3. WHAT
PAPERWORK MUST BE PROVIDED IN ORDER FOR CARGO ONE TO ARRANGE CUSTOMS
CLEARANCE?
4. WHAT HAPPENS IF I DON’T
CLEAR MY GOODS?
5. HOW DO I GET MY GOODS
OUT OF G.O.?
6. WHAT IS THE PHONE NUMBER
FOR U.S. CUSTOMS?
7. WHAT REFERENCE NUMBER
SHOULD I USE WHEN DISCUSSING MY SHIPMENT WITH CUSTOMS?
8. WILL YOUR FEE FOR CUSTOMS
ENTRY COVER ALL CLEARANCE CHARGES?
9. WHERE CAN I MAKE MY PAYMENT
TO CARGO ONE?
10. I WANT
TO SEND A PERSONAL CHECK, WILL YOU ACCEPT IT?
11. WHY DO
I HAVE TO SURRENDER AN ORIGINAL BILL OF LADING?
12. HOW LONG
WILL MY CARGO BE KEPT AT THE WAREHOUSE?
13. WHY DO
I HAVE TO PAY DESTINATION CHARGES?
14. WHERE IS MY CARGO?
15. WHY IS MY SHIPMENT NOT
YET RELEASED AT THE WAREHOUSE?
16. WHY IS MY CARGO NOT
DOOR-DELIVERED?
17. WHAT ARE
EXAM CHARGES?
18. CAN YOU ARRANGE DELIVERY
TO ME AFTER CUSTOMS CLEARANCE?
19. IF I CHOOSE TO PICK
UP THE FREIGHT MYSELF, WILL THE GOODS FIT IN MY CAR? WILL THE WAREHOUSE
HELP ME UNCRATE, UNPACK AND LOAD THE GOODS?
20. WHAT IS AN I.T. NUMBER?
21. MOVING PERSONAL EFFECTS
(Deutsch)
22. HOW TO
CHOOSE YOUR INTERNATIONAL MOVER
1. WHY DO I HAVE TO CUSTOMS CLEAR MY CARGO?
U.S. Customs must be informed of any import shipment. Personal effects
are not usually dutiable, but goods must be declared.
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2. HOW DO I CUSTOMS CLEAR
GOODS?
Cargo One can arrange for clearance on your behalf or you can appoint
your own licensed customs house broker.
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3. WHAT PAPERWORK MUST BE
PROVIDED IN ORDER FOR CARGO ONE TO ARRANGE CUSTOMS CLEARANCE?
-packing list
-commercial invoice
-completed customs form 3299*
-completed supplemental declaration for unaccompanied personal and
household effects*
-clear copy of your passport (picture, name, etc.)
-shipment visa (if applicable)
* Please visit the U.S. Customs website at www.customs.ustreas.gov
to download these forms.
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4. WHAT HAPPENS IF I DON’T
CLEAR MY GOODS?
Any cargo which is not cleared with U.S. Customs within 15 days
of arrival is subject to seizure by Customs and brought to a “General
Order” (GO) Warehouse. Thereafter, goods may be destroyed
or auctioned at any time.
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5. HOW DO I GET MY GOODS
OUT OF G.O.?
Have goods customs cleared, pay the collect charges and surrender
the original bill of lading (if required). Then pay storage to the
receiving warehouse as well as the G.O. Warehouse and your cargo
will be released.
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6. WHAT IS THE PHONE NUMBER
FOR U.S. CUSTOMS?
Kindly consult directory assistance in your city for the phone number
for U.S. Customs Service or visit their web site at www.customs.ustreas.gov
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7. WHAT REFERENCE NUMBER
SHOULD I USE WHEN DISCUSSING MY SHIPMENT WITH CUSTOMS?
The Master Bill of Lading, located on the arrival notice, directly
above the vessel name.
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8. WILL YOUR FEE FOR CUSTOMS
ENTRY COVER ALL CLEARANCE CHARGES?
Usually, yes. However, duty and bond, if applicable, are additional
and must be paid prior to freight release.
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9. WHERE CAN I MAKE MY PAYMENT
TO CARGO ONE?
