New US Regulations For Shipping
Ahead of shipping any parcels to the USA please ensure you have read the below.
U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) will strictly enforce new regulations requiring precise descriptions for goods in Air Cargo Advanced Screening (ACAS) for shipments to the U.S.
Shipments with vague or incomplete descriptions may face delays at the point of origin.
It is the shipper’s responsibility to provide accurate descriptions in shipping systems and printed documentation (when applicable). Descriptions must clearly answer:
- What is the commodity, please ensure this very specific and contains as much information as possible.
Please ensure you have added the HS / Commodity code. These can be found at https://www.trade-tariff.service.gov.uk/find_commodity - What is the commodity made of, for fabrics please ensure it has the measurements and material composition.
- What is the commodity going to be used for/the reason for export .
- Any additional relevant details (e.g., size for water bottles, gender for clothing).
For more guidance, please refer to the CBP’s official guide on acceptable descriptions.
If you have any questions or concerns please speak to your in door account manager ahead of shipping.