Miscellaneous

MISCELLANEOUS

  • Dutch Customs switch to DMS

    Question: Anyone out there ship out of the Netherlands? We’re being told that Dutch Customs is switching computer systems.  Will an EORI required to file from then on?  If it is required, must it be an NL EORI, or can it be any EU EORI number? Our broker is giving us conflicting answers. Answer 1: […]

  • end user and RMA’s

    Question: Kind of curious to know how any seasoned member would handle this situation.  Our RMA department fails to understand that we can’t always just ship anywhere in the world. Yet on a daily basis I find out that we have shipped replacement units to places other than the original sales address. To me, that […]

  • Trade Compliance Presentation

    Question: Hello Members: I am new to the company for about 3 months.  The role never had a GTC role.  While many see me as of no value, others see me as a valuable resource of knowledge making their work much easier. I have been asked to do a 2 page presentation about trade compliance […]

  • Malaysia STA Permit

    Question: We have a shipment held up in Malaysia by Customs.  They are requesting a STA permit.  This is apparently a Security Threat Assessment form for hazardous material, but our shipment is both non-hazardous and EAR99, yet Customs is still insisting on the form (that we’re still trying to find a copy of).  Has anyone […]

  • Consolidated Entry

    Question: I am working on a consolidated entry project to maximize our MPF savings on imports. I understand that if you have cargo subject to PGA clearance/holds or cargo frequently examined, you risk having all of your shipments halted if just one of them goes on examination. Since we have a low exam rate, the […]

  • Plastic Pallets

    Question: My question is off the “Compliance” topic.  I’m looking for ideas or best practices to reuse/recycling plastic pallets.  We import from certain regions on plastic pallets and find ourselves with an influx of pallets from time to time.  I’m curious as to what other members do or if there are reputable companies that “buy” […]

  • Refusal to complete end user certification

    Question: Hello members, I am fairly new to compliance in the aerospace industry. We have a customer that is a major airline that is refusing to complete our End User Certificate form. The PO is for a domestic sale of 9A991 parts. My question is: How would you address this with the customer? Do you […]

  • USITC Investigation Questionnaires (AD/CVD)

    Question: Who is responsible for completing USITC Investigation Questionnaires (AD/CVD) questionnaires within a company? The questions seem to be more related to sales versus import/export related. Answer 1: The party who has the information to be able to answer the questions. Answer 2: Typically I have turned this type of request over to the Finance […]

  • FMS and Commercial Invoice

    Question: In the case of an FMS sale, is the US manufacturer of the defense article required to issue the export commercial invoice or is the invoice issued by the U.S. government. I have a case where a client, the U.S. manufacturer of the defense article is being asked to issue the commercial invoice (request […]

  • Acronyms

    Question: Good morning – can someone tell me where I can find a list of acronyms and the meanings used for Import/Export and Supply Chain ?  Thanks so much, Answer 1: This may be helpful.  https://www.thompsoncoburn.com/docs/default-source/publication-documents/trade-compliance-handbook1-29-20163c302326dda26f05acb8ff0000ba5cc9.pdf?sfvrsn=1e924cea_31  Answered by: Robert Shapiro – rshapiro@thompsoncoburn.comTitle: Partner, Company: Thompson Coburn LLP

  • NON-US PERSONS PROVIDING HTS SERVICES

    QUESTION: From this week’s Federal Register Notice, “CBP has clarified in Headquarters ruling H045695 (October 15, 2010) that classification at the six digit HTSUS level does not constitute customs business. In addition, classification at a level lower than six digits, such as the four-digit HTSUS level, is not considered customs business either. Even though CBP […]

  • UFLPA

    QUESTION: What happened to those Poly silica shipment that got stop due to UFLPA?  If they were released, what documentation is needed to release them? *************** Answers: Information on detained shipments under WROs or UFLPA is not being formally released by CBP, although informationally there is no polysilicon being released for entry if the importer […]