QUESTION: Does there exist an HTS code or valuation method for defective goods solely for donation? Any suggestions? We have a situation in which a container-full of jackets have quality issues and can’t be sold to the public. The overseas factory we shipping the product directly to the USA-based charity, and we will be importer […]
QUESTION: I am stumped. If I were to use the FDA’s Import For Export (IFE) program I would use the Intended Use Code of 970.001. One of the mandatory Affirmation of Compliance is LST (Device Listing Number), but the product is not listed with the FDA, so if I do not have an LST, the […]
QUESTION: 1. Are capacitors that are clearly designed for commercial applications can meet the criteria of ITAR USML Category XI(c)(5), or only capacitors that are specially designed for military applications are controlled under ITAR USML Category XI(c)(5)? This is asked even that ITAR USML Category XI(c)(5) have only technical parameters and not the “specially designed”. […]
QUESTION: Have a question regarding exporting to Guam. The commodity we are exporting does not require a license but it is over $2500 in value. Are we still required to file EEI. Since Guam is a territory of US. Per 15 CFR 30.2. Are there any special regulation to exporting to Guam. *************** Answers: No. […]
Add’l Answer: You can hire counsel if you like spending money. But if your product meets the requirements listed in the MTB, you are allowed to claim the MTB. We claim a MTB which we did not request, I reviewed the provisions, checked off the boxes that it qualified and then I informed our Account […]
QUESTION: I was wondering how the membership is preparing for the newly published CTPAT MSC’s. Specifically, I would like to know: • Does anyone already have a template they can share with a statement promoting a culture of security and affirming commitment to supply chain (Section 1.1) • For the cross-functional committee team, what management […]
QUESTION: It is my understanding final comments are due for List 4 by June 17th 2019. Has anyone in the membership submitted comments for previous lists and been successful with the outcome? Is there a special format? Where are the comments sent, etc. Basically, where can I find information or get an example of comments […]
QUESTION: My company files its own AES export filing. When we file AES, in the Date of Exportation, we put the date that left our warehouse dock. 1) Are we supposed to go back to AES and update the actual date of exportation (exporting out of US) along with the Port of Unlading, Port of […]
QUESTION: I am looking to take the Oct. 2019 customs broker exam and am not sure how to go about preparing for it. 1. Is a prep course necessary? 2. What does a prep course do for this particular exam as opposed to just studying previous exam questions? 3. What strategies are critical to passing […]
QUESTION: My company recently had a broker file 2 entries under our importer number without our Power of Attorney. The only way I found out about it was through an ACE report. We also had this happen a few years ago. Is there a way to prevent brokers from erroneously filing entries with our IOR […]
QUESTION: Wondering if anyone works for a company that incorporates blockchain into their SC mgmt strategy. How does this work? how does it impact trade compliance and logistics? Has the use of blockchain improved things for your company? What changes did it require cross functionally? Was it, will it be a painful transition? How much […]
QUESTION: Are registration documents considered dutiable? For example, Company A (U.S. importer) pays company B (manufacturer located outside the U.S.) for registration documents that are required in order to sell the goods in various markets including the U.S. These documents are not required to produce the finished good(s) that are being imported into the U.S., […]
