Canada
- The FAST Program -
Expedited Customs
clearance between the US
and Canada is vital to
both countries.
Learn more at this site.
Carnet
- The Carnet has been
called a passport for your
equipment, samples, trade
show booth and more.
Classifying
Your Products for Export - On a daily basis,
millions of products from
the United States and
elsewhere enter markets
around the world. A
crucial aspect of this
constant stream of goods
is the proper
identification and
documentation of those
products for customs
purposes. For every item,
there is a customs
classification number that
ensures that customs
authorities recognize the
product and that the
appropriate customs fees
are assessed. These
numbers are also used to
obtain tariff rates,
complete export
documentation, and conduct
market research.
Fundamentals
of Export Documentation
- The basics of U.S.
export documentation
include but are not
limited to a commercial
invoice, packing list,
certificate of origin,
shipper's letter of
instructions, shipper's
export declaration, and
ocean bill of lading or
air waybill. Depending
upon the ultimate
destination, further
documentation may be
required in order to
fulfill the terms of sale
as well as to adhere to
the particular customs
regulations of a given
nation.
Hazardous
Materials Exports
-
Exporters who do business
in hazardous materials or
products composed of or
packaged with hazardous
material must be aware of
the steps required to ship
these items.
NAFTA
Certificate of Origin
- Learn how to complete
the basic document for
trade with Canada and
Mexico and where to
download copies of the
form.
Pre-Shipment
Inspection
- Firms providing this
service are ex-officio
Customs Officials of the
countries they represent.
Learn why it's in your
interest to cooperate.
Repair
and Warranty Re-Exports
- Companies use
merchandise and machinery
from all over the world.
Sometimes goods must be
returned to their country
of origin for repair and
maintenance. In
international trade and
shipping logistics, there
are two scenarios for U.S.
companies dealing with
repairs.
Temporary
Entry Made Easy -
Temporary entry of your
product or equipment into
a foreign country can take
many forms. The
purpose of this article is
discuss each topic,
provide the alternatives
available and give you the
easiest alternative
(although not the least
expensive).
Temporary
Entry Requirements for
Canada - Every day in
Canada, innumerable
commercial items enter the
country on a temporary
basis. Canadian Customs
officers are very familiar
with temporary entries,
and U.S. exporters, as
well as Canadian
importers, should be
prepared with some basic
background knowledge of
what to expect when goods
are being brought into
Canada but will be
returned to the United
States at a later date.
Unofficial USEAC BIS Guide
- As
a US Export Assistance
Center we can provide
guidance only, and
“official
determinations” can only
be made by BIS or other
appropriate export
regulating
authority. Here's an
overview that can be
useful.
