Here are some statements about getting an import or export license. Read them carefully and think whether they are true or false. Copy and paste the list in your wiki and write T or F next to each. Then read the information from the links that follow and check whether you were right or wrong.
The IT (HS) classifications apply only to importing goods, not exporting. T
It is compulsory to get a license to import any sort of goods into the US. F
Customs create the regulations for importing and exporting. F
Most exporters in the US do not need a license. T
An import license is considered as a barrier to trade. T
An US exporter of chemical subtance will probably need an export license. T
Import items subject to the Food and Drugs Administration in the US will always need a license. T
There is only one governmental agency/office concerned with the issuing of import and export licenses. F
It is obligatory to get a surety bond if you are to become an importer in the USA. F
Identifying International Trade Documents
General
Specific
Export License
Shipping or export consigment notes
Commercial Invoice
Pro-Forma Invoice
Bill of Landing
Packing list / weight note
Specification Sheet
Quality inspection certificate
Dispatch advice note
Air Bill
Marine (other) insurance policy
Consular Invoice
Health, sanitary, phytosanitary, veterinary certificates Dangerous goods declaration
Import License
Certificate of Orign
Fillin-in Documents
PRO-FORMA INVOICE
1. EXPORTER - The name and address of the principal party responsible for effecting export from the United States. The exporter as named on the Export License. 2. CONSIGNEE - The name and address of the person/company to whom the goods are shipped for the designated end use, or the party so designated on the Export License. 3. INTERMEDIATE CONSIGNEE - The name and address of the party who effects delivery of the merchandise to the ultimate consignee, or the party so named on the Export License. 4. FORWARDING AGENT - The name and address of the duly authorized forwarder acting as agent for the exporter. 5. COMMERCIAL INVOICE NO. - Commercial Invoice number assigned by the exporter. 6. CUSTOMER PURCHASE ORDER NO. - Overseas customer's reference of order number. 7. B/L, AWB NO. - Bill of Lading, or Air Waybill number, if known. 8. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN - Country of origin of shipment. 9. DATE OF EXPORT - Actual date of export of merchandise. 10. TERMS OF PAYMENT - Describe the terms, conditions, and currency of settlement as agreed upon by the vendor and purchaser per the Pro Forma Invoice, customer Purchase Order, and/or Letter of Credit. 11. EXPORT REFERENCES - May be used to record other useful information, e.g. - other reference numbers, special handling requirements, routing requirements, etc. 12. AIR/OCEAN PORT OF EMBARCATION - Ocean port/pier, or airport to be used for embarkation of merchandise. 13. EXPORTING CARRIER/ROUTE - Record airline carrier/flight number or vessel name/shipping line to be used for the shipment of merchandise. 14. PACKAGES - Record number of packages, cartons, or containers per description line. 15. QUANTITY - Record total number of units per description line. 16. NET WEIGHT/GROSS WEIGHT - Record total net weight and total gross weight (includes weight of container) in kilograms per description line. 17. DESCRIPTION OF MERCHANDISE - Provide a full description of items shipped, the type of container (carton, box, pack, etc.), the gross weight per container, and the quantity and unit of measure of the merchandise. 18. UNIT PRICE/TOTAL VALUE - Record the unit price of the merchandise per the unit of measure, compute the extended total value of the line. 19. PACKAGE MARKS - Record in this Field, as well as on each package, the package number (e.g. - 1 of 7, 3 of 7, etc.), shippers company name, country of origin (e.g. - made in USA), destination port of entry, package weight in kilograms, package size (length x width x height), and shipper's control number (e.g. - C/I number; optional). 20. MISC. CHARGES - Record any miscellaneous charges which are to be paid for by the customer - export transportation, insurance, export packaging, inland freight to pier, etc. 21. CERTIFICATIONS - any certifications or declarations required of the shipper regarding any information recorded on the commercial invoice.
Licensing
Here are some statements about getting an import or export license. Read them carefully and think whether they are true or false. Copy and paste the list in your wiki and write T or F next to each. Then read the information from the links that follow and check whether you were right or wrong.
Identifying International Trade Documents
Shipping or export consigment notes
Commercial Invoice
Pro-Forma Invoice
Bill of Landing
Packing list / weight note
Specification Sheet
Quality inspection certificate
Dispatch advice note
Marine (other) insurance policy
Consular Invoice
Health, sanitary, phytosanitary, veterinary certificates
Dangerous goods declaration
Import License
Certificate of Orign
Fillin-in Documents
PRO-FORMA INVOICE1. EXPORTER - The name and address of the principal party responsible for effecting export from the United States. The exporter as named on the Export License.
2. CONSIGNEE - The name and address of the person/company to whom the goods are shipped for the designated end use, or the party so designated on the Export License.
3. INTERMEDIATE CONSIGNEE - The name and address of the party who effects delivery of the merchandise to the ultimate consignee, or the party so named on the Export License.
4. FORWARDING AGENT - The name and address of the duly authorized forwarder acting as agent for the exporter.
5. COMMERCIAL INVOICE NO. - Commercial Invoice number assigned by the exporter.
6. CUSTOMER PURCHASE ORDER NO. - Overseas customer's reference of order number.
7. B/L, AWB NO. - Bill of Lading, or Air Waybill number, if known.
8. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN - Country of origin of shipment.
9. DATE OF EXPORT - Actual date of export of merchandise.
10. TERMS OF PAYMENT - Describe the terms, conditions, and currency of settlement as agreed upon by the vendor and purchaser per the Pro Forma Invoice, customer Purchase Order, and/or Letter of Credit.
11. EXPORT REFERENCES - May be used to record other useful information, e.g. - other reference numbers, special handling requirements, routing requirements, etc.
12. AIR/OCEAN PORT OF EMBARCATION - Ocean port/pier, or airport to be used for embarkation of merchandise.
13. EXPORTING CARRIER/ROUTE - Record airline carrier/flight number or vessel name/shipping line to be used for the shipment of merchandise.
14. PACKAGES - Record number of packages, cartons, or containers per description line.
15. QUANTITY - Record total number of units per description line.
16. NET WEIGHT/GROSS WEIGHT - Record total net weight and total gross weight (includes weight of container) in kilograms per description line.
17. DESCRIPTION OF MERCHANDISE - Provide a full description of items shipped, the type of container (carton, box, pack, etc.), the gross weight per container, and the quantity and unit of measure of the merchandise.
18. UNIT PRICE/TOTAL VALUE - Record the unit price of the merchandise per the unit of measure, compute the extended total value of the line.
19. PACKAGE MARKS - Record in this Field, as well as on each package, the package number (e.g. - 1 of 7, 3 of 7, etc.), shippers company name, country of origin (e.g. - made in USA), destination port of entry, package weight in kilograms, package size (length x width x height), and shipper's control number (e.g. - C/I number; optional).
20. MISC. CHARGES - Record any miscellaneous charges which are to be paid for by the customer - export transportation, insurance, export packaging, inland freight to pier, etc.
21. CERTIFICATIONS - any certifications or declarations required of the shipper regarding any information recorded on the commercial invoice.