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Choose your destination country above to calculate international shipping costs for goods shipped from the USA using LCL freight. This process takes just minutes and requires no assistance.
The U.S. Department of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requires that all cargo shipped from the U.S. be declared using the Shipper's Export Declaration on the ACE secure data portal. This applies to both commercial goods and personal items.
To comply, carriers follow the "NO DOCS - NO LOAD" rule. This means all necessary documents, including the Shipper's Export Declaration (SED) and the ACE Internal Transaction Number (ITN), must be submitted at least 72 hours before the cargo is released for international shipping.
Without an ITN (unless exempt), sea freight cannot be shipped and may face delays or penalties for missing paperwork.
There are some cases where you don't need to fill out the Shipper's Export Declaration (SED). The most common situations are:
You can easily handle the SED (Shipper's Export Declaration) with this online freight calculator. When you're getting a quote or booking your shipment, you have a few options:
Just a quick note: if you want us to fill out the SED for you, provide your EIN or a copy of the shipper's foreign passport with a clear photo and passport number. ACE doesn't accept U.S. passports or Social Security Numbers, as CBP stopped accepting them to protect personal info when shipping cargo abroad.
If you're a U.S. citizen and don’t have an Employer Identification Number (EIN), there's no need to stress. You can quickly get your EIN for international cargo transportation right on the IRS website, and it won’t take much time at all. It’s completely safe and doesn’t come with any extra commitments. Just follow this link to find out how easy it is to get the EIN for shipping stuff from the USA overseas.