Articles
- Handling commercial invoice discountsHow to correctly reflect discounts, BOGO offers, free items, samples, free shipping, and gifts on a commercial invoice without triggering customs issues.
- How to Generate a Manufacturer Identification (MID) Code for U.S. ImportsWhat a MID Code is, when you need one, and how to generate one manually for U.S. imports if you don't have Compliance Hub to do it for you.
- Modifying the commercial invoiceHow to correct commercial invoice overages and shortages, handle a wrong shipping address, and keep duty and tax calculations accurate.
- The Swap guide to EEI and ITN filingThis guide explains what EEI and ITN filing requirements mean for your US outbound shipments, and what to expect as Swap builds a solution to handle this automatically.
- Understanding Air Waybills and Bills of LadingWhat an Air Waybill (AWB) and a Bill of Lading (BOL) are, how they differ, and which one applies depending on whether you're shipping by air, sea, or land.
- Understanding Certificates of Origin and Countries of OriginWhat a Certificate of Origin and Country of Origin are, why they matter for both Swap Global and Returns, and where to manage them depending on which Swap product you use.
- Understanding commercial invoicesWhat a commercial invoice is, the information it must include, and best practices for keeping it accurate for customs clearance.
- Understanding customs clearanceWhat happens during customs clearance, the steps involved, how DDP and DAP affect the process, and how to avoid common delays.
- Understanding drop ball certifications for eyewear shipmentsThis article explains what drop ball certifications are, why they're required for eyewear shipments entering the United States, and what to do if you don't have one.