QUESTION: We ship large assemblies, disassembled for shipping, and include the nuts, bolts, struts, etc that are required for the re-assembly as “Ship Loose.” (Nothing extra, no spares. Just the things that come off it when we take it apart.) That’s ok if the “ship loose” travels with the disassembled unit. But, if the “ship […]
QUESTION: Are the items on the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill going to be subject to Section 301 duties? ========== Answer: There is talk that Trump may not sign the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill, because it is counter to his current trade policy. George Tuttle III Law Offices of George R. Tuttle, A.P.C. 1100 Larkspur Landing Circle, Suite […]
QUESTION: If a third party logistics provider’s business model is to provide warehouses around the world, and on behalf of clients will facilitate freight forwarders to process the goods as they move, is this 3PL considered a “broker” and/or in other ways considered exporting/importing? ************ Answers: There is no easy answer as there is not […]
QUESTION: Someone in my organization asked me how the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB), also known as H.R. 4318 would affect our organization. I couldn’t find much about it online, nor a list of the tariff codes impacted. Has anyone else been following the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill, or is it too soon in the process to […]
QUESTION: We ship large assemblies, disassembled for shipping, and include the nuts, bolts, struts, etc that are required for the re-assembly as “Ship Loose.” (Nothing extra, no spares. Just the things that come off it when we take it apart.) That’s ok if the “ship loose” travels with the disassembled unit.But, if the “ship loose” […]
QUESTION: We were just informed by CBP CEE personnel that they would like to do a “Importer Visit”. We have quarterly calls with CEE personnel but this is the first time they have asked to come on the premises. They also want to visit one of our local factories. Can anyone share their experience? Do […]
QUESTION: We are a Fortune 500 Company headquartered in the U.S. Our current Director of Global Trade Compliance is moving into a different role within the company, and we have a new Director of Global Trade Compliance who will be located in Belgium and is not a U.S. citizen. Are there any concerns about having […]
QUESTION: Would a bus, with the engine removed, be considered a self-propelled vehicle as defined in 19 CFR 192.1 and subject to the requirements of 19 CFR 192.2 upon export to Canada? ================= ANSWER: If the engine has been removed, I would think that the bus does not fit into the definition in 192.1 and […]
QUESTION: Would the membership advise where we are currently in the Sec 301 additional tariffs announced by the USTR? As I understand, List 1 was effective 07/06/18 and duty rates are 25%. List 2 is currently in the comment stage and duty rates are 25%. The final list, made public by the USTR last week, […]
QUESTION: I am concerned the cost for fumigation and delays in importing could hurt our customers. I have read DAWR requirement for Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB). The fumigation will be required for most products from Sept 1 2018 to April 30th of 2019. Any ideas for dealing with this costly process ? A long […]
QUESTION: The following definitions are somewhat circular. Can someone please provide some examples of each type to better clarify the differences. Purchaser. The person abroad who has entered into a transaction to purchase an item for delivery to the ultimate consignee. In most cases, the purchaser is not a bank, forwarding agent, or intermediary. The […]
QUESTION: Can anyone provide a list of all possible charges when you are importing into the United States? Anything that would add to your cost of importing. I know that there are some customs charges that I may not be aware of ********** Answers: From the broker: Too many to list them all but here […]
