QUESTION: We are rolling out a trade compliance manual in our organization and we received questions from HR about export controls on visas. My understanding is that the visa itself is sometimes issued with an export control clause and that Form I-129 visas have an export control certification on the application. I was able to […]
QUESTION: I’m getting e-mails directly from our CEE asking for entry information and NAFTA Verifications, subjects that used to be addressed through issuance of a CF28. Is anyone else getting communication from their CEE this way? ========== Answers: The CEEs do contact importers directly with their requests via email, and no longer use the CF28s […]
QUESTION: If an item has been classified by the BIS as a Mass Market item with classification 5A992c, are there are any special reporting requirements for the exporter when shipping the 5A992c item? ************** Answers: I asked the Department of Commerce a similar question: we were provided a mass market classification from the OEM and […]
QUESTION: We purchase products from China. After we ( US company) received several shipments we also received a credit because of the devaluation of the Chinese dollar. Are we able to reclaim the extra duty paid before we received this credit? **************** Answers: My take is that the revised pricing meets the ‘Price Paid or […]
QUESTION: I am a licensed customs broker. If I set up a consulting firm to perform consulting services related to customs activities but not clearing shipments and have a company name (and IRS#), do I need to advise customs and apply for a permit? ************** Answers: I too am a licensed broker and have a […]
QUESTION: Below is my understanding of CoO labeling in regards to the FTC standard. Does anyone in the membership have a different understanding? “Product of USA” and “Made in USA” must meet the “virtually all” standard, and there is no difference between the two. “Assembled in USA” is compliant provided that a substantial transformation occurs […]
QUESTION: We have issued a POA to a broker for our corporate office address which is also tied to our Customs bond. We have several locations in the US that operate with the same Tax Id but different suffixes. We instruct the broker to clear shipments for those locations under the name and address of […]
QUESTION: I have a question on entry limits under section 321 procedures/limits. 19 USC 1321 (a) (2) states: “admit articles free of duty and of any tax imposed on or by reason of importation, but the aggregate fair retail value in the country of shipment of articles imported by one person on one day […]
QUESTION: I’m getting e-mails directly from our CEE asking for entry information and NAFTA Verifications, subjects that used to be addressed through issuance of a CF28. Is anyone else getting communication from their CEE this way? ========== Answers: Yes. That’s one of the benefits of a CEE. No more CF28s all over the place! Direct […]
QUESTION: We know that the suspension of sanctions against ZTE is due to be lifted/resume on March 29 – unless the court approves the settlement ZTE reached with the government. I can’t find any news of whether the court has yet approved the settlement – has anyone? =========== Answer: https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/zte-corporation-pleads-guilty-violating-us-sanctions-sending-us-origin-items-iran ===========
QUESTION: Does anyone in the membership have an end use statement template they would be willing to share. I’m not certain what element need to on the for. Are there separate requirements for ITAR and EAR? ************* Answers: You can create your own, no special format. I’ve seen many variations some short some long. Below […]
QUESTION: We import consumer products like backpacks, computer cases, power cords, and other accessories (non-textile product). Do we require to indicate actual manufacture name and address on the commercial invoice? So far we set up the MID # based on the vendor name and address, not the actual manufacture. Does customs required all import shipments […]
