Summary: Special Customs requirements of various countries

Different countries have different requirements and regulations on the import and export of goods. We must understand the details of each country's import and export so that there will be no problems at critical times. What are the regulations that need attention? The customs requirements of all countries in the world are here, pay attention!


Countries that need to declare AMS
United States, Canada, Mexico, Philippines (The U.S. does not need to declare the ISF regulations and must be provided to the U.S. Customs 48 hours before sailing, otherwise there will be a fine of USD5000, AMS fee of 25 USD/ticket, and 40 USD/ticket if modified). 
Since July 1, 2016, all goods imported into the Philippines must be declared AMS in advance. In addition to the original EBS in the Philippines, CIC will add an AMS surcharge. Goods to the Philippines require AMS declaration in advance.

Countries that need to declare ENS
All member states of the European Union, ENS costs 25-35 USD/ticket

Countries where wooden packaging needs to be fumigated
Australia, United States, Canada, South Korea, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Israel, Brazil, Chile, Panama

Countries requiring certificate of origin
Cambodia, Canada, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka


National customs regulations

Indonesia
The consignee must have the right to import and export goods, otherwise it will not be able to import customs clearance.

Saudi
All goods imported to Saudi Arabia must be shipped on pallets and the country of origin and mark must be printed on the packaging. And since February 25, 2009, all goods arriving at the port that violate this regulation and are not shipped on pallets will be fined separately, which will be borne by the customer.

Brazil
a. Only three originals of a full set of bills of lading are accepted and cannot be modified. The bill of lading must show the amount of freight (only US dollars or Euros). "TOORDER" bills of lading are not accepted. The bill of lading must show the consignee's contact information (telephone, address) ；
b. The CNPJ number of the consignee must be displayed on the bill of lading (the consignee must be a registered company), and the consignee must be a company registered in the destination customs;
c. It is not possible to pay on collection, and it is not possible to charge more at the port of destination. The wooden packaging must be fumigated, so the LCL quotation needs more attention.

Mexico
a. To declare the AMS bill of lading, the product code must be displayed, and the AMS information and packing list invoice must be provided;
b. Notify shows third-party notifiers, which are generally freight forwarding companies or CONSIGNEE agents;
c. Show the real consignor and consignee;
d. The product name cannot display the general name, but the detailed product name should be displayed;
e. Number of pieces: It is required to display the detailed number of pieces, for example: there are 50 boxes of goods in 1PALLET;
f. The bill of lading must show the origin of the goods.

Chili
Chile does not accept telex bills of lading, and wooden packaging must be fumigated.

Panama
a. Telex bill of lading is not accepted, the wooden packaging must be fumigated, packing list and invoice must be provided;
b. The goods transiting through the Colon Free Trade Zone and going to Panama must be stackable and forklift-operable, and the weight of a single piece cannot exceed 2000KGS.

Colombia
The shipping amount must be shown on the bill of lading (in US dollars or Euros)

In the next article, we will introduce the requirements of more countries.
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