You can send a money order, cashier’s check or bank check,
or you may pay in cash at any Cargo One office. We do not accept
credit cards. Additionally, the original bill of lading (if required)
must be surrendered prior to freight release.
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10. I WANT TO SEND A PERSONAL
CHECK, WILL YOU ACCEPT IT?
Yes, but we must wait for your check to clear, in accordance with
the receiving bank’s schedule for clearance of funds, before
your freight will be released.
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11. WHY DO I HAVE TO SURRENDER
AN ORIGINAL BILL OF LADING?
The original b/l is proof that the cargo belongs to you and that
all charges have been paid overseas.
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12. HOW LONG WILL MY CARGO
BE KEPT AT THE WAREHOUSE?
Usually there is a free-time allowance of five (5) days, after which
storage charges will apply. Storage charges are determined by the
warehouse and are payable to the warehouse prior to cargo release.
Any freight not customs cleared within fifteen (15) days is subject
to G.O. Warehouse as per above.
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13. WHY DO I HAVE TO PAY
DESTINATION CHARGES?
The shipper has not paid these fees. If your bill of lading shows
“freight prepaid” this refers only the seafreight.
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14. WHERE IS MY CARGO?
Please refer to the “freight location” field on your
arrival notice for warehouse name, address and phone number.
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15. WHY IS MY SHIPMENT NOT
YET RELEASED AT THE WAREHOUSE?
Any of the following may be applicable:
-We are still missing the obl
-We have not received your payment or we are waiting for your personal
check to clear
-Your shipment is not customs cleared
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16. WHY IS MY CARGO NOT DOOR-DELIVERED?
Because it was booked by the shipper only up to the terminal/warehouse
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17. WHAT ARE EXAM CHARGES?
U.S. Customs has the right to examine each import container. There
are different kinds of exams by different departments of the government,
i.e., USDA, AQI, VACIS, CET, etc. Exam charges on a container are
pro-rated among each of the importers in the container. These exam
“holds” usually mean that availability of your cargo
will be delayed and there will be additional charges due and payable
to Cargo One.
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18. CAN YOU ARRANGE DELIVERY
TO ME AFTER CUSTOMS CLEARANCE?
Yes, please contact your local Cargo One office for a delivery rate.
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19. IF I CHOOSE TO PICK UP THE FREIGHT
MYSELF, WILL THE GOODS FIT IN MY CAR? WILL THE WAREHOUSE HELP ME
UNCRATE, UNPACK AND LOAD THE GOODS?
Kindly call the freight location directly to assist you in making
these determinations.
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20. WHAT IS AN I.T. NUMBER?
The number U.S. Customs assigns to any cargo moving from the port
of discharge to another inland point prior to Customs clearance.
Please refer to this number when tracking your cargo with the receiving
warehouse.
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21. MOVING PERSONAL EFFECTS
(Deutsch)
Wie Sie ein Internationales Transportunternehmen
waehlen
Bei internationalen Transporten sind die folgenden
Parteien " links " beteiligt :
Das Abhol - Team - Normalerweiser ein lokaler Umzugsspediteur,
der zu Ihrem Haus kommt, die Verpackung und das Beladen in einen
LKW fuer LCL Sendungen ( weniger als eine Container Ladung ) uebernimmt,
oder die Beladung eines Container durchfuehrt fuer Voll Container
Ladungen.
Der Sammelladungsspediteur - wenn Ihre Sendung ein
LCL shipment ist, werden Ihre Haushaltsgueter zu dem Lager des Sammelladungsspediteur
gebracht, um dort in einen Sammelcontainer geladen zu werden.
LKW Unternehmer - Wenn Ihre Sendung einen exklusiven
Container benoetigt, holt der LKW- Unternehmer den Container from
Hafen ab und bringt ihn zur Beladestelle. Nach Beladung wird der
Container zurueck in den Hafen gebracht.
US Zoll Fachmann - Eine Einzelperson oder eine Firma,
die Ihre Zollunterlagen erstellen und beim Zoll am Abgangshafen
einreicht.
Reederei - Die Firma die das Schiff besitzt, auf dem
der Container mit Ihren Haushaltsguetern verladen wird.
