QUESTION: Are the members of the community doing anything in particular to comply with additional sanctions on North Korea( i.e. notice to overseas suppliers, modifying contracts)? ********** Answers: Being that North Korea is an Embargoed Country we do not ship anything to them . Plus a license is always required. Embargoes sanctions (CRIMEA – REGION […]
QUESTION: We have an item that we are shipping internationally that requires a special wooden crate to be used; this is a reusable crate that can be used in the future if/when the items need returned for any repairs. Costs associated with packing an item are typically built into our product cost. For this order, […]
QUESTION: When a controlled goods (600 series) shipment is lost, is a company in violation when the customer pays for the freight and dictates how its shipped? What does a company need to do? ********** Answers: Not enough information for Series 600 shipment. Was the shipment under BIS license or possibly license exception STA. […]
QUESTION: My company is trying to start selling dental products to Bosnia. One of the items we are being asked to provide is a Free Sale Certificate. I’ve never had a request like this before. They state it’s needed as evidence that a medical device is used in the United State or in one of the EU […]
QUESTION: We are looking into adding moisture control desiccants in our ocean containers. There would be 4 to 6 of these hanging in each container. Each desiccant is approximately 4′ long and will hang along the wall of the container. They are disposable upon arrival, and are non-hazardous. Is anyone else doing this? How are […]
QUESTION: Does anyone in the membership know the exact regulations that dictate the denied party screen process? Which lists are “required” per regulations as part of the screening versus “nice to have”? Additionally, would these regulations be applicable to a foreign-owned subsidiary of a US company? ************* Answers: The regulations do not require a company […]
QUESTION: Our company is in the process of creating subsidiaries in several South American countries. The customers are requesting that we be the importer of record. Trying to avoid that scenario but would greatly appreciate it if anyone has any pointers, a checklist, etc. for countries such as Argentina, Chile or Peru. Thank you. ************** Answers: Wow, that’s a […]
QUESTION: How are other companies handling the chamberizing of documents (commercial invoice, packing list etc …) for countries that require? Do you handle in house with local chamber or outsource to freight forwarder or are there other methods to streamline this process? *************** Answers: Depends to which country the goods are going to. The simple […]
QUESTION: I am working with senior leaders in our company to establish an HR policy on hiring of foreign persons. The company has recently consolidated a number of separate entities under a single company here in the US. We are incorporated in the US, but foreign owned and ITAR registered as a manufacturer / exporter. […]
QUESTION: Is there anyone out there that would be willing to share if they have a checklist or process in place that they use for data points to verify accuracy against CI, BOL, PO etc prior to submission your 214 to CBP? ========== Answer: http://www.icpainc.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/59d7d13f917fe.pdf ==========
QUESTION: I work for a corporate customs brokerage and operate under their corporate license and permit. A friend of mine is starting an import/export business and has asked me if I could clear customs for his shipments as an independent contractor using my personal customs broker license. His company would compensate me for getting […]
QUESTION: my company sells PVC resin made by large multi-billion dollar companies. The resin can be made into PVC pipe, values, parts, and unfortunately PVC items that can become bombs used against US forces, civilians both domestically and abroad. The company is trying to determine if any of the PVC resin is considered dual […]
