate HQ address or the division’s address? Answer 1: There is room for […]
Question: My broker told me that the trains (locomotives, train cars) we build and ship are NOT vehicles as contemplated by HTS US 8544.30, so our ignition wiring sets are somewhere else in 8544. Where can I find a definition of “vehicles” for this purpose? Answer 1: Chapter 87 specifically covers “Vehicles other than railway […]
