Gallagher Transport Intl Inc'

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Gallagher Transport Intl Inc.

• Overview of Customs Clearance of Household Goods

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GTI Entry Process

• Receive documents
• Track the shipment
• Determine customs entry port
• Location of goods
• Determine if any charges are due
• Distribute to GTI Employee

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Documents we need (clear copies)

• CF3299 Declaration for Free Entry
• Supplemental Declaration
• Passport
• VISA (Non citizen) Must have number
• Packing list
• Bill of lading / Airway bill
• Arrival Notice

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CBP Examinations

• MANIFEST HOLDS
• Agriculture Holds
• VACIS Exams
• CET Exams
• Intensive Exams
• Any other types of holds
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CBP Examinations (cont.)

• Arranging Customs Exams 1st port
• Steamship line handles movement
• Some lines allow us to guarantee exam charges
• GTI sends exam payment (overnight)
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CBP Examinations (cont.)

• Arranging Customs Exams (final destination)
• Permit To Transfer (PTT)
• Pick up numbers (full containers)
• Air shipment (no movement needed)
• Trucking to exam site (if needed)
• Exam charges

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Payment of charges due

• Collect freight charges
• Terminal Handling charges
• Exam charges
• Trouble getting charges from carriers when GTI is
  not listed on the B/L

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Arranging Delivery

• Pick up number needed (Sometimes lines wont give
  to GTI)
• SSL needs to show clearance in AMS
• wont show clearance in AMS until IT is arrived
• Who is arranging delivery
• Delivery address contact name number
• Choosing a delivering carrier
• Drop Pick vs Live Unload
• Wait time
• Ensuring return of empty container in a timely
  manner
• Proof of delivery do you require it?

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Demurrage and Per Diem

• Demurrage storage at arriving terminal
• Per Diem holding onto container too long
• Guarantee of storage charges
• Avoiding these charges altogether is best for
  everyone!

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Unique Situations/Clearances

• Alcohol
• Value
• Country of origin
• Quantity
• Liters
• FDA Prior Notice
• US Consignee
• Detailed information (red wine vs. white, etc.)
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Unique Situations/Clearances (cont.)

• Food
• Value
• Country of Origin
• How packaged (size quantities)
• FDA Prior Notice
• U.S. consignee required

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Unique Situations/Clearances (cont.)

• Motor Vehicles
• EPA - Form 3250 (GTI Website)
• DOT - HS-7 (GTI Website)
• Year manufactured
• VIN number
• Must conform to US EPA DOT standards or be
  exempt
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Unique Situations/Clearances (cont.)

• Firearms
• License probably required
• Urge importers not to include firearms
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Unique Situations/Clearances (cont.)

• Inherited Goods
• You DO NOT have to pay duty if
• Lived in household with the goods, for 1 year or
  more, at some point
• Antiques (over 100 years old) and you have
  documents to prove this.

• Inherited Goods
• You DO have to pay duty if
• Did not live in the household with the goods for
  more than 1 year.
• Household gifts (friends, family)
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Unique Situations/Clearances (cont.)

• Recently purchased goods (returning residents)
• List on back page of the CF3299
• Goods must be classified individually
• Dutiable (Depending on the merchandise)
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Unique Situations/Clearances (cont.)

• Diplomatic Shipments
• Should be listed (Diplomat) on paperwork so
  Customs is informed
• Inform the carrier of Diplomatic Status. Carrier
  must also contact CBP to inform them of
  diplomatic status
• The US Government cannot reimburse any mission
  for charges incurred as a result of inspection by
  CBP.
• Contact info if cargo is inspected. Customs
  liaison staff
• [phone] or 826-4510.
• CBP Form DS-1504
• Stamped by foreign consulate before documents are
  received in the US
• Stamped by the US Department of Foreign Missions
• Stamped by US Customs Border Protection
• Customs can decide to examine the shipment at
  anytime, regardless of diplomatic status

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GTI Billing

• We strive to get final charges out ASAP
• If no quote given we wait for final trucking
  charges
• Your reference numbers are vital
• Backup for expenses will be included

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Gallagher Transport Intl. Inc.

• Questions?
• Requests?

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Gallagher Transport Intl. Inc.

• Thank you for your valued business and we hope
  this has been beneficial for you!