Verzollungsspediteur - Die Firma oder Einzelperson,
die die Verzollung Ihrer Haushaltsgueter am Empfangshafen durchfuehrt.
Ueberseeagent - Die Firma, die den Sammelcontainer
in Empfang nimmt, entlaed und die verschiedenen Sendungen verteilt.
Uebersee- LKW- Unternehmer - Die Firma, die Ihre Haushaltsgueter
vom Lager abholt und zu Ihrem neuen Haus bringt. Bei einem exklusiven
Container ist es die Firma die Ihren Container vom Hafen abholt,
und zu Ihrmen neuen Haus bringt.
Ueberseeauslieferungsteam - Eine lokale Umzugsfirma,
die Ihnen Ihre Haushaltsgueter in Ihr Haus liefert. Bei einem exklusiven
Container wird diese Umzugsfirma den Container entladen, Ihre Haushaltsgueter
ins Haus bringen und das Verpackungsmaterial beseitigen.
Der Erfolg Ihres internationalen Transportes haengt
von der Leistung der oben genannten "Links" ab. Wenn eine
der "Links" versagen, wird ihr Umzug weniger erfolgreich.
Ein erfolgreicher Transport erfordert ausgezeichnete Leitung und
Steuerung. Erfahrung, Vollstaendigkeit and Fachmannstolz sind auch
selbstverstaendliche Voraussetzungen.
Die Faehigkeit der Firma, die Sie zu diesem Transport
beauftragen, wird Ihren Umzug erfolgreich machen. Sie benoetigen
ein Unternehmen, dass Ihren Umzug von Abholung bis Anlieferung zuverlaessig
arrangieren kann.
Die Firma, die Sie mit der Verschiffung Ihrer Haushaltsgueter
beauftragen, muss eine Lizenz von der FMC ( Bundesseekommission
) und eine OTI Lizenz ( Ozean Transportvermittler Lizenz) haben.
Wenn Sie eine Firma waehlen die nicht von der FMC reguliert ist,
benutzen Sie eine illegale Firma auf die Sie kein Rueckgriffsrecht
haben.
*CARGO ONE *ist lizensiert von der FMC mit der OTI
Lizenz number 9799N
Surveys and Angebote
Die Kosten zu den Ueberseebestimmungsoertern basieren
auf Gewicht und (Kubik) Mass der Haushaltsgueter. Es schliesst den
Luft - oder Seefracht Transport, die Verpackung und das Auspacken
am Empfangsort ein. Die meissten Verschiffungen werden entweder
in 20 Fuss oder 40 Fuss Containern vorgenommen. Die Kosten fuer
Lagergelder, Wartung der Geraete, Einfuhrzoll, und extra Abholungen
und Auslieferungen sind nicht mit inbegriffen. Die internationalen
Raten sind nicht reguliert und koennen somit sehr konkurrenzfaehig
sein. Wir bieten kostenlose Surveys an.
Was mann nicht verschiffen
darf
Viele Gegenstaende (Pflanzen, Lebensmittel, Gefahrgueter)
duerfen nicht verladen duerfen. Ihr Umzugsunternehmen sollte Ihnen
eine Liste zur Verfuegung stellen. Sie sollten auch ueber die Zollvorschriften
im Bestimmmungsland informiert sein, um sicher zu sein, dass sie
keine Waren von boykottierten Herstellern oder verbotene Gegestaende
einfuehren werden, wie z.B. Alkohol, Waffen und Munition. Sie koennen
beim naechsten Konsulat des Bestimmungslandes eine Kopie der neuesten
Zollvorschriften erhalten.
Der Einfuhrzoll fuer Automobile schwankt von Land zu
Land und kann zum Teil sehr hoch sein; Ihr Spediteur kann Sie beraten.
Haustiere sind in einigen Laendern verboten. Sie koennen
jedoch eine Einreisebewilligung anfordern. Gesundheit- und
Tollwutbescheinigungen, sowie Quarantaeneperiode von bis zu sechs
Monaten oder laenger koennen erforderlich werden.
