Miscellaneous

MISCELLANEOUS

  • LIST OF 19USC1592 VIOLATERS

    Question:   Can someone advise where I can find the published “list of foreign producers, manufacturers, suppliers, sellers, exporters, or other foreign persons who have been found to have violated 19 U.S.C. 1592 by using certain false, fraudulent or counterfeit documentation, labeling, or prohibited transshipment practices in connection with textiles and apparel products?”

  • FIXED ASSET VALUATION

    Question:   A cross functional team of Tax, Trade and Finance folks are trying to lock down a valuation methodology that works for all of us.  At the moment, we are considering the valuation methodology for inter-company transfers of fixed assets.   We often move used fixed assets to R&D facilities in other countries.  The current […]

  • ACE REPORTS / LIQUIDATION STATUS

    Question:   Are any members using an ACE report that shows general entry header information,  not necessarily line detail, but with liquidation dates, liquidation status (change, no change, etc.) AND  final liquidated amounts ?   If so, please point us in the right direction, tkx.

  • CJ SUBMITIONS TO DDTC

    Question:   Does anyone have experience with submitting a range of part numbers to the DDTC for a CJ determination? The guidelines understandably advise not to submit an entire product catalog, and that determinations are made on an item-by-item basis. But is it reasonable to submit multiple part numbers that cover the same type of […]

  • ARRIVAL OF FOREIGN AIRCRAFT

    Question:  When a foreign registered, private aircraft arrives in the US for repair and maintenance, what is the proper Customs entry process?  Is a formal import entry needed (CF3461/7501)? Or is there some other acceptable method?

  • FF HIRING CHB

    Question: We are a Broker and a Freight Forwarder is looking for us to handle their client’s Brokerage. They want us, the Broker to provide Brokerage employees on site at their various offices. These employees will be dual employees, eployed by us the Broker as well as the Forwarder. The wage of the employees, employed […]

  • COMPLIANCE IN NONUS COUNTRIES

    Question: I’m wondering if anyone has a resource that will help with the regulation requirements for other countries?  For example, our company is a global company headquartered in the U.S.  However we deal with trade in many other countries. I’m looking for a resource that could help realize the level of responsibility our divisions in […]

  • INFRINGEMENT OF PROPERTY RIGHTS

    Question:   We buy foreign made component from a U.S. distributor.  We send this component to our maquiladora operation as a raw material for production into our finished product.     The ITC has recently filed a directive that will disallow this component to be imported into the U.S. because of an infringement on property […]

  • FREIGHT COSTS ON INVOICES

    Question: Our foreign manufacturer is a related company that sells to us at a transfer price. We are using transaction value as the basis for appraisement. Our terms of sale have been FOB port of loading so we never had to manage freight deductions as part of the import declaration.   In an effort to […]

  • REGARDING SELF DISCLOSURE

    Question: My company purchased a company last year, and we have discovered a NAFTA import violation for which we would like to submit a self-disclosure to CBP.  Our question is whether or not we submit the self-disclosure for the importing period of the corporate purchase forward, or if we should go back for the entire […]

  • SEPERATION OF LOGISTICS

    Question:   Can someone help me find written guidelines on keeping compliance and logistic functions separated, and why we do this? Our logistics department continues to insist we use brokers based on current freight contracts, and because they are ‘competitive’ choices.     I know, I know we don’t want to do this,  but I have to […]

  • TRADING WITH GUERNSEY ISLAND

    Question: I am running into contradictory and confusing information in regards to Guernsey Island.  I’m hoping some of you have experience in trade w/ Guernsey and can offer your insight.   According to The Official Guernsey Government Website, “Guernsey (or the Bailiwick of Guernsey) while not being part of the EU is part of the […]