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Customs Clearance Procedure of Items Shipped to the University from Overseas Suppliers

Customs Clearance Procedure of Items Shipped to the University from Overseas Suppliers. www.wnepstein.com. Prerequisite: Start at the beginning. Establish the terms of sale. Eliminate “surprises” and unexpected costs. Refer to Incoterms. Prerequisite: Start at the beginning.

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Customs Clearance Procedure of Items Shipped to the University from Overseas Suppliers

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  1. Customs Clearance Procedure of Items Shipped to the University from Overseas Suppliers www.wnepstein.com

  2. Prerequisite: Start at the beginning Establish the terms of sale. Eliminate “surprises” and unexpected costs. Refer to Incoterms.

  3. Prerequisite: Start at the beginning Select a Freight Forwarder. Establish mode of shipment. Issue precise instructions.

  4. Customs Clearance 101 All shipments must be entered and cleared. Power of attorney. Customs Bond. Proper documentation: Bill of lading, invoice, packing list, other.

  5. Customs Clearance 101 Correct HTS classification and duty payment is responsibility of importer. Must use “reasonable care.” Customs enforces laws for many other governmental agencies (OGA). FDA, USDA, F&W, ATF, DEA, etc., etc.

  6. Customs Clearance 101 Entry detail is sent from Epstein office to Customs data center, in electronic format. Details include importer ID, shipper ID, country or origin, value, HTS classification, OGA data. Most shipments are released electronically. Physical examination of the cargo MAY be performed at the port of cargo location.

  7. Typical University Shipments Furniture, Computers, Software, Books, Printed Matter, Promotional items, lab chemicals, test animals, rocks, dirt, test equipment, theater and production, art exhibits, gifts from benefactors.

  8. Advanced topics: Special Duty Free University Shipments Scientific Equipment Exhibitions Personal Effects

  9. Exporting– (a short primer) Establish terms of sale, or if goods on loan, determine which party pays for what. Select a freight forwarder, or follow instructions of the consignee. Is a CARNET applicable? Meet requirements for Shipper’s Export Declaration (SED). Observe TSA regulations for air cargo.

  10. Helpful Websites www.wnepstein.com www.cbp.gov www.aesdirect.gov/support/govsites www.fda.gov/ora/import

  11. Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism

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