If you require international movement of goods, it is important that you are fully versed in the requirements that are set out by the customers border protection in terms of inspections of the goods that arrive into America either by sea or air freight.
There is nothing worse than employing a company who has no idea of the costs involved and the time required to get through certain examinations and the extra costs involved.
If you transport goods during a holiday period, the storage fees that you will expect to pay will increase as each day passes. It is why it is vital that you are fully versed in the process and can arrange for deliveries of goods. As well, you should know beforehand the time scale that it will take for items examination, all of which these costs you will pass on to the customer.
As with changes to the system it is important that you realize the container needs transportation to the Customs site for the examination to take place. This extra movement of the containers costs more money, where before the exam cost just $300 it has had an increase because of the movement to a minimum of $800 and more. These costs added to the price of the move, and this means prices for international moves must increase to take account of the rise of the VACIS, Vehicle and Cargo Inspection System exam to take place.
It is important that you are fully aware of where any containers are each day. This ensures you are fully in control of the system and it is not taking control of you or your business.
While international movements is good business, it can be stressful on those involved in the move and it is important that you keep them informed at all times as to the progress of their items.
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