INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING ISSUES

Andy Cooperman

International Shipping

A landscape of profound confusion punctuated by moments of tenuous clarity

LSDD

Loss Seizure Damage

DUTY

Duties, VAT, etc. can run up to 50% of value

Countries Vary Widely in:

what is allowed and what is prohibited

rate of custom duty

VAT (Value Added Tax)

maximum insurance a carrier will allow

Harmonized Code

Contents

Commercial Invoice

(make 4 copies)

Descriptive Words

-samples-decorative objects

“I call the pieces decorative objects of painted wood, etc. 

and do not call it jewelry.”

-small sculpture -costume jewelry (?)-personal adornment-adornment

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ATA Carnet “merchandize passport”

for TEMPORARY import only Over 75 countries

exhibitions trade shows fairs

But… you need an agent….

Customs Broker

or FedEx / UPS

Cannot use with USPS Start at $300 US w/out shipping &insurance

Art Carnet

CARRIERS-UPS, FedEx, DHL, USPS

CUSTOMS BROKERS-experts at dealing with the vast & varied international customs frontier-not shippers themselves

FREIGHT FORWARDERS-arrange shipping (using various carriers)-deal with customs, etc.

SHIPPER/INSURERS:-ship via UPS/FedEx/DHL, etc.-offer independent third party insurance-ParcelPro,G4S

SHIPPING CARRIERS:

UPSDHLFedExUSPS

Trackable & Insurable (max Insurance varies by country)*

Most services up to 150 lbs Offers “one stop” international service

Or can be used as simply a carrier

*Insurance, carnets, etc. obtained elsewhere…

*Fed Ex/UPS insurance can be dicey

usps.com 70 lbs max.

Trackable & Insurable (max Insurance varies by country)

Global Express Guaranteed *run by FedEx

1-3 biz daysincludes $100 insurance (can add more)on- time delivery guaranteed

Priority Mail International6-10 biz days

Endicia

Offers downloadable software that puts all the USPS forms necessary at your fingertips.

endicia.com

Tips -consistency

all terms on every scrap of paper should match

-always be honest: declare correct contents/value *wholesale for shows & galleries *retail for retail clients/customers

-if possible ship to a residence

Results may vary…..

Risk vs Cost

Hope for the Best

Discussion with the Audience

Shipping to

Canada

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