The Automated Export System (AES) allows electronic filing of the Electronic Export Information (EEI) and ocean manifest information directly to U.S. Customs.

The commercial invoice is a bill for goods, created by the seller, from the seller to the buyer. These invoices are often used by governments to determine the true value of goods for the assessment of [..]

The person or company named in a freight contract to whom goods have been shipped to for delivery or care. The receiver of a shipment.

Shipping service from shipper’s door to the destination airport for pick up by consignee.

Shipping service from shipper’s door to port of destination. The originating carrier may spot (place) a container outside of shipper's facility for loading by and at the expense of the shipper. T [..]

An export is a product, good, or commodity, transported from one country to another country in a legitimate manner. Export of goods requires involvement of Customs and other Government authorities in [..]

Harmonized System (HS) numbers are used to classify products for customs purposes. By international agreement, most countries recognize the same first 6 "harmonized" digits. HS numbers are u [..]

The International Air Transport Association is the prime vehicle for inter-airline cooperation in promoting safe, reliable, secure and economical air services for the benefit of the world's consu [..]

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The seller delivers the goods to the carrier (nominated by him) but the seller must also pay the cost necessary to bring the goods to the named destination. This means that the buyer bears all risks a [..]