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
Question: My day job is doing customs compliance as an employee of a largecorporation. On the side, I have done consulting for small businesseswho need import, export and logistics advice. Now, that business is startingto grow and I think I should have a contract for my clients to sign. Doesanyone have a template consulting contract […]
Question:Does anyone in the membership have an International Trade Acronym guide? I have so many people that think I am telling stories when I talk AES and EEI and all the other acronyms. Looking for Import, Export and Transportation terms.
Question:What is the S.1631 – Customs Reauthorization Bill and where are businesses at?
Question:U.S. company purchases domestic made product and resells it to a foreign affiliate who then sells it in various countries (U.S. company serves as exporter of record). Can the U.S. purchaser (not U.S. manufacturer) obtain a “Certificate of Free Sale” (CFS) for this product? My research reveals several organizations who provide CFS – however, most […]
