GISTnet Tips: 2002-10-16

General:
Steamship lines have recently declared a "force majeure" due to the west
coast port situation, find out what this means in the GISTnet glossary at
http://www.gistnet.com/sub/glossary/force_majeure.html.

Customs Brokers and Importers:
What is "appraised value" as used by U.S. Customs?  See
http://www.gistnet.com/sub/glossary/appraised_value.html.

Freight Forwarders and Exporters:
Do you know when an FPPI can act as the USPPI for SED purposes?  See the
GISTnet glossary at
http://www.gistnet.com/sub/glossary/fppi.html.