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U.S. Sea freight Price Calculator
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Above is the real-time Online Sea freight price Calculator. Now, you can calculate international shipping costs for commercial and household goods at no time. Choose your destination country above to begin.
Other random references on shipping goods from the United States
I. Attention rogue movers (unlicensed OTI/unlicensed international shipping companies)!!!
II. International shipping of S.O.C. - "Shipper Owned Containers"
III. Import goods to the USA in respect of dealing with US Customs Broker
IV. Motor vehicles CAN NOT be shipped from the US as LCL freight. International shipping of motor parts
V. The new customs regulation in BRAZIL - NCM #'s and CNPJ requirements
VI. SAUDI ARABIA's import rule: 'Country of Origin' must be marked on every package
VII. International shipping to NIGERIA: 'M Form' to Nigeria
IX. Exports to ALGERIA: International shipping to Algeria must always be covered by a Letter of Credit
XI. Freight All Kind (FAK) definition in international shipping from the USA
XII. Import to the USA: Potential additional cost due to US Customs (CBP) random inspections
XIII. List of US Flag international ocean freight carriers by the US Department of Transportation
XIV. THE EUROPEAN 24H RULE. FILING HS CODES FOR INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING OF SEA FREIGHT FROM THE USA
I. Attention rogue movers (unlicensed OTI/unlicensed international shipping companies)!!!
Federal law (the Shipping Act of 1984) requires Ocean Transportation Intermediaries (OTI or international shipping companies providing ocean freight service from and to the USA) to be licensed and bonded. Accepting cargo from unlicensed OTI constitutes a violation of the Shipping Act. Knowing and willful violations of the Shipping Act carry a possible civil penalty of up to $30,000 per occurrence.
Amid Logistics, LLC, as a licensed and bonded US OTI, is held responsible for NOT providing service to unlicensed OTIs (rogue movers - unlicensed international shipping companies, unlicensed global moving companies, or unlicensed individual enterprises that offer international ocean freight service from or to the USA). To do so, when booking an international shipment with us, all shippers must confirm that they are NOT an unlicensed Ocean Transportation Intermediary and do NOT provide international shipping service to their clients unless operating under an OTI license.
Falsification of this statement is considered an attempt to violate the Shipping Act. Information about the attempt, along with obtained information about the unlicensed OTI – unlicensed international shipping company, will be forwarded to the US Federal Maritime Commission in order to punish the unlicensed international shipping company, international moving company, or an individual enterpriser for its illegal activity.
II. International shipping of S.O.C. - "Shipper Owned Containers"
Want to buy an FCL "One Way" sea freight container for international shipping from the US? Here are some suggestions:
Here is a brief list of what you need to consider if you are purchasing an FCL ocean freight container for international shipping from the USA:
1. Does the ocean freight carrier (international shipping company, freight forwarder, or NVOCC) or shipping line (VOCC) that will move the FCL sea freight container for you take shippers-owned containers (SOC), and will the ocean freight rate be affected? Each ocean carrier has a policy for FCL shippers-owned containers. The FCL booking or customer service departments will have the information you need. Professional international moving companies should have the information in advance as well.
2. Is an FCL sea freight container condition survey required for the container before the ocean carrier's acceptance? If so, this must be done before the container is loaded for an international shipment by sea. You want this survey.
3. Who will provide the chassis or flatbed to move the FCL multimodal sea freight container for international shipping? Either the trucker or the ocean carrier provides the 'wheels' (chassis) under a sea freight container. Services offered by global moving companies should be included in the total international shipping costs.
4. What is the cargo volume & the weight that you will be shipping from the US? Often, over-the-road weight limitations are much less than the design capacity for a sea freight container. Also, ocean freight rates are typically less for smaller-size FCL shipping containers. Under US law -- YOU will be held responsible for all fines & damages if an overweight container results in a road accident -- or other damage or fines.
5. How will the FCL sea freight container be delivered to the destination? Most container delivery trailers are designed to slide containers off to the ground & cannot handle the weight of a loaded FCL sea freight container. This usually means you will have to hire a crane (expensive) or unload the contents of the sea freight container before it lands on the ground.
6. What about US Customs? Customs rules regarding the import of sea freight containers vary widely. Your international shipping company (freight forwarder, NVOCC) or international moving company will be able to confirm import requirements and duties for international shipments by sea.
