We’ve just started selling computer hardware in Puerto Rico. As I understand the regulations, these transactions are not considered exports by BIS but customs requires that we file an SED/AES for shipments to Puerto Rico. We are a re-seller and some of our primary suppliers list themselves as the shipper of record on shipments to […]
QUESTION: > Recordkeeping question: I use UPS as a small package carrier for 99% > of my imports and they also act as our broker. > > Many entries are processed as an informal and combined with many other > importers shipments. > > They say in this case they are the importer of record […]
Would someone share the record keeping procedures for shipments from Canada and Mexico – for Consignees (not importer or record) We have two scenarios: 1) Purchase orders were issued under DDP terms. 2) Purchase orders were originally domestic orders, however vendor shipped directly from Canada to our warehouse. What is your experience in getting copies […]
Is anyone doing strictly electronic data record keeping? Has anyone information on what customs may request from us, if we wish to have a freight payment service receive in and scan all our import documentation – providing it to us simply on a disk for record keeping purposes.
I understand the regs (163.5) to pertain to the differentiation of electronic copies and true electronic entry data. For example, keeping scanned copies of entries is not ‘electronic’ data. These are still ‘original’ records. Electronic data would mean that all the entry data is available in a company’s system(s) and can be extracted if requested […]
We recently filed a Customs disclosure covering various issues over the last 5 years (2002 – 2007). We used a statistical sample and applied the error rate to the 5 year universe. What are the recordkeeping requirements after filing a disclosure for those entries that were included in the 5 year universe? Are we required […]
We recently filed a Customs disclosure covering various issues over the last 5 years (2002 – 2007). We used a statistical sample and applied the error rate to the 5 year universe. What are the recordkeeping requirements after filing a disclosure for those entries that were included in the 5 year universe? Are we required […]
Would like to know if any of you have transitioned from hard copy/paper files of import entry documents/records to 100% electronic images. If so, can you share if you encountered any specific difficulties in making the transition? If you have not transitioned, do you have plans to do so in the near future? Appreciate any […]
Basic Export Question: A U.S. company takes an order from an overseas customer. The product is manufactured by an overseas manufacturer located in a country other than that of the customer. The U.S. company instructs the manufacturer to drop ship directly to their customer. The product never touches the U.S. I understand that in this […]
In preparation for Earth Day, our company is considering a change to paperless records storage. Currently, we do about 85% or our entries via ABI. According to CFR 19 163.4, we are required to keep records in their “original format” for 120 calendar days. My question is this: Since our entries are ABI, is our […]
I am reviewing our recordkeeping procedures for exports. Everything looks pretty good as we keep records of SED filings, sales orders, SLI’s etc…and other documentation required in part 762. However, I would like to get a copy of the procedure that the BIS would use during their audit so I can do my own assessment […]
Am I going overboard? I download all relevant documents from our carrier’s website (formal, informal and sections) then I match them by entry number to the carriers invoice. Review details for accuracy – I review every one because the error rate has been 7 our of 10, record some detail into an electronic spreadsheet for […]
