Currently, the export of chemical products, hazardous materials, liquids, powders, lithium batteries, cosmetics, and health products requires an Air-Sea Transport Inspection Report. This report, known as the certification for transport of goods, is essential for ensuring safety during air, maritime, road, and rail transportation. It is crucial to understand the transportation hazards associated with the…
According to data from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on counterfeit product seizures, the following categories are among the most frequently inspected goods in U.S. maritime shipping: These product categories are heavily targeted for counterfeit production due to high profitability, strong demand, and safety concerns, leading to higher inspection rates by U.S. Customs.
In international trade, the correct use of product classification coding systems is crucial for ensuring smooth customs clearance and statistical accuracy. Among them, the Harmonized System (HS) Code and the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) Code are two common and important coding systems, but they are often confused. What is the Harmonized System (HS) Code? The…
Compliance Reminder: The requirements for “draining” fuel differ across various regulations: The core of it lies in whether there is any liquid (fuel), the size of the engine, and whether there’s a battery. When accepting such goods, you should need to know and ask a few questions, and make an initial judgment before proceeding to…
“NOT RESTRICTED” goods are those that, during air transportation, are assessed as not belonging to dangerous goods. This means that these goods do not need to comply with the specific requirements for dangerous goods outlined in the International Air Transport Association Dangerous Goods Regulations (IATA DGR) during transportation. However, they must still meet basic safety…
What are the main aspects checked by U.S. Customs? According to the “E-Commerce Elements of Compliance” published on the CBP (Customs and Border Protection) official website, it provides basic compliance guidelines for cross-border sellers. Adhering to these guidelines can reduce the risk of being intercepted or detained by CBP, aiming for swift customs clearance. The…
FBA Outer Carton Labeling Recommendations: Due to the recent increase in inspection rates in the U.S., customs has been strictly monitoring shipments with multiple consignees. On FBA labels for Amazon shipments, the “SHIP TO” (destination) sometimes displays a company name. If U.S. Customs detects this, they may require the corresponding company’s importer tax ID to…
In maritime transport, fires are mainly caused by lithium-ion batteries. Industry insiders note that lithium batteries have a degree of instability. Data shows that lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries have a relatively low rate of spontaneous combustion (around 21%), while ternary lithium batteries have a much higher rate (up to 69%). Lithium batteries are prone…
In the world of freight shipping, the terms “pallet,” “skid,” and “crate” are frequently used to describe various packaging and shipping methods. Each plays a vital role in cargo movement, providing support and protection to the material being shipped. In this essay, we will explore the differences between these three crucial components and their significance…
how to calculate and what to pay for? Every item has a size and volume that takes up a certain amount of space in a container or airplane cargo hold. When a shipment has more volume than weight – a pillow, for example – you have to pay for the volumetric weight at customs. But…
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