EXPORT DOCUMENTATION

MiscellaneousElectronic Export Information (EEI), formally known as a Shipper's Export Declaration (SED) is a U.S. Government process for collecting export trade statistics and for export enforcement.
The information is filed in the Automated Export System (AES) and all filings must be made electronically. A paper form is no longer acceptable.Shipments to Canada from the U.S. are exempt from this requirement. The EEI is not required for shipments from the U.S. to Canada unless the merchandise is subject to ITAR, requires an export license or permit, or is rough diamonds. Also used self-propelled vehicles require an AES Filing, regardless of value, and the filing must take place 72 hours prior to the export of the vehicle.
Shippers filing directly with the Census Bureau must supply the AES Internal Transaction Number (ITN) at the time of pickup by UPS. The ITN should be placed on the thermal label or on the invoice as close to the total value as possible.

IMPORT DOCUMENTATION

Required Certifications
  • OFTA Voluntary certification.
Permits and License
  • Strategic Commodities (I.E. computer related equipment and software that are used in any activity related to nuclear, chemical or biological weapons, or missiles capable of delivering these weapons)


CLEARANCE INFORMATION

Clearance Comments
In order to expedite the clearance process, the shipper must include complete details when declaring the contents of the shipment. Incomplete descriptions, such as (spare parts or samples) will cause Customs to hold the shipment.

Commodity Specific Stipulations
Telecommunication Equipment
Shipments of telecommunication equipment require an import permit from the Telecom Department of Hong Kong.

Only exception to this is for shipments to Private Individuals with one item only.



Post Office Boxes
  • UPS cannot deliver to a P.O. Box address. All packages require a consignee's contact name and complete street address including apartment, suite or unit number if applicable. The consignee's telephone number should be provided if known.
Duty and TaxesPlease note that not only the value(s) of the commodity/commodities have to be considered when calculating duty and tax, but also the freight charge and other fees.

Duty Free
No Tax

INCOTERMS
DDP accepted