Common Export Documents
…invoice, certificate of origin, and other supporting shipping documents. Destination Control Statement Indicated on the commercial invoice and ocean bill of lading/air waybill, this statement notifies the carrier and all…
US Customs Delays New Seal Standards for C-TPAT Members
…requirements, including process auditing of the manufacturer’s security practices and 18mm minimum width diameter requirement for bolt seals, in addition to indicating evidence of tampering. Benefits of the new standard…
Logistics Company is Hancock Airport’s Newest Tenant
…our region.” 123 Air Cargo Road, which had sat vacant for nine years, now bustles with the activity of Mohawk’s 60 employees. The company currently occupies 60% of the building’s…
Mohawk Adds 5 Certified Customs Specialists
…certification. The company recognizes the following employees for their recent accomplishments: Albany Branch Andrea Saathoff, Logistics Coordinator Buffalo Branch John Semo, Senior Account Executive Rochester Branch Chris Lindstrand, Import Coordinator…
Keep on Trucking? Part I
…current shortage, domestic carriers are not all that enthusiastic about adding capacity at a time when the economy is under-performing. With fuel prices constantly rising and retail shipping stagnant, one…
7 Ways to Harness the Power of Foreign Trade Zones
…6. Save with One Weekly Entry. Customs allows for weekly entry processing, which benefits importers because they pay a single Merchandise Processing Fee per week, versus paying on a per…
Cross-Border Trucking: To Be or Not To Be
…Mexican trucking company had passed the preauthorization audit to operate in the U.S. Meanwhile, the Teamster’s lawsuit is said to begin with opening arguments in December. Though the pilot program…
How to Survive an Export End-Use Check
…improperly, the check’s results will be considered “unfavorable” and the exporter’s future shipping activities will be monitored more closely by government officials or, in some instances, completely prohibited. Avoiding unfavorable…
My Goods Are EAR99. Why Do I Have to Screen?
…destination is not a sanctioned country. The U.S. restricts shipping to Sudan, Syria, Cuba, North Korea, and Iran. Exporters should carefully review embargo provisions for license requirements. End-Use Check. For…
Tariff Tool Takes Edge Off Searching Through FTA Docs
…of these texts discourages many businesses from pursuing the benefits buried within. That’s where the free tariff search tool on export.gov comes in handy. Here’s how it works. Select the…