Miscellaneous

  Thanks to Albert Saphir for providing this updated doument on Instruments of International trade!  

  QUESTION:   Do any of the members of ICPA have any guidance on industry practices for submission of MID codes on items requiring FDA prior notice?  I know that an FDA MID code is part of the submission process to FDA to secure clearance.   Then, likewise, there is a MID constructed for the entry.  […]

  Question: We will be importing disposable children’s diapers and would like guidance regarding CPSC requirements and certifications. Any info would be helpful. Thanks in advance!

  Question: We export apparel, footwear, and textiles and understand that the Government of Argentina requires a certificate of origin regardless of the country of origin.  There is little information available online as to any additional requirements and the Argentine Consulate seems to not have access to email as all of our communication with them […]

  Attached report published in Germany is a summary of the $1m fine the airfreight forwarder received.  Note that in addition three employees each face up to five years in prison plus a $250,000 fine.   This is serious business and TSA is enforcing the requirements.     THANKS TO ALBERT SAPHIR FOR SENDING THIS […]

  Question:   Does anyone have a soft copy of the US Goods assembled abroad assembler declaration?   ==========

  Question: Working on a team to come up with a social media policy. Anyone willing to share theirs? Minus company name of course! Thanks in advance! ***********

  Question: Working on a team to come up with a social media policy. Anyone willing to share theirs? Minus company name of course! Thanks in advance! ***********

  Question:   We’ve been having a rash of NII exams on the west coast.  I would say probably about 60%-70% of the containers originating from Japan are being flagged for exam.  Started about a week and a half ago and it doesn’t seem to be slowing down, probably 3 out of every 5 containers […]

  Question: How are others measuring their customs broker’s performance?  Which areas are you score carding and how do you hold your brokers accountable to compliance with the metrics? *********

  Question:   Hello I am hoping someone can help. I am being asked from top management as to what % of revenue are complex companies spending on the internal Trade Compliance Team.

  Question:   I am looking for advice from the membership on screening of vessels to ensure they are not Iranian flagged. I recall recent information in the news about vessel owners using unethical practices to hide actual owners of vessels etc. We are primarily concerned about shipments from Mexico to Canada for example. They […]