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[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1502854296110{padding-right: 65px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}” offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-6″][vc_empty_space height=”80px”][vc_tta_accordion c_icon=”” active_section=”2″ el_class=”fh-accordion style-2 faq-accordion”][vc_tta_section i_position=”right” i_icon_fontawesome=”” add_icon=”true” title=”What is the difference between import and export?” tab_id=”1493884261142-21479614-22d5″][vc_column_text]The difference between import and export is that import refers to the bringing of goods and services from other countries while export refers to the taking\/selling of goods and services to other countries.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_position=”right” i_icon_fontawesome=”” add_icon=”true” title=”What documents are needed for customs clearance?” tab_id=”1493884261153-541c9f1a-169b”][vc_column_text]As with the rest of our advice, documents can also be country or area-specific. Here we offer advice on the most universally important documents that customs authorities are most likely to request.
\nA commercial Invoice<\/p>\n

The supplier of the goods issues the commercial invoice to the buyer. This is a legal document that serves as proof of sale between the two parties. When importing, the customs representative uses the commercial invoice to determine the true value of the goods and to evaluate the duties and taxes payable. Listed below are some of the details that customs authorities look for on commercial invoices:<\/p>\n

Invoice number and date
\nPrices, quantities, descriptions and HS codes of the products being sold
\nInformation about the seller and buyer, including their tax identification numbers
\nAgreed incoterms<\/p>\n

Customs authorities in some nations may permit pro forma invoices (preliminary invoices) to govern the import duties and taxes. Other nations may need a separate customs invoice, which basically has the same information as a commercial invoice, but in a specified format. Regardless, the customs broker can help you clarify what type of invoice is needed to clear your shipment.
\nA packing list<\/p>\n

The packing list consists of all specifics about the contents of a shipment and plays an important role in the shipping procedure. As well as being used by the customs broker for the clearance, freight forwarders need the details to create a booking with a carrier and issue the bill of lading. Listed below are some of the details that frequently appear on packing lists:<\/p>\n

Detailed information about the seller, buyer, and shipper
\nThe invoice numbers
\nThe date of shipment
\nThe mode of transport
\nImportant information about the carrier
\nThe description of the goods
\nType of packaging (e.g., box, crate, drum, or carton)
\nThe quantities
\nThe dimensions
\nThe total net and gross weights
\nThe package marks (e.g., container and seal numbers)<\/p>\n

The certificate of Origin<\/p>\n

The certificate of origin states which country a material has originated in or a product was manufactured. This document typically contains information about the goods themselves, their destination, and country of origin. In certain countries, it\u2019s required in every case and in others only for specific products. The certificate of origin helps determine whether your goods are eligible for import, subject to duties, and entitled to any preferential treatment.<\/p>\n

There is no standardized form for a certificate of origin. Usually, the exporter or the manufacturer prepares the document. It might require an official certification by an authorized third party, such as a chamber of commerce. It is recommended that the exporter verifies with the buyer and\/or an experienced freight forwarder whether a certificate of origin is compulsory.
\nA Letter of Credit (L\/C) or other payment terms<\/p>\n

A letter of credit is basically a letter from a bank ensuring that the seller will receive his payment on time and will receive the correct amount. If the buyer is unable to pay, the bank will be obligated to cover the full or remaining amount of the purchase, hence protecting the seller. While letters of credit are still extensively used, other payment systems are obtainable including:<\/p>\n

Advance payment \u2013 The exporter will receive the payment via wire transfer or telegraphic transfer (T\/T), or credit card prior to the delivery of the goods.
\nOpen account (O\/A) \u2013 The goods are shipped and delivered before payment is due, this system is preferable for buyers but can be risky for shippers.
\nDocumentary collection (D\/C) \u2013 A bank in the nation of the importer will act on behalf of the shipper and collect the payment for the goods.<\/p>\n

A Bill of Lading or Airway Bill<\/p>\n

The bill of lading is a legally binding document supplied by a carrier to a shipper. Its frameworks details such as the type, quantity, and destination of the goods being carried. The bill of lading serves as a contract between the freight carrier and the shipper. It\u2019s a document of title and can be transferred by endorsement. No matter what the mode of transportation is this document must always accompany the shipped goods. The term bill of lading is typically used for goods transported via sea. For air cargo transport, the term airway bill is more common. Both documents serve the same purpose.
\nMiscellaneous other documents<\/p>\n

Occasionally, customs authorities request other documents to complete the procedure. Here below is a list of some of them:<\/p>\n

Import and export licenses
\nInspection certificates
\nDangerous goods declarations
\nPermits<\/p>\n

Your customs broker will inform you if this is the case in due time and provide further guidance if needed.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_position=”right” i_icon_fontawesome=”” add_icon=”true” title=”How much duty is payable for a car i bought via JP Forward for less than USD $1000?” tab_id=”1493884478788-54189b8a-363a”][vc_column_text]The amount of duty payable will be charged according to how the car is classified in the HS Nomenclature despite the price you\u2019d have bought it for. [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_position=”right” i_icon_fontawesome=”” add_icon=”true” title=”What does Incoterms\u00ae stand for?” tab_id=”1493884480329-ceb1d327-0a1e”][vc_column_text]\u201cIncoterms\u201d is an acronym standing for international commercial terms.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_position=”right” i_icon_fontawesome=”” add_icon=”true” title=”11 Incoterms & Their Meanings” tab_id=”1493884487030-8a8a68df-393e”][vc_column_text]7 for any mode of transport<\/p>\n

ExWorks (EXW)
\nSeller delivers by making goods available to buyer.
\nFree Carrier (FCA)
\nSeller delivers goods to carrier or buyer-appointed agent.
\nCarriage Paid To (CPT)
\nSeller delivers goods to carrier or buyer-appointed agent and pays for international carriage.
\nCarriage & Insurance Paid To (CIP)
\nSeller delivers goods to carrier or buyer-appointed agent and pays for international carriage and insurance.
\nDelivered at Place Unloaded (DPU)
\nNew to 2020, formerly called Delivered at Terminal (DAT). Seller delivers by making goods available to buyer by unloading goods at a named place.
\nDelivered at Place (DAP)
\nSeller delivers by making goods available to buyer at a named place.
\nDelivered Duty Paid (DDP)
\nSeller delivers by placing goods at buyer\u2019s disposal, cleared for import with duties paid and ready for unloading at named place.<\/p>\n

4 for ocean and inland waterway transport<\/p>\n

Free Alongside Ship (FAS)
\nSeller delivers by placing goods alongside a vessel nominated by buyer.
\nFree on Board (FOB)
\nSeller delivers when goods are on board a vessel nominated by buyer.
\nCost & Freight (CFR)
\nSeller pays for costs and freight to named destination and delivers when goods are on board a vessel nominated by buyer.
\nCost, Insurance & Freight (CIF)
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