Did you know that incomplete or inaccurate documentation are among the most common reasons for border delays? Delays at the border can be a nuisance at best and a supply chain nightmare at worst. These delays are frustrating, stressful and costly – and they’re also avoidable. This helpful resource offers 10 tips on how to ensure your shipments are processed on time.

1. 10 TIPS TO AVOID BORDER DELAYS

2. Border delays are:
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3. Border delays are:
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a supply chain nightmare at worst
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4. Border delays are:
a nuisance at best
a supply chain nightmare at worst
one of the biggest frustrations for importers
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5. Border delays are:
a nuisance at best
a supply chain nightmare at worst
one of the biggest frustrations for importers
avoidable!
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6. to help you avoid
border delay headaches
10 tips

7. Ensure documents are complete
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8. Incomplete documentation
is one of the most common
causes of delays.

9. • Failure to complete all invoicing requirements
• Incomplete commercial invoice
• Incomplete documentation for other government
agencies
Typical errors include:

10. Make sure documents are correct
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11. Inaccurate documentation
is another common cause
of delay.

12. Typical errors include:
• Incorrect tariff numbers
• Incorrect country of origin information
• Inaccurate product descriptions

13. Be certain documents are legible
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14. Many entries get delayed
because the documents
are illegible.

15. Arrange for documents to arrive
at border before the goods
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16. Timely documentation
arrival helps ensure
timely clearance.

17. Use a technology solution
to submit documents
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18. Technology solutions automate
data transmission to reduce errors
and ensure timely delivery.

19. There are a variety of options
available:
• EDI
• SmartBorder® ShipperSide
• Livingston Insight® Docs

20. Use technology to verify entry
prior to goods’ arrival
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21. Check your shipment’s PAPS or PARS
number to confirm entry status.

22. Learn the remaining tips
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To learn the remaining tips for
reducing border delays,
download our PDF.

23. Receiving goods on time is
critical to your business.…
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