Question: More and more SLI’s are now either in PDF fillable form or online. Is it acceptable as “Signature” to provide simply the typed name of the individual completing the form if it is done online? Obviously if it is printed and faxed, then a good old traditional signature can be entered. But we all […]
Question:I was told by an attorney specializing in Customs law before I tested for US Customs Broker License years ago that a person could not change their name on their Broker License. In other words, if a female were to get married and change their name to the husband’s surname that the US Customs Broker […]
Question:Over the weekend we had a shipment refused entry by US Customs because the license plate on the tractor did not match what was in their system. The license plate on the tractor was correct – but apparently when the tractor had been registered with this plate the information hadn’t been or was properly updated […]
Question: I am being tasked with the creation of a Senior Level Leadership Compliancecouncil to meet on a to be determined basis (I’m thinking quarterly). Wealready have a group that reviews the contents and processes as part of ourEMCP; this team would consist of our group President, foreign locationPresidents/General Managers, etc. I’m looking for assistance […]
Question: We just had a visit by someone I didn’t even know existed, sales reps forthe US Post Office! They would like us to consider using them more oftenfor small parcel shipments. I have always balked at doing so, due to notreally being able to trace the shipments or knowing how they handle customsissues. […]
Question:Could someone help me understand what affidavits (if any) are required for ship spares that are returning as 9801.00.10. Thanks
Question: I was trying to help a Canadian freight forwarder get a hot shipment out. Iset up the hot shot as usual but when the driver arrived at the all cargocarrier (FedEx) with the shipment, the refussed to accepted it because wedid not have an SSE (Shippers Security Endorsement). They said the SSE hadto have […]
Question: Hello fellow compliance professionals. I seek your advice on career development, for I am considering a Master’s degree. I have a few questions about their utility. So, I’d like your thoughts. To start with, I have a BSBA in Int Business with a second major in Logistics. 10+ yrs exp in logistics and the […]
Question: Does anyone in the membership have the instructions to complete the Mexican pedimento in English?
Question: Recently the membership provided guidance on how to obtain data regarding a company’s EEI filings from Census. Would anyone be willing to share their work process on how they analyze the data & what they are looking for? Some things are fairly obvious, but I am wondering if there are other things to look […]
Question: We receive requests every once in a while for AALA (American AutomobileLabeling Act) certs. It seems no one wants to take responsibility forthese. I deal with Customs and have been told these are not mine to handle,yet they keep coming full circle back to me. Where in other companies doesthis responsibility lie? Logistics? Import/Export […]
Question:Has anyone created a template or matrix, or checklist that they created in evaluating Global Trade software they would be willing to share ************************************************************************Answers:This may help you in identifying the functionality you’re looking for and in establishing your core business needs. You can then have the software companies fill it in. Attachment