7. Why do you need a shipper's owned container? If it is to be used as storage at the final destination, often it is cheaper to purchase a sea freight container at the destination & save the extra handling costs of a shipper's owned sea freight container. But beware, YOU are responsible for all FCL sea freight container requirements.
8. Do you have INSURANCE, such as the type that will cover you IF FCL SEA FREIGHT CONTAINER FAILURE DAMAGES THE CARGO OF OTHERS OR THE VESSEL? After 25 years in this industry -- THE CARGO LETTER concludes that YOU likely Don't have such insurance. This is a significant question that management must review.
Before buying an FCL sea freight container, please check your insurance. That insurance will cover ONLY your cargo -- but NOT the damage you do to others.
9. "Shipper Owned Containers" may send a negative message to US Customs:
US Customs assumes that "Shipper Owned Containers" may mean a one-way trip.
US Customs assumes that "Shipper Owned Containers" often mean junk or hazardous cargo.
US Customs assumes that "Shipper Owned Containers" are often purchased at the end of their service life.
III. Importing goods to the USA concerning dealing with US Customs Broker
IV. Motor vehicles CAN NOT be shipped from the US as LCL freight—international shipping of motor parts.
Any motorized vehicle that requires DMV (US Department of Motor Vehicles) registration (auto, motorcycles, mopeds, jet skis, ATVs) will NOT be permitted for international shipping from the USA as LCL freight. This is due to US Customs Regulations that will not recognize any ocean freight carrier's warehouse as an exam site for inspection.
You can ship motorized vehicles using our sea freight service for international shipping vehicles in containers or Ro-Ro. International shipping freight cost per motorized vehicle should equal the freight cost of international shipping a mid-size car but always must be re-confirmed upon a booking request.
FYI: If ship motorcycles are FCL sea freight, they may fit approximately eight per 20' FCL sea freight container and 18 per 40'.
Motor parts can be shipped using LCL sea freight, however:
International shipping of motors and motor parts from the USA that may contain any fluids (such as engines, tanks, batteries, etc.) are subject to the following requirement:
ALL FLUIDS MUST BE COMPLETELY DRAINED!
However, even drained motor parts may be considered dangerous goods by international shipping companies when cargo is delivered to the international shipping terminal of origin for international shipment from the US.
If motor parts are considered dangerous goods by an international shipping company, then additional documents related to international shipping of dangerous goods must be provided, and hazardous surcharges apply. The global shipping company (freight forwarder, NVOCC, international moving company) or shipping line (SSL, VOCC) will inform the consigner of the additional requirements and charges (if any) once the cargo has been accepted by the carrier's terminal (CFS) for the international shipment from the US.
International shippers of auto parts must be aware of and accept the general conditions for international shipping dangerous goods by sea from the USA.
IMPORTANT: The consigner's responsibility is to submit motor parts to the international shipment by sea in the proper condition. The international shipping company (freight forwarder, NVOCC, international moving company) or shipping line (SSL, VOCC) will NOT be held responsible for any delays or difficulties resulting from the failure to properly drain fluids or arrange proper packing before the international shipping, nor for additional charges incurred as a result thereof.
V. The new customs regulation in Brazil - NCM #'s and CNPJ requirements
Commercial import shipments: All shipments imported to Brazil require NCM #'S (codes defined by the Brazilian Government for the classification of materials) and the CNPJ (number of company's identification). Shippers must provide this information to ocean carriers before shipments are released to import to Brazil and get freight to be released in Brazil.
On personal import shipments: Brazil has new requirements for shipments imported into Brazil. The CPF number (the consignee's passport number) is required to be on the bill of lading. Always advise the consignee's passport number. If not informed, then penalties can be costly.
VI. Saudi Arabia's import rule: 'Country of Origin' must be marked on every package.
The Saudi Arabia Port Authority has implemented some new rules that international shippers dealing with international shipping companies (freight forwarders, NVOCCs, international moving companies) should be aware of to avoid fines.
Effective March 1, 2009, the Saudi Port Authority requires all cargo destined for Saudi Arabia to have permanent markings stating the "Country of Origin" on every package, carton, and box. These markings can be engraved, printed, or affixed using non-removable stickers.
