This type of order is not to be placed on any checks issued to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
What is a “Stop Payment” order? (Checks Issued to US Customs and Border Protection Policy)
100
Required for any customs transaction and must be valid and on file.
What is the Policy on Powers of Attorney - United States?
100
The District or National qualifier ensures this is taken care of no later than December 31st of each year.
What is Payment of User Fees Policy?
100
We always prefer to receive this directly from the IOR but in the event we must complete, best practice deems we use a Verification Template as notification.
What is Classifying of Merchandise Under the Harmonized System?
100
The Ocean Shipping Reform Act, didn't do brokers any favors in helping to obtain this for reporting purposes.
What is Statistical Freight Charges?
200
Special Customs services performed by the branch (including liquidated damage cases, duty drawback, prior disclosures etc.) must be approved by this individual as they require additional supervision and control.
Who is the Branch Compliance Manager? (Special Customs Activities Policy)
200
This policy states that branches must not attend visits or meetings that involve CBP Special Agents or USDA officials without first notifying the respective CHQ Product Compliance contact and legal compliance.
What is Branch Visits by Government Agency Representatives?
200
"Ultimately" exceptions to this policy should be addressed to the Executive Vice President - Global Customs, Regional Customs Director, and Regional Vice President who will give "authorization" on a case by case basis.
What is the Policy on Expeditors as Authorized Importer or Exporter?
200
The request to do this must always be at the written hand of the customer and must never be performed by an Expeditors employee (despite the fun of it)!
What is Disposal of Cargo?
200
CF3461, CF750, CF7512, etc. can all be signed or electronically transmitted by Expeditors employees so long as this is on file.
What is a valid power of attorney? (Signing of Documents Policy)
300
Any penalty notification must be brought to the immediate attention of these two individuals.
Who are the Regional Compliance Manager and Regional Product Manager? (Penalties Policy)
300
Submitted to the Director of Customs and requires DM approval, only then is an employee is able to sign customs documents.
What is Employee Powers of Attorney?
300
Where can you find the following:
Local EI Customs Permit
Copy of EI Corporate Broker's License
Broker licenses of all licensed individuals in the branch
What is main public areas in the clearance office? (Display of Licenses and Permits Policy)
300
One of the few services that Expeditors does not offer to it's customer's.
What is Personal Effects Clearances?
300
Considered special risk shipments, it's an EI requirement that each brokerage agent reads, discusses, and understand this policy.
What is Door-rated, DAP and DDP Shipment Policy?
400
According to Expeditors policy, you cannot use this to endorse an original “to order (of the shipper)” bill of lading.
What is a POA authority? (Ocean Bill of Lading Policy)
400
The branch Employee Relations Contact will inform CBP in writing of changes in status of employees (of course in accordance with 19 CFR 111.28).
What is Employee Reporting to Customs?
400
Required by the Code of Federal Regulations (111.19(d)), this is to be strictly adhered too and governed by the local qualifying license holder (typically the DM).
What is Responsible Supervision and Control?
400
Doing this requires approval from all branches and regions affected to ensure it is in the best interest of the customer.
What is Centralized/Remote Declaration Filing?
400
Printed on the reverse side of the customer invoice.
What are Terms and Conditions? (Invoice Customer Policy)
500
Designed to protect the company from extending a client more credit than the authorized signers deem appropriate.
What is the Credit Policy and Procedures?
500
Forwarded to CHQ for issuance and signature and are only issued for as narrow a scope as possible.
What is Sub-Agent Powers of Attorney?
500
Acceptable with specific limitations and requirements, including:
Form 5291
Resolution of the Board of Dir.
excerpt form the Commerical Register or it's equivalent
What is the Policy of Foreign Powers of Attorney - United States?
500
Approval from this guy is required before handling any shipments containing weapons or ammunition.
Who is the President & Chief Operating Officer? (Military Items and Non-Military Weapons, Ammunition and Explosives)
500
This "blanket" won't keep you warm at night but it will keep our company safe so long as we review with the customer quarterly.
What is an ADD/CVD Blanket Statement of applicability? (Importer Antidumping Duty (AD) and Countervailing Duty (CVD) Policy)