Export

Questions and answers about Export

  • ROUTED EXPORT TRANSACTIONS

    Question:In a routed export transaction, if the forwarder obtains a POA and Authorization to file EEI from the FPPI, is that sufficient to make it a “routed” transaction?  Is it a requirement for the USPPI to also obtain in writing from the FPPI that they agree to take on the responsibility of the EEI filing?  […]

  • FPPI FORMAT

    Question: Does anyone have a format for the written authorization from the FPPI that they can share with the membership?

  • EXPORT OF REPAIRED PRODUCT

    Question: Title 15 CFR 30.29 indicates:  “The return of goods previously imported forrepair and alteration only and other returns to the foreign shipper oftemporary imported goods (declared as such on importation) shall have aschedule B or HTSUSA classification commodity number 9801.10.0000.  Thevalue reported in the EEI shall include parts and labor.  The value of theoriginal […]

  • EEI # ON EXPORT INVOICES

    Question: I am trying to find the requirements in EAR that state the commercial invoice must contain either the EEI number or the statement “no EEI” required for all exports.  I was aware that this information must be present on the AWB, but I was not aware of the commercial invoice requirements.  Can someone point […]

  • EXPORTS TO EGYPT

    Question:Our customer in Egypt has asked us to remove country of origin marking labels from product that is not made in the USA.  Although we would never considering doing this, we would like to find out why they would make such a request. They have indicated that there is a Customs regulations stating that all […]

  • OBTAINING EXPORT DATA

    Question:Is there an export equivalent to ITRAC data?  There is a lot of consolidation happening in my company and I want to have a clear picture of what the other units are doing export wise before I agree to take it on without additional staff

  • BIS SNAP-R LICENSE

    Question:Is it within the regulations that a USPPI can ship a BIS restricted good upon the approval communication and electronic copy of the license via SNAP- R or does the USPPI need to wait for the original license from BIS?

  • DOING BIZ WITH CUBA

    Question:   We sell and export products for the tour and travel industry to a company say in France that are used on guided tours offered around the world.  For example tents (this is not our product but a fair comparison).  This tour company offers trips to Cuba.  They could take our product to Cuba […]

  • DECLARING NVO’S ON THE EEI

    Question:   With regards to the AES filing requirements, is there any mention by US Census on the acceptability of declaring NVOCCs (Non-vessel Operating Common Carriers) on the EEI?

  • DROP SHIPPING TO VENDORS

    Question:   One of our divisions notified us today that they will be drop shipping items directly to our customers from foreign vendors.  Normally, for domestic drop ship items, a copy  of the pack-slip indicating our price to the consumer is included in the shipment.  But this is a little different because it is being […]

  • EXPORTS FROM JAPAN TO IRAN

    Question: We sell medical imaging equipment and are being asked by a customer to ship a system from Japan to an Iranian port for him.  The final destination he has assured us is not Iran and it is Afghanistan. He has given us the name and address of the end user.   He claims it is […]

  • NRC LICENSE

    Question: We are conducting research with an 0A001 item. Licensing Authority is the NRC. Do we need a license for a deemed export for students working with this technology from Mexico or Italy?  In reviewing  10 CFR Part 110.26, it looks like we may need a general license for the students from Italy. I am […]