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 […]
QUESTION: The company is organized into separate business units. Some business unit corporate/headquarters are in the United States, but most are in Europe. This question is geared towards the US corporate office. In performing a screening for potential new business outside of the United States it was found that the purchaser is listed on […]
QUESTION: We sell a product to a foreign customer ex-works our dock and use the foreign customer’s courier’s account to ship to their facility in Italy (we are not responsible for freight charges). Are we responsible for placing the freight charges (shipping charges) on the export commercial invoice? ========== Answers: Are you billing the […]
QUESTION: Is it possible for anyone other than the original filer of an EEI to amend the information if needed? A situational description could be when you have an agent do a filing where they make a mistake that you ask them (repeatedly) to fix, but they do not. Could I then amend the EEI?? […]
QUESTION: 19USC1304 states goods marking must indicate to the U.S. Ultimate Purchaser the name of the country of origin(with some exceptions), while 19CFR134.1(d) defines the Ultimate Purchaser as generally the last person in the United States who will receive the article in the form in which it was imported. Our firm primarily manufactures and […]
