- If your shipment does not clear Customs, it may not meet the delivery date costing you time and additional money. For most international shipments, the minimum documentation required includes an export invoice, dangerous goods note, applicable licenses, and an EEI filing.
The customer usually needs an original bill of lading as proof of ownership to take possession of the goods from the ocean carrier. The Foreign Trade Regulations 15CFR Part 30 requires that Electronic Export Information (EEI) shall be filed through the Automated Export System (AES) by the United States Principal Party In Interest (USPPI)[the exporter], or an authorized agent of the USPPI or Foreign Principal Party In Interest (FPPI) for all exports of physical goods, including shipments moving pursuant to orders received over the Internet when the value of the commodity classified under each individual Schedule B number is over $2,500, or if there exists a mandatory filing requirement, i.e., an export license is required.
A small percentage of U.S. exports require a license from a federal government agency. Also, be aware that all products may be prohibited from export to certain countries or foreign buyers. Recommended next steps. ... Tools and resources for exporters. ... Our three-phased approach to start exporting.
