For importers or exporters, making
the international supply chain
more efficient is the goal.
Reduced claims from handling
damage, short-shipment, improper packing
Documentation accuracy –
contract of carriage, packing list, and commercial invoice correlate to what
is actually shipped and entered for clearance purposes
Scrutiny of the quality and
reputation of the transportation and handling vendors used along the supply
chain.
PO Management – monitor the progress of the shipment from supplier to port of
loading to unloading / entry port to delivery to warehouse receiving
procedures.
Reduction in Customs' examinations
Importers accomplish the objectives
of C-TPAT validation as a by-product
Pre-clearance
information the
foreign customer needs to clear their Customs
Additional Learning Modules of this course ...
HTSUS &
Schedule B Classification guidance
INCOTERMS
responsibility for buyer or seller
Automation
processes that are available
Means to
reduce, defer, or eliminate duties
Regulatory
compliance highlights (valuation, special trade programs, 9801/02
claims, etc.