Gallagher Transport Int’l Inc. Overview of Customs Clearance of Household Goods

GTI Entry Process Receive documents Track the shipment Determine customs entry port Location of goods Determine if any charges are due Distribute to GTI Employee

Documents we need (clear copies) CF3299 – Declaration for Free Entry Supplemental Declaration Passport VISA (Non citizen) – Must have number Packing list Bill of lading / Airway bill Arrival Notice

CBP Examinations MANIFEST HOLDS – Agriculture Holds – VACIS Exams – CET Exams – Intensive Exams – Any other types of holds continued on next page

CBP Examinations (cont.) Arranging Customs Exams – 1 st port – Steamship line handles movement – Some lines allow us to guarantee exam charges – GTI sends exam payment (overnight) continued on next page

CBP Examinations (cont.) Arranging Customs Exams (final destination) – Permit To Transfer (PTT) – Pick up numbers (full containers) – Air shipment (no movement needed) – Trucking to exam site (if needed) – Exam charges

Payment of charges due Collect freight charges Terminal Handling charges Exam charges Trouble getting charges from carriers when GTI is not listed on the B/L

Arranging Delivery Pick up number needed (Sometimes lines won’t give to GTI) SSL needs to show clearance in AMS – won’t show clearance in AMS until IT is arrived Who is arranging delivery Delivery address & contact name number Choosing a delivering carrier Drop & Pick vs Live Unload Wait time Ensuring return of empty container in a timely manner Proof of delivery – do you require it?

Demurrage and Per Diem Demurrage = storage at arriving terminal Per Diem = holding onto container too long Guarantee of storage charges Avoiding these charges altogether is best for everyone!

Unique Situations/Clearances Alcohol – Value – Country of origin – Quantity – Liters – FDA Prior Notice – US Consignee – Detailed information (red wine vs. white, etc.) continued on next page

Unique Situations/Clearances (cont.) Food – Value – Country of Origin – How packaged (size & quantities) – FDA Prior Notice – U.S. consignee required

Unique Situations/Clearances (cont.) Motor Vehicles – EPA - Form 3250 (GTI Website) – DOT - HS-7 (GTI Website) – Year manufactured – VIN number – Must conform to US EPA & DOT standards or be exempt continued on next page

Unique Situations/Clearances (cont.) Firearms – License probably required – Urge importers not to include firearms continued on next page

Unique Situations/Clearances (cont.) Inherited Goods – You DO NOT have to pay duty if… Lived in household with the goods, for 1 year or more, at some point Antiques (over 100 years old) and you have documents to prove this. Inherited Goods – You DO have to pay duty if… Did not live in the household with the goods for more than 1 year. Household gifts (friends, family) continued on next page

Unique Situations/Clearances (cont.) Recently purchased goods (returning residents) – List on back page of the CF3299 – Goods must be classified individually – Dutiable (Depending on the merchandise) continued on next page

Unique Situations/Clearances (cont.) Diplomatic Shipments – Should be listed (Diplomat) on paperwork so Customs is informed – Inform the carrier of Diplomatic Status. Carrier must also contact CBP to inform them of diplomatic status – The US Government cannot reimburse any mission for charges incurred as a result of inspection by CBP. Contact info if cargo is inspected. Customs liaison staff (212) or – CBP Form DS-1504 Stamped by foreign consulate before documents are received in the US Stamped by the US Department of Foreign Missions Stamped by US Customs & Border Protection Customs can decide to examine the shipment at anytime, regardless of diplomatic status

GTI Billing We strive to get final charges out ASAP If no quote given we wait for final trucking charges Your reference numbers are vital Backup for expenses will be included

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