Importing 101
Are you looking for information on importing into the USA?
Shipping can sometimes seem overwhelming, but with some basic knowledge and partnering with a great freight provider, the process can come together very easily.
Below are the basics on the general shipping process. Remember every shipment will vary in it’s own way. American Lamprecht Transport would be happy to go over all of your shipping options to help come up with the best custom tailored logistics solutions for you!
IMPORTING
Shipper
You will need to establish a relationship and sale with agreed shipping terms, from a vendor of your choice at country of origin. This supplier should be familiar with U.S. customs procedures, and proper packaging of goods to be shipped.
After sale is arranged, your shipper will provide you with necessary documents for customs clearance: Commercial invoice, packing List, (and bill of lading if they arrange the booking) Documents should be in English, and appropriate HS Code provided.
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Freight Forwarder
A Freight Forwarder is a term for a chosen provider that is booking and arranging transport of the goods from overseas to the USA. American Lamprecht is both a freight forwarder and licensed Customs Broker. We are able to route and arrange the shipping of your goods. If you are interested in this service, we would be happy to offer you a quotation.
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Customs Broker
Once you are ready to ship your goods, you will need a licensed U.S. customs broker to facilitate the process. A customs Broker is an individual or company, licensed, and regulated by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to assist importers and exporters in meeting Federal requirements.
Each country operates under a different set of rules and regulations that are constantly changing. A customs broker is fluent in these rules, regulations, and serves as a liaison to ensure they are followed. Most notably, Customs brokers are licensed to classify goods based on U.S. HTS (Harmonized Tariff Schedule) to determine customs duty. They also, handle the filing and transmission of ISF, customs entries, FDA and other government agency requirements.
American Lamprecht houses licensed customs brokers at each of our locations. We would be happy to handle your customs filing and clearance needs.
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Final Delivery, and Inland Transportation
Once your goods are shipped, cleared through customs, and made available at their designated cargo facility, you are ready to pick up your shipment. Trucking services can be arranged several ways and depends on your booking and incoterms.
You may choose to arrange trucking yourself with a transportation carrier of your choice. All delivery arrangements would be made and billed directly to you.
Transportation can also be arranged by your freight forwarder or customs broker in your behalf. Most freight providers can offer this service. American Lamprecht Transport has special contracts, relationships with carriers worldwide, and our own truck fleet to accommodate virtually any delivery
need, from Airfreight, LCL, FCL, dedicated, white glove, and project cargo. Quotes are available upon request.
Sometimes bookings are made “door to door” This means your freight provider makes delivery arrangements from origin, all the way to the final address at destination. Often trucking is arranged by contracted carriers by SS lines and Airlines, and bonded carriers.
Transport Services by American Lamprecht
There are many ways to ship freight. American Lamprecht Transport can assist in creating custom tailored logistics solutions for your logistics needs.
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