GISTnet GISTnet Tips: 6 Mar 2001
GISTnet Tips: 6 Mar 2001

General:
Need to convert cubic feet to cubic meters?  Don't get bogged down doing
measurement conversions!  Check out this GISTnet referral for a handy
measurement converter: http://www.gistnet.com/library/2/ref/convertit.html.
If it's currency conversion you need, be sure you are using the correct
rate.  U.S. Customs and bank rates are available through GISTnet referrals
for Daily Exchange Rates at http://www.gistnet.com/library/2/ref/38.html.

Customs Brokers/Importers:
Do you have merchandise subject to FDA regulations?  See GISTnet referral,
http://www.gistnet.com/library/2/ref/oasis.html, to the FDA OASIS automated
system which includes lists of commodities that are on detention status,
lists of import alerts by country or by commodity, as well as access to the
FDA Product Code builder.

Freight Forwarders/Exporters:
Does my shipment require an export license?  See GISTnet text answering
this important question at http://www.gistnet.com/sub/text/56:q2065.html.