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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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” […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
QUESTION: It’s been some time since I’ve been involved in preparing documentation for an export shipment. With that said, many years ago we sent all invoices and documentation electronically to a customer’s broker instead of with the truck carrier. Upon joining my newest company, I’ve been told all documents are sent WITH the physical shipment […]
QUESTION: Can anyone tell me the definition of “agent” in the context of 15 CFR § 30.6(b)(2) Intermediate Consignee? Would an agent be a buying or selling agent, distributor, export agent? What is the role of an agent? 15 CFR § 30.6(b)(2) Intermediate Consignee – The name and address of the intermediate consignee (if any) shall be reported. The intermediate […]
