Know Your EAR From Your CAF
…that come up the most for those who work in international trade. We kept it to one page, so it makes a great desk reference tool. International Trade Acronyms [pdf]…
Is Your Imported Product Listed Here? Better Check Your Invoices.
…Additional information for certain classes of merchandise [PDF]. The requirements start midway down page 1. Classes of merchandise requiring additional information on the invoice aluminum and alloys of aluminum articles…
Learn the Ropes of Export Trade Financing
…Financing Government-Guaranteed Export Working Capital Programs Export Credit Insurance Export Factoring Forfaiting Government Assisted Foreign Buyer Financing Government-Backed Agricultural Export Financing Foreign Exchange Risk Management Get the guide [Online] [PDF]…
If My Cargo Is Not Adequately Insured, What Is My Exposure?
…Even when using Incoterms correctly, where the responsibility to insure is with the other party, there may be exposure regarding difference in coverage for perils not specifically named in the…
Revamped Customs Entry Checklist
…covers: documents included in the entry file entry summary details accounts payable record check commercial invoice details receiving record quantity match importer security filing details (new) Download the checklist [pdf]…
Importer Freebie: Customs Valuation Methods
…Customs expert, such as a Customs broker. Importers should always consult with their broker on matters of valuation to ensure their goods are properly appraised. Download: Customs Valuation Methods [pdf]…
Attack of the Asia Gypsy Moth
…Inspection Agency has photo evidence documenting the widespread nature of this pest problem. See the photos here [pdf]. Image: Lymantria dispar dispar “asian race” female, from Mongolia by Alexander Schintlmeister…
New Law Makes National Freight Program a Reality
…you a vision of what that program would look like. You can read about it here. Read the final text of the bill Read a summary of the bill [pdf]…
LA/Long Beach Increase PierPass-Related Fee
…incentive to move cargo outside of peak hours by charging the Traffic Mitigation Fee for container moves made Monday-Friday, 3am to 6pm. PierPass press release announcing fee increase [pdf] PierPass…
Rules Tariff
Rules Tariff [pdf] Carrier reserves the right to utilize Negotiated Rate Arrangement (NRA) in lieu of tariff rate filing in accordance with regulations of the FMC where permitted or applicable…