Verpackung
Die Verpackung fuer einen Ueberseetransport gegenueber
einem Unzug innerhalb der Vereinigten Staaten ist sehr unterschiedlich.
Alles muss eingewickelt sein und in inneren grossen wasserdichten
Furnierholz-, Metall- oder Fiberglaskaesten verpackt sein, auch
wenn ein exklusiver Container benutzt wird. Sie sollten nicht Ihre
eigenen Sachen selbst packen.Wegen der neuen Terrordrohungen werden
Selbst- Verpackungen nicht gewaehrt. Die oeffentlichen Sicherheits-
Gesundheitswesen und der Bioterrorism Bereitschaft- und Wartetat
Akt von 2002, schreibt vor was bei internationalen Umzuegen erforderlich
ist.
Professionelle Umzugsfirmen benutzen besonders entworfene
Kartone, die stabil genug sind fuer zerbrechliche Einzelteile. Alle
nicht eingepackten Einzelteile sollten in starkem, braunen Papier
eingewickelt werden. Die meissten Umzugsfirnem packen und entladen
die Container am jeweiligen Wohnort.
Erforderliche Dokumente
Es muessen Dokumente ausgefuellt werden, um Komplikationen
im Bestimmungsland zu vermeiden. Antraege fuer diese Formen sollten
so schnell wie moeglich gestellt werden.
Reisepaesse, Eintragungsbescheinigungen, US-Export-Formen,
Visum, Wohnsitz, Arbeitserlaubniss, medizinische und Immunisierung-
Bescheinigungen, internationaler Fuehrerschein und Heiratsurkunde
sind erforderlich.
Um die Exportunterlagen zu erstellen, brauchen wir
die genauen Angaben wie den Namen und U.S. Adresse des Absenders,
Telefonnummer und Sozialversicherungsnummer. Weiterhin benoetigen
wir die Adresse im Empfangsland und eine detailierte Packliste in
Englisch und in der Sprache des Bestimmungslandes.
Angebotene Dienstlesitungen
Der "Tuer zur Tuer Service" beinhaltet die
Abholung im Ausgangsland, Transport zum Bestimmungsland, Verzollung,
und Auslieferung zu Ihrer neuen Heimatsadresse. Innere Abholung
und Auslieferung stehen ebenfalls zur Verfuegung.
Der "Tuer zum Depot Service" beinhalted die
Abholung im Ausgangsland und den Tranport zu einem Depot in der
Naehe des Hafens oder Flugplatz im Bestimmungsland. CARGO ONE's
Verpflichtung endet an diesem Punkt. Es ist Ihre Verantwortung,
die Zollfreigabe und die Abholung durchzufuehren.
Transportversicherung
Es gibt zwei Arten von Versicherungen : Gegen alle
Risiken oder gegen Totalverlust Sie koennen nur gegen alle Risiken
versichern, wenn Ihre Haushalstgueter von einer professionellen
Umzugsfirma eingepackt wurden. Eine detailierte Packliste mit Wertbeschreibung
ist erforderlich. Haushaltsgueter, die vom Eigentuemer verpackt
worden sind, koennen nur gegen Totalverlust versichert werden. Praemien
und Ausschluesse sind auf Anfrage vorhanden.
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22. HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR INTERNATIONAL
MOVER
In International moves, the following parties "Links"
are involved:
Pick up team: - Usually a
local mover who will come to your home, do the packing and the loading
into a truck for an LCL (less than container load),
or into a container for an FCL (full container
load).
Consolidation agent: - if your shipment
is an LCL, your HHG (household goods) will be brought
to the Consolidation agent's warehouse for consolidation with other
shipments
Trucker: If your shipment is an FCL,
the services of a trucker will be required. This is a company who
will pick up the container from the container yard and transport
it to the loading location and then back to the port
US Customs authorized specialist -
An individual or a company who will prepare and submit your shipping
documentation at the port of exit
Steam Ship Line - The company who
owns the ship on which the container holding your HHG will be loaded.
Overseas Customs Agent - The company
or individual who will release your HHG from Customs at the port
of entry
Destination agent - Overseas agent
who will receive and distribute the various shipments consolidated
in the container
Overseas trucking company - usually
hired by the destination agent. This is the moving company who will
deliver your shipment from the Destination agent's warehouse to
your new home. If your shipment is and FCL, then
this is
the trucker who will deliver the container to your new home.
