QUESTION: Would anyone in the Membership be willing to share a blank copy of an older apparel Certificate of Origin, listing out the steps (and corresponding origin) in the manufacturing process of the garment? =============== ANSWER: If you are interested in the old Multiple “Country of Origin” Declaration, here is one format (of likely numerous […]
QUESTION: I seem to remember sometime back a CBP Directive that addressed what to do if the MID you properly constructed has already been used. One of our brokers is saying they add a number or letter to the address to make it unique. Does anyone have an official directive from CBP that addresses what […]
QUESTION: I recall in times past when entries had been presented prior to arrival of cargo and “released” only to have the cargo go into limbo because of a port strike or weather (floods that stopped the rails one year), the original entry date, which would have been the date of arrival at the port, […]
QUESTION: For members who have a supply chain structure including the roll “Order Management” function how is the transportation, compliance, and customs operations rolls seated in your organization? It is a shared service or individual in the division? We have horrible on time delivery, fragmented supply chains, minimal bargaining due to divisional volume instead of […]
QUESTION: We are conducting an internal record keeping audit of our CCATS; does anyone have knowledge of a way to get a list or copies of all our CCATS other than the SNAP-R website? ************ Answers: Probably the simplest way would be to submit a written request to Exporter Services at BIS and provide your […]
QUESTION: I have been asked to reach out to our suppliers for one component in our US made product for an affidavits stating county of origin. This is to help build our NAFTA supporting documents for classification. Does anyone one have examples of forms they are willing to share? ========== Answer: Just asking for country […]
QUESTION: Has anyone in the membership been having difficulty shipping to customers/sold-to parties in Gaza? We have been told by a large courier that it is not possible to send goods to Israel if they are sold to a Gaza entity or ship to Gaza. (they have told us specifically Gaza, I am assuming they […]
QUESTION: Can you submit a 520d and a post entry amendment for an MA on the same entry? I was told by my broker that when filing a PEA/520d I could only choose one or the other? If that is the case does someone have a link to the publication or section of the regulations […]
QUESTION: Besides registering your company’s logos and trademarks with U.S. Customs, what other measures or best practices do importers take to protect against counterfeit merchandise especially with online sales? ==================== ANSWERS: Recording your trademarks with CBP is key. After that, you should consider preparing an educational document for Customs that explains the key design elements […]
QUESTION: I’m looking to develop some outreach information on the importance of Trade Compliance to my company. I’m looking to set up a table in our office lobby on International Customs Day (January 26th) with information and materials. Has anyone ever done something like this and have any ideas on what to use to entice […]
QUESTION: I am in the process of shopping for freight forwarders/customs broker. I would like your guidance on how to screen or audit prospective freight forwarders/customs brokers with regard to FCPA at high risk countries. ======================= ANSWERS: When I conducted an RFP last year, we evaluated participants on FCPA compliance based on their use of […]
QUESTION: Have been hearing that ITRAC data will be going away and not be available after this year. Can anyone share information they have on the status of obtaining ITRAC? We still get it each year, since ACE data has not always been reliable. ================= ANSWERS: It has been advised that the data will be […]
