Have the membership seen an increase in the number of examinations in the West coast ports, specifically Long Beach? We had several “MET” examinations (Manifest Exams), and are not sure if we should start building these 1-3 week delays into our lead times or re-route freight to other ports. Are you CTPAT? […]
Question:I’ve been pleading with my (large, MNC, CPG) corporation for some time to consider paying for my broker’s license training, and test. My golden opportunity may have arrived, and I’ve been asked to present a business case on the return to the business for obtaining the license. We aren’t going to clear our own entries, […]
Question:Could the members give me a salary range (with a currency symbol) for trade compliance specialists based in the UK, responsible for day to day import & export guidance across the EU region? Graduate level student with job experience in international logistics is my target. Similar professional level as the US jobs we see positioned […]
Question: We are an apparel, footwear and fashion goods retailer who is beginning to expand globally. We are finding the task of gathering all relevant marking, labeling, care, and language(s) requirements in various countries to be rather burdensome. Does anyone know of a pre-existing resource, database or service for this? We’ve considered engaging a consultancy […]
Question: In regards to cruise ships, CBP has commented that passenger vessel thatare required to file cargo declaration (CBP Form 1302) must file ISF’s as tothe same cargo. However, ISFs are not required for ship’s equipment. Thequestion I have is what is considered ship’s equipment? Can you pleaseprovide the scope to the meaning of ship’s […]
Question:We are an importer that is new to self-filing, and the Client Rep assigned to our account is not at the local port. We just started receiving LA-LGB public bulletins, and trying to figure out which vital formal port procedures we might be missing. Is there a centralized location we can request some policies/procedures packet […]
Question:Does anyone in the membership have a template written for communicating commerce license conditions to the end-user that they can share? Do you ask the end-user to sign an agreement agreeing to the conditions?
Question:We export chemicals in reusable totes (IBC’s) and drums. These items are returned to the US for reuse, they are entered under 9801. We get shippers declarations in addition to providing manufacturer’s affidavits or certificates of origin for the items. Does anyone have any experience with instruments of international traffic-what are the specific requirements and […]
Question: Does anyone have a copy of Treasury Decision 76-100 and Customs ServiceDecision 85-25
Question: I’m looking for a quick reference sheet of potential fines and penaltiesrelated to– Valuation– Classification– Country of Origin marking Does anyone in the membership have a handy guide they’d be willing to share?
Question:Does anyone have a copy of the new UN treaty on carriage of goods by sea that they can forward, or a website address where it can be downloaded? Many thanks.
Question:Any recommendations or names of companies that sell compliance posters?
