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