Indicating the geographical region of origin (e.g., European Union/Europe) does NOT satisfy this new requirement. The "Country of Origin" has to be clearly stated and spelled out in full. Strict enforcement by the Saudi Port Authority is expected.
Failure to comply may result in the cargo being returned to the country of origin. Penalties may also be imposed on cargo interests. Please ensure that your shipments to Saudi Arabia comply with this international shipping requirement to avoid incurring additional expenses and penalties.
VII. International shipping to NIGERIA: 'M Form' to Nigeria
The 'M form' is some Import Permit that consignees must get whenever they are involved in the international shipping of sea freight to Nigeria.
The customer must apply for authorization with the Federal Bank in Nigeria. When approved, the Bank will issue the M Certificate and the consignee will be allowed to import his goods.
The M Form number must be shown in the bill of lading. Without it, it cannot enter Nigeria.
Exporters must do all the necessary paperwork, and once completed, the ocean freight carrier will need the number to input it into international shipping carriers' bill of lading.
VIII. New US Customs rule: Social Security Numbers (SSN) will not be accepted as a valid USPPI ID for international shipping from the USA
New US Customs rules on international shipping from the USA: According to the US Census Bureau / US Customs and Border Protection regulation and per the Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR), Social Security Numbers (SSN) will NOT be accepted as a valid USPPI ID as of December 3, 2009. Any Authorized Agent that files on behalf of customers using an SSN as the USPPI ID needs to notify their customers that they need to obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN). USPPIs can obtain an EIN by visiting www.irs.gov/businesses/small and selecting "Employer ID Numbers (EIN)."
Once USPPIs obtain their EIN, they must provide the ID to their authorized agent. Authorized Agents must update any profiles or templates as necessary. On December 3, 2009, all profiles and templates will automatically remove USPPI IDs labeled SSN. All other information in the profile and/or template will remain. Filers must update these profiles and templates with their customers' EINs.
Note: We found that some of our customers who do not have an EIN obtain an EIN for their international shipping online at http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/ by requesting an EIN for Sole Proprietors order to satisfy banking requirements or local law. Then, you may consider following these steps in the PDF file.
IX. Exports to ALGERIA: International shipping to Algeria must always be covered by a Letter of Credit
The Algerian Government passed a new law on international shipping to Algeria. All sea freight going to Algeria must be covered by a Letter of Credit.
Since August 2, 2009, under the law of 26/07/2009 (article 69), published in Official Gazette no. 44 of the Algerian Republic, the payment of ocean freight imports must be made through a Letter of Credit.
An Algerian bank must issue the Letter of Credit. If a Letter of Credit is not in place, ocean freight cannot clear customs, be picked up, or be removed from Algerian ports.
X. Requirements on international shipping of personal effects, charity goods, or gifts into SOUTH AFRICA
International shipping of Household Goods / Personal Effects:
1) The importer must be in RSA at least ten days before the goods arrive so that all necessary paperwork is available. This is paperwork that only the importer can provide, such as Passport, ID Book, Visa, etc. Customs do not accept copies. Only originals are allowed. Certified copies are not obtained either.
2) Customs allow household goods / personal effects to be imported exempt from duty and VAT ONLY if the following conditions are met:
a) The importer is a returning resident who has been out of the country for six months or longer, i.e., if they returned two years ago, they cannot now bring their goods in as personal effects. An original passport is required as proof of this.
b) The importer is a foreigner entering the country on a permanent residence certificate, a work permit, or a business visa. Exceptions have sometimes been made for study visas but are not guaranteed. A retirement visa is not accepted.
3) Alcohol, tobacco, and consumables (food, soap, make-up, etc.) are not considered personal effects and are NOT exempt from duty and VAT.
4) Personal items such as clothing, shoes, sporting and recreational equipment, books, etc. may be imported if:
a) Goods were exported by a resident for use abroad and are now being re-imported.
b) A non-resident imports goods for personal use during their stay in RSA.
5) ALL personal effects/household goods shipments MUST have a DETAILED and Priced inventory list showing each item, the number of that item, and its value. General listings, e.g., stationary, are not allowed. It must be specified as pens, books, notepads, etc.
International shipping of Donations:
1) NEVER send used clothing. It is never allowed and will have to be returned or burnt under customs supervision.
