Prior to Shipment
- Fax request for current status.
- Review shipping & payment terms.
- Confirm that Customs Broker has been selected.
- Does Broker have Purchaser's Power of Attorney?
-
Does Purchaser have Customs Bond (Either Single or
Continuous)?
-
Confirm that supplier will include any Assists in shipment
value?
-
Confirm that country of origin product marking instructions
are being followed.
-
Confirm that supplier will use purchaser supplied US Customs
Harmonized Number in shipping description.
- Specify to supplier transportation method and routing
-
Confirm consignee, notify party, port, & markings and that
buyer will receive copy of shipping papers
- Specify forwarder & broker if not included in P. O.
- Confirm that supplier or forwarder has routing.
- Confirm that transportation has been arranged.
-
Confirm that freight methods and rates used in original landed
cost estimates are being used.
-
Confirm that some form of proof of origin will be sent to
purchaser (No longer required for Customs Clearance, but may
be needed for Customs' Audit)
-
Is an inspection certificate or other certification required &
if so, is it complete.
- Confirm special packaging arrangements.
- Confirm hazardous cargo compliance.
-
Consider strikes or any other significant International events
that may cause delay.
-
Confirm that procedure for transportation insurance coverage
is being followed.
After Shipment Leaves Supplier
-
Confirm that freight forwarder has freight and that booking
was made per routing instructions.
- Confirm shipment is on intended vessel/flight.
- Determine if pre-clear through US Customs is possible.
-
Check Documents received to insure correct consignee, notify
party, destination and markings.
-
Confirm forwarder has sent copies of documents to purchaser &
broker
-
Confirm broker is aware of shipment, has all necessary
documents, and has been given inland shipping instructions.
-
Prepare info for special clearances such as FDA if required.
- Confirm arrival with broker.
- Confirm Custom clearance with broker
-
Obtain pro number, trailer number, name & phone number of
inland carrier.
- Confirm inland delivery with inland carrier