Import

  Question:       Does anyone know of any restrictions as far as clearing a new milling machine   with Japanese origin?  Any licenses, etc., that I may not be aware of?       ***********

  Question: I am clearing U.S. Government files for the U.S. Department of Veteran’s Administration being shipped in a 20 foot container from Manila to the U.S. In order to remain compliant, I need to file the ISF with in the next two days. The officer in LA was unable to assist me with this […]

  Question:   WE ship product from Asia using an NVOCC Forwarder who has a SCAC code.  When making the ISF declaration is it better to use the carrier SCAC or the Forwarder SCAC?  

  Question: I am currently in a discussion with our broker regarding the following: We have some shipments that are routed through Prince Rupert, Canada with final destination of Chicago, IL. The broker is telling me that no ISF or E- Manifest is required. I disagree – I believe an ISF needs to be filed […]

  Question: I am interested in exploring the importation of a line of handbags can anyone provide some contacts and guidance re the pitfalls and problems to consider? Thank you 

  Question: I am interested in exploring the importation of a line of handbags can anyone provide some contacts and guidance re the pitfalls and problems to consider? Thank you 

  Question: I am interested in exploring the importation of a line of handbags can anyone provide some contacts and guidance re the pitfalls and problems to consider? Thank you 

  Question: Does anyone have a one page reference that they provide to vendors/suppliers regarding the required elements of a commercial invoice for imports? ***********

  Question: I am interested in exploring the importation of a line of handbags can anyone provide some contacts and guidance re the pitfalls and problems to consider? Thank you  

  Question: Our facility in Mexico ships to the U.S. several times a week. Our commercial invoices can be hundreds of pages long, due to similar items (same HTS) with different unit prices. We are trying to simplify the entry process for our new Customs Broker. As long as we still have a normal commercial […]

  Question: Hi – I am looking for some info on websites in Chinese that give – Import formalities including documentation (requirements by country ) that would help my team . Any help would be much appreciated. many thanks

  Question: Hi – I am looking for some info on websites in Chinese that give – Import formalities including documentation (requirements by country ) that would help my team . Any help would be much appreciated. many thanks