Licensing

  1. The IT (HS) classifications apply only to importing goods, not exporting. (True)
  2. It is compulsory to get a license to import any sort of goods into the US. (False)
  3. Customs create the regulations for importing and exporting. (False)
  4. Most exporters in the US do not need a license. (True)
  5. An import license is considered as a barrier to trade. (True)
  6. An US exporter of chemical subtance will probably need an export license. (True)
  7. Import items subject to the Food and Drugs Administration in the US will always need a license. (True)
  8. There is only one governmental agency/office concerned with the issuing of import and export licenses. (False)
  9. It is obligatory to get a surety bond if you are to become an importer in the USA. (False)

General
Specific
*Pro Forma Invoice
*Bill of lading
*Commercial Invoice
*Packing list
*Specification sheet
*Quality inspection certificate/certificate of value
*Dispatch advice note
*Export consignment notes
*Airway bill
*Consular Invoice
*Health, sanitry, phytosanitary, veterinary certificates.
*Dangerous goods declaration.
*Export licence.
*Import licence.
*Certification of origin.

Fillin-in documents


  • Authorized signature of the local Chamber of Commerce Secretary and that organization's seal. 21_
  • Date Certificate of Origin was prepared and signed. 7_
  • Full description of items being shipped, the type of containers, the gross weight per container, and the quantity and unit of measure of the merchandise. May also include cross references to Purchase Order or Commercial Invoice number. 17_
  • Name of local Chamber of Commerce (and State) certifying the origin of the merchandise. _
  • Name of the individual completing and signing the certificate (see Block 13); may be the Exporter or Agent of the Exporter. _
  • Name of the vessel, aircraft, rail, or trucking company. May also include vessel number and flag, flight number and flag, rail car number, and truck Pro number. _
  • Notary Republic seal/signature, and date notarized. _
  • The Company name and address of the Exporter (Distributor or Manufacturer) effecting the shipment of merchandise. _
  • The Consignee, as it appears on the Commercial Invoice; may be "To Order of Shipper," or "To Order of (Customer's) Bank, or to any other entity, on the Conditions of Sale and/or the letter of credit. _
  • The date the carrier left the port/terminal for the destination. _
  • The marks recorded on each package, including Shipper's Company Name, Country of Origin (i.e. - Made in USA), Destination Port of Entry, and Customer's Company Name; may also include a Shipper's Control Number (i.e. - C/I No.) and the Customer's Import license Number. "Number" refers to the numbering of the packages in the shipment (i.e. - 1 of 30, 2 of 30, etc.). _
  • The signature of the owner, employee, or agent appearing in Block 1 above. _
  • The total number of packages, cartons, boxes, skids, etc. per description line, including outer packaging, in kilograms. _
  • Total weight of all packages per description line, excluding outer packaging, but including inner packaging, in kilograms. _
  • Total weight of packages per description line, including outer packaging, in kilograms. ___