Change in USA Import Customs document regulations
U.S Customs will no longer allow PALLET count shown on
documentation for inbound shipments to the U.S.
The following message was issues by
U.S. Customs as a reminder:
"Effective April 10, 2016, U.S. Customs will not allow
to show "Pallet" on the import documentation, including M BL, H BL, D
AWB, H AWB, Manifest, Commercial Invoice, Packing list, AMS, ISF, and/or any
other related document”.
The numbers and quantities from the carrier's ocean bills of
lading, either the Mater or the House, as applicable, must transmit the
quantity of the lowest external packaging unit; containers and pallets are NOT
acceptable manifested quantities; for example a container containing 10 pallets
with 200 cartons MUST be manifested as 200 cartons.
Should you have any questions regarding this please contact
your ICE team member on
1300 CARGO1
Disclaimer-
All information / contents are for general information only. ICE does not make
any guarantee on completeness, reliability and accuracy of this information. We
strongly suggest you seek further advice before acting on any content /
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