What are the precautions for exporting to the United States?

First, clear customs in time after arrival in Hong Kong.

The goods exported to the United States by sea need meticulous service, and the service after the goods arrive in Hong Kong is also very important.

Under normal circumstances, if the goods are not cleared in time within 30 days of arrival in Hong Kong, they will enter the G.O. warehouse, and the charging standard of the G.O. warehouse is very high.

Second, the weight limit of the goods.

First of all, the weight limit here = cargo weight+container weight.

The weight of goods exported to American shipping companies is very strict, and the weight limit is mainly affected by the weight limit of inland roads in the United States. General small cabinet 17.5 tons, large cabinet 19.5 tons.

Different ports have different weight restrictions. If the overweight goods are transported to the inland points of the United States at the request of customers, there are two ways to deal with it:

1. Entrust the shipping company to transport.

The shipping company has the service of getting on the railway directly to the inland point at the American port terminal, so that it can reach the inland point.

2. Entrust the truck company to transport.

It should be noted that there may be a fine, and there is also a risk that the whole container will not be allowed to continue transportation.

In addition, attention should be paid to the packaging balance of the goods in the box to avoid accidents on the road.

Three. Requirements for import documents

The global H.S. code is unified, and the most accurate description of product name is required when confirming foreign taxes and fees.

Tariff determination in the United States is also one of the most troublesome countries in the world: if a guest receives DDP, he must provide the most accurate product name and H.S. code.

Four. Agency qualification examination

In addition to shipping companies, regular freight forwarders engaged in line transportation in the United States need to be registered in the United States (FMC) and have the official NVOCC code, otherwise they will not be able to get corresponding legal protection when there are problems in the transportation process in the United States.

The first-class freight forwarder is not necessarily a registered member of FMC, so it needs to be confirmed in advance.

Verb (abbreviation of verb) customs clearance rules

(1) The local freight forwarding company or customs clearance bank in the United States needs to receive the documents required for import and the arrival notice of the shipping company one week before departure.

(2) Before the ship leaves Hong Kong, the US Customs receives the ACE application from the exporting country, and the goods can only be consigned after passing the examination.

(3) Deliver the unpacking certificate to the consignee's trailer or arrange for it to be transported to the warehouse designated by the consignee by the local agent.

(4) Apply to the US Customs for import declaration and commodity inspection, and submit documents to the shipping company at the port of destination for delivery.

Six, other details

① Confirm the final transportation destination.

Many customers have different warehouses all over the United States, so it is very important to finally confirm their final destination during transportation.

In particular, there are many places with the same place names in the United States, such as Memphis, where there are four or five places. If guests don't have a state name and zip code, they may send the wrong address.

② Warm reminder of American FBA shipment.

A. Before delivery, it is necessary to confirm whether the products can be delivered normally, so as to avoid huge losses caused by finding problems and returning goods after delivery; All the materials that need to be prepared are ready. Please confirm the payment terms with the freight forwarding company before delivery, so as not to affect the subsequent delivery and delivery.

B. Send it to the freight forwarding company shipment ID and Amazon referance ID as soon as possible after delivery. If it is not provided in time, the warehouse can't arrange delivery, which may result in additional warehouse rental fees.

C. Provide customs clearance documents to foreign countries accurately and timely. Generally speaking, foreign customs clearance can be completed seven days before the arrival of the ship. In order to avoid possible delay and demurrage, demurrage abroad is often caused by the delay of documents.