Archive for 'Shipping' Category
How do I label my export shipment?
28 August 2006Correct labeling on export shipments will ensure proper handling, conceal the identity of the contents, help receivers identify shipments and meet shipping regulations. Do not advertise what is in your package as it will promote theft.
Your buyer should specify what export marks are required for easy identification, listed below are the markings needed, however, your [...]
Export Packing Requirements
24 August 2006Types of packages include cartons or fiberboard boxes, plastic containers, drums and tubing or styrofoam. If packaging in wood, please read the post on ISPM 15 requirements.
When packaging a product for export you need to keep in mind the four major factors: breakage, weight, mositure and pilferage. Also, how a product is packaged depends upon [...]
Security Seals - What are they, Why are they used?
21 August 2006SECURITY SEALS cab be divided into three groups - tamper evident seals, barrier seals and electronic seals. Tamper-evident seals are simple seals such as foils or films, plastic wraps, pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes, crimped cables or other irreversible mechanical assemblies. They are not designed to provide additional security, only to provide evidence of tampering, should [...]
What is a Carnet?
1 January 2006You’re attending a trade show in a foreign country, and need to send over materials for display. Can you send it without paying duties? In some cases “yes”.
A carnet (car-nay) is an international customs document that allows you to carry or send merchandise for a one year period or less into another member country for [...]
