Question: I am new to this function, so bear with me on a basic question. Are duties computed by country of production or country of origin as stated on the bill of lading? Or are both used in the calculation? *********** Answers: It may be………….depends on the country importing from. Look at your HTSUSA, there […]
Question: Is it required to transmit a 7512 T&E for exports from the US electronically to CBP or is a manual T&E 7512 still permitted? How does the 7512 get closed at time of export from the US port and whom performs that task for Ocean and Air shipments? ************** Answers: You can use the […]
Question: Our broker files all our entries in ACE. He indicated recently for filing Post Summary Corrections for unexpected shortages and overages that he will need a revised or corrected invoice from the manufacturer listing what we actually received. For those who file in ACE, is this standard? For previous post entry corrections, our broker […]
Question: Looking for any of the members to help out on a bonded warehouse idea. We have a huge production line and there is one component item that we pay a hefty import duty on. This item is substantially transformed into a NAFTA qualifying final product in our plant/production line. The final substantially transformed items […]
Question: Does someone in the membership has information on a newer status on the global e-ATA carnet system than stated in the executive summary of the 13th Meeting of the Administrative Committee of the Istanbul Convention and the 10th Meeting of the Contracting Parties to the ATA Convention met on 24 and 25 March 2014 […]
Question: I am an unpermitted LCB employed by an importer that self-files. I advise on the regulations, classification, create invoices, and communicate with CBP. My understanding of the regulations is that I do not conduct Customs Business for another since I am a representative of the importer who employs me. I have seen other brokers […]
Question: Can a section 321 entry be amended? We have a shipment that crossed the Canadian border, the commercial invoice provided with the shipment does not have the correct value on it. The correct value is above $200.00. Can this entry be amended? If so, how do you go about doing it. The entry has […]
Question: In a recent article by “Commodity Jurisdiction by the Numbers” it was pointed out that export reform often has “U.S. government agencies routinely disagree on the scope of ITAR control, resulting in regular escalations of CJ requests to the deputy assistant secretary level” or higher, with delays of a year or more. Are there […]
Question: When we do Customer Routed transaction the best approach is to use an SLI and let the broker/forwarder file the AES?When customer routed the forwarder and purchaser would then have to supply each other with a Power of Attorney correct? *********** Answers – now with hyperlink – sorry for not attaching before: In a […]
Question: When we do Customer Routed transaction the best approach is to use an SLI and let the broker/forwarder file the AES? When customer routed the forwarder and purchaser would then have to supply each other with a Power of Attorney correct? ********** Answers: If you sign the SLI, you will be authorizing the freight […]
Question: I have been hired to create a trade compliance program for a midsize import / export company. To my surprise, there isn’t a centralized department nor does senior management understand the fundamentals. I am looking for a big statement of what trade compliance is……something along the lines of Trade compliance is the bridge between […]
Question: I currently have the fourth edition (2007) of the Explanatory Notes. Can the membership advise if the changes to the new edition are substantial enough to warrant an investment to the fifth edition (2014)? ========== Answer: While the question of how to invest your budget is ultimately one for you and your company to […]