2) New clothing is generally also excluded from any rebate on duty and VAT.
3) Motor vehicles cannot be donated.
4) Always check on the donation of ANY foodstuff.
a) Certain food items are excluded from any duty and VAT rebate
b) Certain food items require an import permit
c) Certain food items are not allowed into RSA at all
5) Any organization to receive donations exempt from duty and VAT must be registered as a charitable organization/ religious organization. Registration MUST be checked before dispatching the goods.
6) The International Trade Administration Commission must grant permission to receive the donation if an exemption from duty and VAT is to be applied. It is best to do this before dispatching goods from the origin.
7) Each donation shipment MUST have a DETAILED and PRICED inventory list. No general descriptions are allowed, such as stationary. The list must specify the exact item, the number of that item, and the value, e.g., 7 exercise books for $20, 15 ballpoint pens for $5, etc.
8) Donation shipments should never be sent unless the importer on this side has had time to do the necessary research and apply for the relevant permits, permissions, and rebate facilities.
Donation shipments sent with the best intentions but without the proper procedures and research may end up costing the receiver more than what the donation is worth.
International shipping of Gifts:
1) Unsolicited gifts are allowed from a natural person to a natural person. No company/business gifts are allowed
2) 2 gift parcels per person per year, each under the value of R400 / parcel, are allowed.
3) International wine, spirits, or manufactured tobacco shipping is not allowed as gifts.
XI. Freight All Kind (FAK) definition in international shipping from the USA
Unless provided otherwise in an individual Service contract, "Freight All Kinds or FAK" shall consist of all cargo of any kind, EXCLUDING:
1) Cargo moving in the tank or special equipment,
2) Hazardous cargo,
3) Refrigerated cargo,
4) Shipments with one of the following commodities declared on the Bill of Lading: aircraft, NOS, Boat NOS, Vehicles, NOS, Wearing Apparel, NOS, Garments, NOS, Audio and Video equipment, NOS, Toys, NOS, Fashion Accessories, NOS, New or Used personal effect, Home decoration, Novelty items, Giftware, Houseware, Home improvement items, House supplies, House, Household goods, Promotional items, Catalog merchandise, Plastic Products or Plastic Goods or Plasticware, Metal, Metalware, Metal product or Metal goods
5) Any commodity listed below: Restricted comm. Is subject to possible restriction, quantity limit, or specific stow/block/brace requirements for Operation Department review and acceptance.
XII. International shipping to the USA (IMPORT): Potential additional cost due to US Customs (CBP) random inspections
Please be aware of potential additional costs that may occur during international shipping of FCL ocean freight due to random inspections by US Customs (CBP). New seals and administration charges are for the account of the cargo.
Customs (CBP) and the US Coast Guard will select FCL sea freight containers on terminals for random inspections. There is usually very little (if any) advance notice. After the examinations, international shipping terminals (container yards) will advise the steamship lines of the new seal numbers. International shipping freight charges occurred due to the US Customs (CBP) random checks on the shipper's account.
XIII. List of US Flag international ocean freight carriers by the US Department of Transportation
You can find the list of international shipping terms and the list of US Flag international ocean freight carriers by the US Department of Transportation in 2008 in this link.
XIV. THE EUROPEAN 24HR RULE. FILING HS CODES FOR INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING OF SEA FREIGHT FROM THE USA
DUE TO THE EUROPEAN 24HR RULE EFFECTIVE 01/01/2011, HS CODES (INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING HARMONIZED TARIFF SCHEDULE) WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ALL INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS MOVING TO OR TRANSSHIPPING VIA EU PORTS. THIS ALSO INCLUDES FROB CARGO (FOREIGN CARGO REMAINING ON BOARD): ANY VESSEL CALLING A EUROPEAN PORT BEFORE REACHING ITS FINAL DESTINATION.
A. Regarding international shipping from the USA mixed household goods or personal effects, if no significant commodity is described, we may suggest the HS Code 4016.99.05 "Household articles not elsewhere specified or included."
