Integration Point recently hosted a webcast featuring our team of experts, as they shared their knowledge on what is needed when exporting from various areas of the world including the US, Europe, China and Mexico –major economies that lead the world in exports. There was a lot of information covered, and due to time constraints, a question and answer session wasn’t held, leaving several questions that were not answered during the live event. The panellists have agreed to answer those questions here, over a series of posts. The first post contains answers to questions in regards to Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) and Automated Export System (AES). The second post contains answers to questions in regards to US and Mexico export regulations and requirements. This final post contains answers to questions regarding the European Union (EU) and China export regulations and requirements.
If you missed the live webcast, you can register for the on-demand playback here.
Q: Does EMEA concentrate only on the import declaration or on export declarations?
A: From the perspective of Europe, import and export declarations are both important. Import declarations are important to ensure the collection of import duties where liable according to the country tariff and where no duty relief is applicable. Export declarations are equally important to ensure the correct export procedures, prohibitions &restrictions, safety & security and licensing requirements are met.
Q: Is there is any possibility to view the declaration submitted by an exporter from EMEA when submitted electronically?
A: From the perspective of Europe, there is no public access to declarations from exporters. But, if you have an export processing system, you can access the data in that system to see what was transmitted.
Q: May I please request that you let me know what literature I need to read to comprehend EU regulations and US regulations properly.
A: EU customs procedure information can be found on the European Commission website (see link below):
http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/customs/procedural_aspects/index_en.htm
However, we would suggest you look at the individual Member State webpages as well.
US information can be found at the links below:
http://www.bis.doc.gov/index.htm
http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=299455798b47c7047cf1cea2597871dc&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title15/15tab_02.tpl
Q: How difficult is it to get PTA benefits in the EU?
A: The EU has signed Preferential Trade Agreements (PTA) with a number of countries outside of the EU which allows a reduced or zero rate of duty for exports and imports between these countries and the EU. You should also take a look at the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) which allows a reduced or zero rate of duty for certain products originating from developing countries imported into the EU.
The biggest challenge is in determining the preferential trade agreement or GSP rules of origin, researching each product classification number and qualification status, as well as obtaining product information and certificates of origin from suppliers.
You can find more information at the links below:
http://ec.europa.eu/trade/creating-opportunities/bilateral-relations/
http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/customs/customs_duties/rules_origin/preferential/article_779_en.htm
Q: Do you know the timing for the AGS transition on Export in the Netherlands?
A: There are no dates for AGS3 (Export) as of yet. Dutch Customs currently state 2013, but since we know AGS2 is only coming as of October 2013 (earliest), one could assume that it is likely for AGS3 to be in 2014. Integration Point will post updates here on Global Trade News when there is an update from Dutch customs.
Q: Is AEO a pre-requisite/mandatory for the UCC?
A: In many ways, AEO authorization is more and more relevant in order to benefit from many aspects of the Unified Customs Code (UCC). We already know that for the guarantee waiver you need AEO-C or you need to meet the criteria for AEO-C and most likely it will be required for most simplifications. AEO would put you in a good place for UCC, for example Centralised Clearance.
Q: Can someone in the US or another country check some sort of database to ensure their Chinese business partner is a registered exporter legally?
A: No, the government does not publish the list in a database. It is up to each business to request business certification and to verify required licenses when they choose a business partner in China.
Q: Has there been any regulation in China that handwritten invoices are allowed when importing?
Yes, a handwritten invoice can be sufficient for importing into China when no other invoice is available.
Don’t forget that if you missed the webcast or want to view again, you can register for the playback here.
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