How can you use customs clearance procedures to negotiate better delivery schedules?

Think about your TVO. Tariff: the 10 digit classification of your goods driven by the description or schematic. Value: the price you paid, sometimes. Related party transactions and first sale methodologies should be considered. Don’t forget about freight dedication programs… there’s a lot to consider when it comes to value. Origin: cue man holding a sign on the street corner reading “the country you ship from is not always the country of manufacture” Don’t forget quotas, permits, licenses, free trade agreements, de minimis, etc. There is a lot to consider, and free/paid tools/people who can help. Ask for it.

Entender os procedimentos de desembara?o aduaneiro é fundamental para negociar melhores cronogramas de entrega. Conhe?a as regras: Cada país tem suas próprias regras e regulamentos aduaneiros. Conhecê-los pode ajudar a evitar atrasos desnecessários. Documenta??o correta: Certifique-se de que todos os documentos necessários est?o corretos e completos. Isso pode acelerar o processo de desembara?o aduaneiro. Parceria com um despachante aduaneiro: Um despachante aduaneiro experiente pode ajudar a navegar pelos complexos procedimentos de desembara?o aduaneiro e pode negociar prazos de entrega mais eficientes. Lembrem-se, a chave para um desembara?o aduaneiro suave e eficiente é a prepara??o e o conhecimento das regras e regulamentos aduaneiros.

In the UK the GOV.UK website has a great tool for researching customs requirements for importing and exporting in the UK. You can find VAT and duty rates, license requirements, customs controls, excise rates, etc. It is important to check whether your products are dual-use; some items that may seem innocent may have a secondary less-innocent usage, drones, transistors, chemicals - may all be used for nefarious means and as such have licensing requirements. It is important that you have all the information from the manufacturer of your goods as you may need this as evidence. Food products obviously have their own controls so it is important to find out these before moving them. A good customs agent will be able to help.

If shipping to a country for the first time, it is always a good idea to send a copy of your documents in advance for review by receiver. This way they can confirm with their custom broker if they conform to that country's import regulations. Any amendments can be made before the shipment leaves the origin country thus avoiding sending revised documents after arrival.

This all comes down to delivery order management. A strong standard operating procedures document can put a lot of concerns around delivery timeliness at ease. Ensuring your trade chain partners are well connected, understand who is issuing the delivery order and removing the freight from the port is key. The process may change based on port of entry, mode of transportation and carrier/broker of choice. I believe it is important to work with one customs broker to help manage this process for consistency. That way you can date freight rates as they fluctuate. Remember, there are no silver bullets.

When dealing with time sensitive or project moves, be sure to include your logistic & custom partners early in the process. This will ensure that everyone knows the expectations and prevent long and costly delays at the port of entry. Plan several touch-points throughout the process to keep everyone updated. Communication is the key to a successful on-time delivery!

é essencial entender e utilizar os procedimentos de desembara?o aduaneiro de forma estratégica. Primeiramente, é necessário contar com profissionais especializados em comex para realizar uma análise detalhada dos processos de importa??o e exporta??o da empresa. Em seguida, é importante estabelecer uma comunica??o eficaz com os fornecedores e clientes, informando-os sobre os prazos e procedimentos necessários para o desembara?o aduaneiro. Além disso, é fundamental manter um controle rigoroso sobre a documenta??o exigida e os prazos de libera??o das mercadorias. Dessa forma, é possível identificar possíveis gargalos e buscar solu??es para agilizar o processo de desembara?o aduaneiro, garantindo assim a entrega no prazo estabelecido.

Don't forget about wood packing materials. (crates, pallets, dunnage) All must be either marked with certified IPPC stamp or have been fumigated with certificate. Otherwise entire shipment may be returned to origin for repacking.