Question: We are required to use one of the express carriers for all shipments that we pay for when possible. This is a nightmare for import compliance. We now require the carrier to contact us for instruction for EVERY import shipment so that we can provide proper instruction. Most shipments are items coming in from […]
Question: Does anyone have a template letter to send to distributors to remind them of US export regulations and restrictions on exporting to sanctioned parties? ========== Answers: Should also be in your T & Cs and in your contracts ========== Here’s some language, but this should not be in a reminder letter, but rather in […]
Question: We are looking to implement a database to consolidate and streamline import and export information globally (such as: HTS / ECCN classification, Customs descriptions, OGA requirements, etc).Based on the following criteria: 1 Part # = Multiple country HTS codes, Customs descriptions, OGA requirements, etc. Approx 30,000 part # per country Database would be in […]
Question: Just as US Customs has a form and procedure to establish an EIN as an IOR, does it have a corresponding form and procedure to de-activate (terminate) an IOR? We’ve already revoked the POA to the broker and terminating the continuous entry bond, so it seems that this would be the final step. ========== […]
QUESTION: We have EAR and ITAR products, some licensable. I am looking at a policy of requiring all customers, domestic and international, to have an end user certification. I am hesitant to include all customers as not all transactions are licensable. In light of staffing and the ever changing compliance environment, I believe this may be overkill and […]
Question: We wanted to get the thoughts of the ICPA community in regards to the FATCA which may be more tax related ,but will affect all importers. Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) is a US law aimed at foreign financial institutions, nonfinancial foreign entities, and other financial intermediaries to prevent US citizens from evade […]
Question: We have EAR and ITAR products, some licensable. I am looking at a policy of requiring all customers, domestic and international, to have an end user certification. I am hesitant to include all customers as not all transactions are licensable. In light of staffing and the ever changing compliance environment, I believe this may be overkill and […]
Question: Is there any free website that provides the tariff codes and duty rates for different countries worldwide? *********** Add’l Answer: Hello, Just to add from my side – below is link to EU tariff rates: http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/dds2/taric/taric_consultation.jsp?Lang=en&redirectionDate=20100915
Question: We found that our supplier shipped on a pallet that was not heat treated and bugs were discovered caught inside the shrink wrap and in the shipping pouch. We now need to send the dead bugs back to the US for testing. Where should I begin with the regulations for importing dead bugs from […]
Question: Is there any free website that provides the tariff codes and duty rates for different countries worldwide? *********** ANSWERS: I use the World Trade Organization site. A login is required but it is free. http://tariffanalysis.wto.org/Default.aspx *********** I have searched for this with no luck. Sometimes the best is to look for the HTS book […]
Question: I just started as import backup at a new company that makes rubber seals/gaskets. Most of our products are EAR99. A customer asked me to send a list of all dual-use items. How do you know if your commercial parts are also being used by some customers for military purposes? How do you determine […]
Question: Does anyone have up to date insight into how long it takes for Permanent Resident status to come through if the individual is from a NATO country? Non-NATO country? We know there are a lot of variables that come into play so background checks are clear. Does it make a difference in time if […]
