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International Shipping Issues has been moved to YouTube at: http://youtu.be/jMoaQ_k0GQk OuThis presentShipping International Issues by Andy Cooperman discusses the many variables when shipping across international borders. The handout and additional presentations can be found at two locations: SNAG Professional Development Seminar http://www.snagmetalsmith.org/resources-opportunities/professional-development/professional-development-seminar/ Professional Development Seminar on my web site:. http://www.harriete-estel-berman.info/profguidelines/ProfDevSeminar.html Information about STOPPING copycat items that infringe on your copyright can be found in this article "CUSTOMS & BORDER PROTECTION" at: http://copyrightcollaborative.com/customs-border-patrol/ The reason that this presentation was moved to YouTube is that SlideShare no longer supported the audio for the lecture.
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INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING ISSUES
Andy Cooperman
International Shipping
A landscape of profound confusion punctuated by moments of tenuous clarity
LSDD
Loss Seizure Damage
DUTY
Duties, VAT, etc. can run up to 50% of value
Countries Vary Widely in:
what is allowed and what is prohibited
rate of custom duty
VAT (Value Added Tax)
maximum insurance a carrier will allow
Harmonized Code
Contents
Commercial Invoice
(make 4 copies)
Descriptive Words
-samples-decorative objects
“I call the pieces decorative objects of painted wood, etc.
and do not call it jewelry.”
-small sculpture -costume jewelry (?)-personal adornment-adornment
X
ATA Carnet “merchandize passport”
for TEMPORARY import only Over 75 countries
exhibitions trade shows fairs
But… you need an agent….
Customs Broker
or FedEx / UPS
Cannot use with USPS Start at $300 US w/out shipping &insurance
Art Carnet
CARRIERS-UPS, FedEx, DHL, USPS
CUSTOMS BROKERS-experts at dealing with the vast & varied international customs frontier-not shippers themselves
FREIGHT FORWARDERS-arrange shipping (using various carriers)-deal with customs, etc.
SHIPPER/INSURERS:-ship via UPS/FedEx/DHL, etc.-offer independent third party insurance-ParcelPro,G4S
SHIPPING CARRIERS:
UPSDHLFedExUSPS
Trackable & Insurable (max Insurance varies by country)*
Most services up to 150 lbs Offers “one stop” international service
Or can be used as simply a carrier
*Insurance, carnets, etc. obtained elsewhere…
*Fed Ex/UPS insurance can be dicey
usps.com 70 lbs max.
Trackable & Insurable (max Insurance varies by country)
Global Express Guaranteed *run by FedEx
1-3 biz daysincludes $100 insurance (can add more)on- time delivery guaranteed
Priority Mail International6-10 biz days
Endicia
Offers downloadable software that puts all the USPS forms necessary at your fingertips.
endicia.com
Tips -consistency
all terms on every scrap of paper should match
-always be honest: declare correct contents/value *wholesale for shows & galleries *retail for retail clients/customers
-if possible ship to a residence
Results may vary…..
Risk vs Cost
Hope for the Best
Discussion with the Audience
Shipping to
Canada
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING ISSUES
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StoriesPacking & Shipping
Recommendations
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Safe Shippingof Jewelry
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Packing one-of-a-kind artwork
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SHIPPINGComparison
s
Shipping cost and insurance with common
carriers
Shipping LARGE
Sculpture
If shipping goes wrong...
• ... it goes really wrong.
•A true story.
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