B. Concerning international shipping of the rest of the commodities (new stuff, with commercial invoices), you need to provide the HS code (at least the first six digits), which you can find on the following websites:
For more information, please refer to several notifications from different ocean freight carriers (international shipping companies) involved in the international shipping of sea freight from the USA:
BY OOCL:
An essential item from the information on our website relating to the timing of your SI submission can be found below:
To comply with the new European Union (EU) 24-Hour, Advanced Manifest Regulation for international shipping of sea freight effective on December 31, 2010, OOCL appreciates your kind cooperation in providing your complete global shipping instructions (including AES information with sea freight container and seal number information) at least two working days before the international shipping cargo load port cutoff. This will allow your international shipping cargo to be included in our manifest documentation preparation and submission to EU Customs within the required time frame. The international shipping documentation cutoff information will be published on www.oocl.com and in our OOCL Booking Acknowledgements / Confirmations. Effective December 31, 2010, cargo not included in the manifest process will not be allowed to be loaded onboard the booked vessel for international sea freight shipping.
As an additional note, OOCL's Far East destined service – AEX – also falls under the EU24 international shipping of sea freight rule due to a transship through Cagliari, Italy.
BY ECONOCARIBE:
TO: MEMBERS OF THE WSC EUROPEAN SECURITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE RELATED TO INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING OF SEA FREIGHT FROM THE USA
Earlier this week, the European Commission and the EU Member States agreed to introduce a unique HS code for international household goods shipping using sea freight service in the European Combined Nomenclature. This new HS Code will be presented in Chapter 99 of the Combined Nomenclature with the reference "9905" to cover "personal property belonging to natural persons transferring their normal place of residence" using international shipping sea freight services.
This HS code was created upon insistence from the WSC staff in view of the forthcoming EU advance international shipping cargo requirements, noting that "household goods" is currently listed as an unacceptable international shipping goods description in the "Guidelines on acceptable and unacceptable terms for the description of international shipping goods for exit and entry summary declarations." Without the creation of such an HS code, the persons lodging an entry or exit summary declarations for the international shipping goods using sea freight would have been compelled to provide plain-language international shipping cargo descriptions or HS codes for each individual item part of the personal effects moved during international shipping of place of residence, which the Commission agreed would have entailed a workload and expenses disproportionate to the interests at stake.
The UE International Shipping Regulation for Sea Freight introducing this new code has yet to be published in the Official Journal of the European Union, which will take several weeks. However, The European Commission confirmed yesterday to WSC staff that the regulation text would be made available before December 31, 2010, so that economic operators would have a formal reference when using this code in their entry on international shipping and exit summary declarations.
We shall inform members that we use sea freight services for international shipping when the regulation's text is available. However, based on the information provided by the Commission, member lines should feel confident in planning the use of the new "9905" HS Code for the international shipping of household goods using sea freight.
Note: This new EU regulation has nothing to do with AES filling and international shipping from the US but with international shipping to Europe and any cargo moving VIA Europe. It's a European Union regulation, not a US one.
BY ZIM:
We want to advise our customers of the implementation of the European Union's new regulation for international shipping of sea freight from the USA, which will require the transmission of the manifest 24 Hours before the loading of European Union Bound vessels. This new UE international shipping regulation will take effect on January 1, 2011. As the carrier, Zim will be responsible for promptly providing this manifest for international shipping of sea freight (Entry Summary Declaration – ENS). Of course, we depend on the information you provided for international shipping of sea freight.
What is an ENS?
An ENS is an Entry Summary Declaration required for all inbound cargo for international shipping into/via the European Union, regardless of destination. The international shipping requirement is for the following:
The international shipping requirement is for security measures only and not for Customs related issues
Who must lodge the ENS?
The carrier lodges the ENS based on the required information provided by the client involved in the international shipping of sea freight from the USA.
When must it be lodged?
Like the US / Canadian / Mexico / China rule, the ENS must be lodged 24 hours before the international shipping vessels' loading (a ship that will call at an EU port directly).
Where must it be lodged?
The ENS is sent to the Customs Authority at the first Port of Entry into the EU. Currently, we support:
Which Data Is Included?
Are amendments allowed?
Amendments are allowed but might be rejected by the Customs Authorities and should be handled case by case.
Is A House B/L Required?
Unlike the requirements of the US / Canadian Customs, a House b/l is not required. The Master b/l filed by the international shipping carrier is enough, even if the Shipper and CNEE are the Freight forwarders.
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