Overseas delivery team - Usually a
local mover in your new town, who will deliver your HHG into your
new home. In case of an FCL, this is the team who will unload the
container, position the HHG in your new home and remove the packing
debris.
The success of your International move depends on the
performance of each and all the above Links. If
one of the links fail, your International move will be less successful.
A successful International move requires excellent
administration and control. Experience, integrity and professional
pride are also essential.
No company in the world owns all the "Hardware"
and Links described above. The administration skill
of the company you hire, not if they own a truck to pick up your
HHG, will make the move successful. You need a company that will
administrate and manage your move from pick up to delivery.
The company you choose MUST be licensed
and regulated by the *Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and
have an Ocean Transportation Intermediary (OTI) license.
If you choose a company that is not licensed by the FMC
to execute your International move, you are using a company that
operates illegally, is not regulated, and you will have no recourse
if
things go wrong.
CARGO ONE is licensed by the FMC
with the OTI License # 9799N
Surveys and estimates:
Cost to overseas destinations is based on weight and
(cubic) measurement of the household goods when packed for shipment.
It includes air or ocean transportation charges and packing and
unpacking services of the carrier's origin and destination agents.
Most shipments will be shipped in 20' or 40' containers. It does
NOT include charges for storage,
servicing of appliances, custom duty, liability coverage or extra
pick up or deliver. International rates are not regulated and can
be very competitive. We offer free estimates.
What not to move:
Many articles of household goods cannot be shipped
internationally and your mover should supply you with this list
(plants, foods, flammables). You should also be informed, if known,
of custom regulations to identify any boycotted manufactures or
materials which are prohibited in the destination country, such
as liquor, fire arms or ammunition. You can contact the nearest
consular of the destination country and obtain a copy of the latest
customs regulations.
Custom duty for importation of automobiles varies from
country to country and is sometimes extremely high.
Pets are forbidden in some countries and others may
require an entry permit, health and rabies certificates or a quarantine
period up to six months or longer at the owners expense.
Packing:
Packing for an overseas move is very different from
that of a move within the United States. Everything must be wrapped
and arranged inside large waterproof plywood, metal or fiberglass
boxes called lift vans or loaded directly into ship containers (20
ft and 40 ft). You should NOT pack your own goods. Due to recent
terrorist threats, self-packing is not allowed. The Public Health
Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002
dictates what can and cannot be done on international moves. Professional
movers use specially designed cartons that are heavy enough for
fragile items. All items not boxed are and should be wrapped in
a thick corrugated brown paper. Everything is then fitted into the
container. Most movers will pack and load the containers at residence.
Required documents:
Completion of several documents should be completed
to avoid complications at destination. Applications for these forms
should be made as far as in advance as possible.
Passports, Certificate of Registration, US Export Forms,
Visa, Residence and Work Permits, Medical and Immunization Certificates,
International Driving Permits, and Marriage Certificate
In order to complete the export documentation, we will
need the exact information of the shipper, such as name, U.S address,
phone number and social security number. A legible copy of the passport
is required. Furthermore, we need the address at destination where
the shipper can be reached. We will also need a detailed inventory
in English and in the language of the country of destination.
Services offered:
The door to door service includes
the pick up of the shipment from the door of your originating address,
transporting it to your destination country, clearing it through
Customs and delivering the shipment to the door of your destination
address. Inside pick ups and inside delivery are available as well.
The door to depot service includes
the pick up of your shipment from the door of your originating address
and transporting it to a depot in the vicinity of the airport or
port at your country of destination.CARGO ONE's
involvement will end at this point. It is your responsibility to
clear the shipment through Customs and to arrange for the collection.
Transportation insurance:
There are two different kinds of coverage : against
all risks and against total loss. You can only get coverage against
all risks if your belongings have been packaged by a professional
moving company. A itemized valued inventory is required. Personal
effects packaged by the shipper himself can only be insured against
total loss. Premiums and exclusions are available upon request.
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