The document summarizes the key documents and requirements for importing and exporting goods internationally. It outlines the common import documents required by US Customs, including commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin and entry/entry summary forms. It also discusses proforma invoices and common mistakes in invoicing. On the export side, it lists the main documents a seller needs, such as commercial invoices, bills of lading, insurance certificates and export licenses that may be required depending on the goods. The presentation concludes with opening the floor for questions.

1. Export/Import DocumentsWebinar TekleSebhatu Ph.D. 10/15/2010

2. Export/Import Documents Agenda Categories of International Documents US Customs Import Document Requirements Proforma and Commercial Invoices Export Documents AESDirect Q&A

4. Proforma Invoice

6. Airway Bill

7. Carrier Certificate

8. Insurance Certificate

9. Entry/Entry Summary

10. Certificate of Origin

12. Invoice Must Show the Following Summary of Values In Clear Detail Invoice Value (IV) -Total Non Dutiable Charges (NDC) Add to Make Market Value (AMMV) Net Entered Value (NEV)

13. Proforma Invoice When Commercial invoice isn’t available upon entry of merchandise Bond is given for production of needed invoice 120 days to produce commercial invoice If invoice needed for statistical purposes within 50 days Port director (Customs) may grant waver of Commercial Invoice- must file documents

14. Invoicing-- Common Mistakes Invoice description vague Under invoicing Omit royalty, commission, assist, etc charge against the goods Foreign shipper does not show the discount invoices at the net price Several distinct articles lumped as one

15. Documents Seller Needs When Exporting Commercial Invoice Marine Bill Of Lading Or Airway Bill Insurance Certificate Packing List

16. Export Documents Shippers Export Declaration (SED-7525-V) Schedule “B” Versus “HTS” Proforma and Commercial invoice Consular invoice Certificates Certificate of Origin Inspection Certification Phytosanitary Inspection Certificate Certificate of Free Sale Animal, Plant and Food Exports Certificate (USDA) Bill of Lading or Airway Bill Shippers Letters of Instruction (SLI) Insurance certificate

17. Export Documents Cont… Packing list Export license Dual use Export Control and License – military, embargo Defense Trade Export Control and license - munitions Shippers Declaration for Dangerous Goods Dock and warehouse receipt Destination control statement Country specific documentation 1-800-USA-Trade

19. Questions?