Question: We are a manufacturer sent a product to a foreign company to test the product. For return import to the USA, do we need to declare the testing cost to customs as a repair cost which improved the product’s value and condition? Answer 1: I don’t think testing costs are an improvement. They are […]
Question: Hello Compliance Community, I’m wondering how important the MID is to others regarding trade compliance these days? Our broker says that they don’t transmit the MID anymore, but they transmit the supplier’s name and address now. I know that CBP was/is testing other manufacturer/supplier identifications to replace the MIDs but not sure where they […]
Question: We export food products in refrigerated containers to Japan. Each container has a temperature recorder. Japanese customers are advising we must declare the temperature recorders on our documents and list on the ocean bill of lading. Example: 1302 cases of product + 1 temp recorder is detailed as 1303 cases, and the invoice needs […]
Question: According to regulations, where the country-of-origin placement on wearing apparel is? There is some information that indicates clothing for the upper torso must have the country of origin in the neck area per Customs in T.D. 54640 (6). This was in the “Marking Requirements for Wearing Apparel 2011” guidance document. Would you know if […]
Question: Our company will need to permanently import the USML XI category item. I do not find the commodity on the USMIL. Does this mean an import permit is not required? Can I just import as a regular item with no other restrictions? I’ve already reviewed the ATF exemption list and it didn’t apply any. […]
Question: Hello All. Our Audit group is reviewing the imports transactions and found that ACE entry summary report is showing the same entry in two different months. We asked our Freight Forwarder, and they said that we need to ask CBP directly. Our team contacted CBP, but unfortunately they stayed on hold for over than […]
Question: When there are multiple reporting Unit of Measures listed in the US tariff schedule, can either be used for US entry summary/declarations? Are both required? Answer 1: BOTH Answer 2: I presume you are extremely new to this because the answer is YES, YOU MUST RREPORT ALL. Answer 3: If there are multiple UOM’s […]
Question: We’re a US importer changing its company name. The EIN and IOR# remain the same. We’ve just updated the 5106 and the bond. Shipments already on the water have commercial invoices, bills of lading, and ISF filed with the old name, but when they arrive we will clear them through Customs under the new […]
Question: Are there any websites that publish import statistics by HTS/Value or by actual company? For example, if I wanted to see the value of imports of Christmas-related items (9505.10.5020) is there a site where I can find this? Also, are there any sites that contain specific retailers and value of imports and HTS codes […]
Question: Customer is wanting to import an item in its final assembled form but wants to declare on the import entry each component of the item individually on the entry with each having its own COO and value. Is this possible to import a final assembly and declare each component of the item individually and […]
Question: Hi My company is awaiting a response from the FDA regarding the approval of a NDA. In the meantime, we need to import API to begin commercial manufacturing. Our foreign manufacturer has applied for their DLS (NDC) number however, the FDA informed them that since we do not have an approved NDA, they can […]
Question: Wrong product was loaded and is currently set to arrive at the foreign port next week with FCA terms. We want to return the container to the US. If the customer redirects the container back to the US and never clears their Customs, are they still considered the Exporter/Shipper? Will they be able to […]
