• Record Keeping Q&A 37

    Would like to know if any of you have transitioned from hard copy/paper files of import entry documents/records to 100% electronic images. If so, can you share if you encountered any specific difficulties in making the transition? If you have not transitioned, do you have plans to do so in the near future? Appreciate any […]

  • Record Keeping Q&A 38

    Basic Export Question: A U.S. company takes an order from an overseas customer. The product is manufactured by an overseas manufacturer located in a country other than that of the customer. The U.S. company instructs the manufacturer to drop ship directly to their customer. The product never touches the U.S. I understand that in this […]

  • Record Keeping Q&A 39

    In preparation for Earth Day, our company is considering a change to paperless records storage. Currently, we do about 85% or our entries via ABI. According to CFR 19 163.4, we are required to keep records in their “original format” for 120 calendar days. My question is this: Since our entries are ABI, is our […]

  • Record Keeping Q&A 40

    I am reviewing our recordkeeping procedures for exports. Everything looks pretty good as we keep records of SED filings, sales orders, SLI’s etc…and other documentation required in part 762. However, I would like to get a copy of the procedure that the BIS would use during their audit so I can do my own assessment […]

  • Record Keeping Q&A 41

    Am I going overboard? I download all relevant documents from our carrier’s website (formal, informal and sections) then I match them by entry number to the carriers invoice. Review details for accuracy – I review every one because the error rate has been 7 our of 10, record some detail into an electronic spreadsheet for […]

  • Record Keeping Q&A 42

    Am I going overboard? I download all relevant documents from our carrier’s website (formal, informal and sections) then I match them by entry number to the carriers invoice. Review details for accuracy – I review every one because the error rate has been 7 our of 10, record some detail into an electronic spreadsheet for […]

  • Record Keeping Q&A 43

    Am I going overboard? I download all relevant documents from our carrier’s website (formal, informal and sections) then I match them by entry number to the carriers invoice. Review details for accuracy – I review every one because the error rate has been 7 our of 10, record some detail into an electronic spreadsheet for […]

  • Record Keeping Q&A 44

    Am I going overboard? I download all relevant documents from our carrier’s website (formal, informal and sections) then I match them by entry number to the carriers invoice. Review details for accuracy – I review every one because the error rate has been 7 our of 10, record some detail into an electronic spreadsheet for […]