Miscellaneous

MISCELLANEOUS

  • CBAM

    Question: Hello, Currently setting up CBAM tracking at our company, I would like to know how do you exactly identity what is a part of CBAM? Once you have CBAM information what are some of the issues your company is currently facing trying to provide the information to customs? Answer 1: The EU regulation about […]

  • Daily aerospace trade email newsletter from Gary Stanley

    Question: Does anyone know if this daily email newsletter stopped being published?  I’ve received it for 10+ years but it stopped coming back in March. Answer 1: Daily Aerospace is on a hiatus at the moment due to a March hospitalization and subsequent death in April of Gary’s (the publisher) daughter from metastasized breast cancer.  […]

  • ITAR AND EAR email footer/disclaimer

    Question: I would like to ask the community, is there standard email footer disclaimer or new disclaimer that is applicable to both EAR and ITAR that they use (similar below) when sending an email? WARNING: This email may include technical data. If it is disclosed, transferred or exported, outside the US, controls by either US […]

  • Usage of AI to support Trade Compliance Program

    Question: I’m curious if any members have been successful in using AI to support your trade compliance program?  If so, what are you using AI for? Answer 1: Hello, Though many companies are not using this yet for import/export activities, our organization has begun using this for a facial review of import/export transactions. Essentially, the […]

  • Unknown Consignee

    Question: We have a drop shipment and routed export stopping in a US border stop.  We (US Company) sell to a Customer in Country A.  We deliver the goods to the US border stop.  The shipment will continue on to an unknown location in Country B.  What should we put as the “Ship to” on […]

  • Dual sourced product – sku number

    Question: Company in A in the USA current produces Product X in the US.  Company X wants to import Product X from Company Y in a foreign country.   Both US manufactured product and Foreign Manufactured product would be in the supply chain at the same time.   Our Supply Chain and Commerical Teams wants to keep […]

  • Temporary Import of Airplane Parts Using Own Aircraft

    Question: Working with a customer who is using their own aircraft to ship parts to an aircraft in need of repair. The part never leaves the airport. Once aircraft is repaired both aircraft leave the country. What documentation is needed, can we ship using an in-bond? What plans of action would you all use for […]

  • Export Requirements when exporting and importing Reusable packing material

    Question: My company will start using reusable plastic gaylords with their respective plastic inserts to secure the merchandise being exported to our contract manufacturer (maquiladora) in Mexico. The gaylords are exported with assemblies and will be returned from MX by the maquiladora filled with finished goods. Do these reusable packaging materials need to be declared […]

  • Trade compliance training

    Question: I’m in export operations and would like to branch into trade compliance. Could anyone recommend some certifications or trainings that will make me a viable candidate for a trade compliance role? Answer 1: Content Enablers offers a number of certification tracks for export compliance, customs compliance, and sanctions compliance. These courses offer certificate from […]

  • ADDRESS CHANGE

    Question: My US based organization has moved within the same building, only changing floors.  Therefore, the address remains the same with exception of the floor/suite number. Does this move require us to complete a 5106, provide an updated W9, or any other documentation? Answer 1: Your broker can transmit a 5106 update electronically for you.  […]

  • Exports

    Question: I was looking for some feedback on international shipment request on personal items.   I recently moved into a company allows employees to use our shipping account numbers to ship personal items as they feel this is a benefit for them.  As I am Trade Compliance officer for company every international shipment comes through me […]

  • Data Mining

    Question: I would like to ask the trade community for their experiences regarding data mining.   Our company has submitted a confidentiality manifest with CBP year after year, yet we find our information on different data mining platforms.  Any suggestions or recommendations for our next steps?  How can we avoid and limit our information to be […]