2. Provide Complete and Accurate Information to Your Customs Broker/Freight Forwarder
There is a great deal of paperwork involved in international shipping. The complications of shipping cargo from one country to another is why freight forwarders like UCM exist.
We have the experience and knowledge of smoothly shipping cargo from one country to another so you, the shipper, don’t have to worry about all the details, regulations, and hassles and can focus on your business.
Still, there is a certain amount of paperwork you will need to provide to your freight forwarder.
Being accurate and thorough with your paperwork is important. This includes business information, inventories or itemized lists of shipments, and value of cargo.
This information affects the duties and custom fees at the ports, helps assess the risk of your cargo shipment, and more.
The last thing you want is for customs to find your shipping manifest is inacurate and think you’re trying to sneak something past them.
What you do want is a low risk assessment of your cargo shipment at customs.
Most of the paperwork of your international shipping will be handled by us, your freight forwarder and with over 25 years of experience, Universal Cargo Management is prepared to handle your customs along with any problems that may arise; but, accuracy on your part will help us keep your international shipping smooth from beginning to end.
Always, we’ll be here to walk you through any questions you have when it comes to international shipping, paperwork, and customs clearance.