QUESTION: We are interested to establish a DC in an APAC country that would service the region. Are there any available studies or research on this topic that compare the pros and cons of setting a DC up in different countries? What are the top five countries in which to establish a DC? We are […]
QUESTION: Does anyone have any information on Russia’s retaliation against US sanctions? Is anyone aware of the that was introduced by Rep/Dem sponsors that expands US sanctions to include Russian energy projects and effectively bar Western companies from any involvement in the country? What does that mean? ********* Add’l Answer: See S. 3336, introduced August […]
QUESTION: I would like to ask the membership how they handle security procedures for a Corporate office located in a building that is shared with other business. Main lobby is monitored by overall building security and not company specific security/receptionist. Security guards do monitor access, but do not request to see ID, and do not […]
QUESTION: For 9801 imports, can the Manufacture Name and Location be left blank or noted as “Unknown” on the Importer/Owners Declaration, for shipments where the item is returning to the US using proof of export(less than 3 years from export to reimport), when no Manufactures Affidavit is available or goods are foreign origin? =========== Answer: […]
Does anyone have a basic trade compliance questionnaire that they can share with me that covers maybe two questions from the areas of trade compliance focus – value, HS Code, FTA, country of origin, exports? ================ ANSWERS: Obviously I don’t know your company or the personalities involved, but I would not recommend this approach. If […]
QUESTION: Our sister site in the UK needs to obtain reexport authorization for an ITAR controlled item. Our site in the U.S. is not involved in this transaction in any way. I believe it is best for the GC requesting the authorization to be sent directly from the UK site to DoS; however, I want […]
QUESTION: Can foreign producers reimburse Section 301 duty payments made by importers? ========== Answers: I believe this would be considered a rebate and advise against it. ========== Yes. This is not like anti dumping or CVD. ========== Yes, it is legal for suppliers to reimburse importers for the Section 301 duties. We have had a […]
QUESTION: Our sister site in the UK needs to obtain reexport authorization for an ITAR controlled item. Our site in the U.S. is not involved in this transaction in any way. I believe it is best for the GC requesting the authorization to be sent directly from the UK site to DoS; however, I want […]
QUESTION: We are contemplating setting up a Drop Shipment scenario between US, CN and SK. SK company would send PO to US company. US company would send PO to CN related party. CN company would ship to SK company. We want the final invoice that the SK company and SK Customs sees to be the […]
QUESTION: When the Federal Register says ” Prohibition on the export to Russia of any goods or technology on that part of the control list established under Section 2404(c)(1) of the Appendix to Title 50″ Is that referring to items controlled for National Security (NS) reasons? We’re trying to figure out exactly what these new […]
QUESTION: Does anyone have a rules of origin , 19 cfr part 102, presentation they are willing to share? ========== Answer: Section 102 rules of origin only apply to certain trade agreements (NAFTA) an apparel. Section 102 has limited applicability … The preamble provides … 102.0 Scope. With the exception of §§102.21 through 102.25, this part […]
QUESTION: Who pays for demurrage at destination airport for Incoterm CIP Destination Airport ? ================ ANSWERS: Per CIP Incoterms, that is specified in the contract of carriage. If the CoC shows destination is airport or ocean port, then demurrage would be up to the buyer. Please, see attached Reference chart for more details. http://www.icpainc.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Incoterms-Reference-Chart.pdf ======================= […]
