The International team currently manually enters the following information into an Access table for each entry: Carrier TEV File # Entry # Origin Entry Date Vendor Name Air/Ocean/Road 20’/40’/40’hc/45′, nbr of containers by size PO Broker Fee Duty Do other companies do this as well? If not, what information from the entry packets do you […]
For companies utilizing alternative recordkeeping processes, how long do you retain the original document? 19CFR 163.5 states 120 days. Has anyone successfully negotiated a shorter period? Would you be willing to share your strategy?
If import/shipping documents are issued by a vendor in paper form, subsequently sent to a freight forwarder who in turn scans the images and forwards the electronic documents to our customs broker to prepare the Customs entry. Does the group believe that the importer must obtain and maintain the original documents scan by the forwarder […]
This question is for those in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry. My company does quite a bit of business with third party contractors from an import standpoint. A question came up regarding recordkeeping responsibilities at third party contractors. My company is the importer of record for many of these imports as we own the material while being […]
At the present time, our system prints export commercial invoices with Schedule B and C/O information. SED info is transmitted electronically and responses are filed with export documentation. The system is not programmed to print a packing list. 75% of our exports are small packages, usually one box. Are you required to have a copy […]
Has anyone applied for and approved for electronic record retention, if so, how long before CBP approved your application.
If someone has knowledge/experience of using a 3rd party service provider (non customs broker) for Recordkeeping (where the provider stores the copies, and also provides imaged copies), could you please provide details on typical costs charged, and experience in using (pros/cons).
Can members please share their experience with recordkeeping in regards to compliance documentation (including customs docs, letters of credit, purchase orders, etc.). We are a large company and are having difficulties keeping up with the manual files.
DOCUMENT IMAGING SOFTWARE: Does anyone have any experience with Document scanning and storage software? Is anyone using this technology to store and archive import/export documents for record retention purposes? I am managing a small group of 2 people supporting a rapidly growing import volume. Looking to automate the document retention and achieving process to free […]
Question: What is everyone doing for record keeping requirements on electronic transfers under the TSR and ENC license exceptions?
QUESTION ON RECEIVING REPORTS; Would like to pool the membership on this issue. We have Oracle and we use the Oracle Receiving Module to receive our products and infrequently we also do hard copy receiving reports as well. I want to standardize that process. If a CBP auditor should ask for “receiving reports”, can we […]
Specifically, as the Ultimate Consignee in the US on a PO placed with a Canadian Supplier: The Canadian Supplier acts as a US NRI and ships to the US location under DDP terms. What records must the Ultimate Consignee maintain? My interpretation and compliance requirements as a US IOR are to maintain the CF3461, CF7501, […]
