Export

Questions and answers about Export

  • DC AS EXPORTER OF RECORD

    Question: Our affiliate in Mexico is planning on making direct purchase of fashion accessories from a U.S. vendor. Terms will be FCA U.S. port and they want the terms to be FCA Miami, FL,  the location of our Distribution Center. The intention is then to consolidate these goods with the goods coming out of the […]

  • DISTRIBUTOR REMINDER LETTER-addt’l answers

    Question: Does anyone have a template letter to send to distributors to remind them of US export regulations and restrictions on exporting to sanctioned parties? ========== Addl Answer: If you would like to contact me directly I will send you our End User Cert language which may help.  You can also do an online search […]

  • IMPORT AND EXPORT TO THAILAND

    Question: We have come upon a new business scenario and I’m looking for guidance on the documentation requirements.   We are having a product made in Thailand and are responsible for shipment of all raw materials (some from US, some from other countries in Asia) that are sent to the Thai manufacturer. Upon completion of […]

  • EXPORT OF DEMO EQUIPMENT

    Question: I need to ship general export/telecom equipment overseas to our sales team in UK so they can use it for demonstration purposes only – no commercial transaction. I can import under our UK subsidiary. Value is over $2,500 USD. Would our UK subsidiary be the USPPI? Do I indicate that USPPI and foreign entity […]

  • ELECTRONIC IMPORT-EXPORT DATABASE

    Question: We are looking to implement a database to consolidate and streamline import and export information globally (such as:  HTS / ECCN classification, Customs descriptions, OGA requirements, etc).Based on the following criteria: 1 Part # = Multiple country HTS codes, Customs descriptions, OGA requirements, etc. Approx 30,000 part # per country Database would be in […]

  • EXPORTING LAPTOPS SMARTPHONES-addt’l answers

    Question: When shipping a laptop or smartphone out of the country (not hand-carried), we determine the ECCN for each piece of software contained on the device in addition to the device itself. I’m wondering how this should be declared on exporting paperwork and the AES filing (when needed)(i.e. does the software need to be listed […]

  • EXPORTING LAPTOPS SMARTPHONES-addt’l answers

    Question: When shipping a laptop or smartphone out of the country (not hand-carried), we determine the ECCN for each piece of software contained on the device in addition to the device itself. I’m wondering how this should be declared on exporting paperwork and the AES filing (when needed)(i.e. does the software need to be listed […]

  • IMPORTING FOOD FOR RE-EXPORT ONLY-addt’l answers

    Question: Our customer purchases our food products in the US, consolidates them and exports them to their food stores overseas.  The same customer is now interested in purchasing products from Mexico that have Spanish labeling.  They would like to import the Mexican products into the US and then consolidate them for export with US-labeled foods.  They are […]

  • EXPORTING LAPTOPS SMARTPHONES

    Question: When shipping a laptop or smartphone out of the country (not hand-carried), we determine the ECCN for each piece of software contained on the device in addition to the device itself. I’m wondering how this should be declared on exporting paperwork and the AES filing (when needed)(i.e. does the software need to be listed […]

  • EXPORTS TO RUSSIA

    Question: We are a US corporation, we do not export directly to Russia, but our European company does.  The latest from BIS states: “BIS is also amending the EAR to impose license requirements for items destined to Russia when those items are intended for a military end use or military end user.” I understand this […]

  • IMPORTING FOOD FOR RE-EXPORT ONLY

    Question: Our customer purchases our food products in the US, consolidates them and exports them to their food stores overseas.  The same customer is now interested in purchasing products from Mexico that have Spanish labeling.  They would like to import the Mexican products into the US and then consolidate them for export with US-labeled foods.  They are […]

  • C-TPAT FOR EXPORTS

    Question: Can the membership provide “quick-hit” advice on the EXPORTER C-TPAT application for a small-to-mid size US exporter? Specifically: Has anyone in the membership experienced the cradle to grave timeline? What have the benefits been for your company? Do you have a template or resources available to compile the following: Documented export security program C-TPAT supply chain security […]