[Nhcoll-l] Shipping (not hand-carries): logistical problems

[Dirk Neumann]

Dear Ellen,

I would be happy if the SPNHC Legs & regs group could be in the loop 
regarding FedEx.

You describe a very common problem because FedEx does per-import 
clearance based on information that is entered in their electronic 
declaration system based on entered data of commercial invoices. But 
these are simply unsuited for proper import declarations of biologiccal 
materials because it is not possible to enter basic information.

If there would be any discussion with FedEx (and UPS, if possible, 
because it is a common problem), it would be helpful if we could address 
this as global issue (and offer solutions how to handle our type of 
biomaterials - see this mornings email regarding new CN-codes for 
natural history materials).

If you summarize the number of specimens exchanges between museums 
yearly, you end up well above 1,000,000 specimens, which is another 
relevant figure for FedEx (compared to annual revenue), because they 
want to have smart parcels & easy customs clearance.

All the best
Dirk

Am 22.03.2017 um 19:22 schrieb Ellen Paul:
>
> We are aware of the fact that FedEx sometimes overlooks the USFWS 
> declaration and inspection requirements, even when packages are marked 
> properly and conspicuously. It also causes me to wonder if those 
> shipments are also bypassing the Agricultural Quarantine Inspection 
> process, too.
>
> The Ornithological Council is in contact with FedEx and the USFWS 
> about this situation and we'll keep you posted.
>
> Meanwhile, I have investigated the advice that FedEx staffers have 
> given us over the years that your shipments should be handled by FedEx 
> Trade Networks via customized processing accounts.  It would appear 
> that virtually no institution would qualify for the FedEx Trade 
> Network customized processing account. The minimum import revenue 
> requirement is $1 million annually and at least 100 U.S. import 
> shipments per month. I seriously doubt that any of you meet those 
> thresholds.
>
> So that means that you will be relying on the FedEx Express Customs 
> Operation (ECO) and that's what seems to be a bit glitchy. So we'll 
> keep plugging away at it and hope that it can get sorted out.
>
> Meanwhile, I continue to advise that you mark the air way bill with 
> the correct Harmonized Tariff Code and that you write on the air way 
> bill and on five sides of the box:
>
> WILDLIFE::USFWS AND AQI DECLARATION REQUIRED.
>
> If your shipment requires permits, then
>
> WILDLIFE::[PERMIT TYPE]::USFWS AND AQI DECLARATION REQUIRED.
>
> I also advise that you include extra copies of the documents inside 
> the box and write on the outside of the box "extra copies of documents 
> inside box." Just in case the originals - which should be in the 
> plastic document pouch - are misplaced.
>
> Ellen
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