Import

Questions and answers about Import

  • IMPORTER PREPARED INVOICES

    Question: I recently discovered during an audit of import documents that an employee of my company (US importer) created a commercial invoice on our letterhead for a Canadian customer who was shipping back some damaged goods for repair. My company is the manufacturer of the goods. The commercial invoice was signed by her as well. […]

  • LEAD ACID BATTERIES FROM CHINA

    Question:   We are looking into importing batteries and containers (separately) of battery acid from China. I have been trying to find information on how and what’s required, Does anyone have experience in this that can advise?   ***********  

  • IMPORTING A MILLING MACHINE

      Question:       Does anyone know of any restrictions as far as clearing a new milling machine   with Japanese origin?  Any licenses, etc., that I may not be aware of?       ***********

  • ISF US Government files

      Question: I am clearing U.S. Government files for the U.S. Department of Veteran’s Administration being shipped in a 20 foot container from Manila to the U.S. In order to remain compliant, I need to file the ISF with in the next two days. The officer in LA was unable to assist me with this […]

  • QUESTION ON SCAC CODE ON ISF

      Question:   WE ship product from Asia using an NVOCC Forwarder who has a SCAC code.  When making the ISF declaration is it better to use the carrier SCAC or the Forwarder SCAC?  

  • QUESTION ON ISF ON CARGO TRANSITING CANADA

      Question: I am currently in a discussion with our broker regarding the following: We have some shipments that are routed through Prince Rupert, Canada with final destination of Chicago, IL. The broker is telling me that no ISF or E- Manifest is required. I disagree – I believe an ISF needs to be filed […]

  • Importing Handbags

      Question: I am interested in exploring the importation of a line of handbags can anyone provide some contacts and guidance re the pitfalls and problems to consider? Thank you 

  • Importing Handbags

      Question: I am interested in exploring the importation of a line of handbags can anyone provide some contacts and guidance re the pitfalls and problems to consider? Thank you 

  • Importing Handbags

      Question: I am interested in exploring the importation of a line of handbags can anyone provide some contacts and guidance re the pitfalls and problems to consider? Thank you 

  • Importing Handbags

      Question: I am interested in exploring the importation of a line of handbags can anyone provide some contacts and guidance re the pitfalls and problems to consider? Thank you  

  • XML INVOICE

      Question: Our facility in Mexico ships to the U.S. several times a week. Our commercial invoices can be hundreds of pages long, due to similar items (same HTS) with different unit prices. We are trying to simplify the entry process for our new Customs Broker. As long as we still have a normal commercial […]