Export

QUESTION: We are starting to export retail packs of mixed finished goods (4 similar products in a single package, intended for retail sale). The retail packs are identified in our system as a single item code, and our system defaults to a single HTS/Schedule B classified per item code. However, the items in the pack, […]

QUESTION: In order to do permanent export of USML (§121. 1) items outside the US, one need a State Department’s Export License (e.g. DSP-5, DSP-83). https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=86008bdffd1fb2e79cc5df41a180750a&node=22:1.0.1.13.58&rgn=div5 In order to do permanent import of USMIL (§447.21) items into the US, one need ATF’s Export License. https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=5483b3d742aa0c4bdb9f80a7fc8e0d4c&node=se27.3.447_121&rgn=div8 My question is that for export of some specific USML […]

QUESTION: If I’m filing AES for a shipment with multiple lines and only one of the lines is over the $2500 threshold do I have to file for all lines (even though the others are under the $2500), or just the line that is over the $2500? ========== Answers: No you do not have to […]

QUESTION: I had the impression that only the Country of Origin endorsement is needed , but was informed that the shipping invoice is also needed to be endorsed on. What is the mandatory documents to be endorsed by origin local chamber in order to clear Dubai Customs? ********** Answers: I don’t know what the specific […]

QUESTION: I need to ship repair/replacement parts for this unit under warranty to my customer in Thailand.  There is  no sale and the parts are shipped NOT FOR SALE.  WARRANTY REPLACEMENT PARTS.  VALUE FOR CUSTOMS PURPOSES ONLY. My question is what value should I declare for the parts being shipped under warranty to my customer? […]

QUESTION: Our company frequently re-exports non-USML items that we have imported as US Goods Returned for Repair under 9801.00.1012.  A number of our overseas locations have requested that we do not include repair costs on our export invoices. It is my understanding that we are required to list this information on our EEI filing and […]

QUESTION: We are selling our products through a routed export process, and deliver our goods to a foreign customer’s freight forwarder (warehouse).  The foreign customer is responsible for the export formalities as the FPPI. We are not the exporter, just the USPPI.  Our commercial invoice indicates our corporate address in NJ, the goods are shipped […]

QUESTION: Does anyone of the members have experience with Lebanon Customs? Customs officer at the port disagreed with our classification. Do they have a process to submit for an official rulings? Is there a database for previous rulings? ========== Reach out to export.gov   First review the country guide.  Then try contacting someone at Commercial […]

QUESTION: Does anyone in the membership have experience exporting to Libya?  Where can I find out about permissions and restrictions? ================= ANSWERS: You need to be more specific.  Libya is listed in 22 CFR 126.1 as policy of denial country, and in the Commerce Country Groups as D1, D2, D3, D4, and D5.  So very […]

QUESTION: My people are arguing with me about our US export recordkeeping requirements. My people say that we do NOT need to get a copy of the air waybill or ocean bill of lading back from the US forwarder legally because we do not “make” it.   762.1(b) says  “..all records described in §762.2 of this […]

QUESTION: Qatar customs requires an original, chamber-attested invoice and certificate of origin from the exporting country for import clearance of ocean freight.  How do other members manage triangle/drop shipments into Qatar where the supplier is shipping direct from country “A” but the seller is invoicing, with a markup, from country “B”? ================ ANSWER: This is […]