GISTnet Tips: 2011-04-26

Trade (General)
Those of you who regularly use GISTnet Country Guides know they have
significantly increased in scope and detail during recent years.
Recently we have reformatted them to speed access to just the info you
need to determine trade requirements and restrictions for new orders,
plan shipments, and prepare needed documentation. Select a country of
interest at: http://www.gistnet.com/library/2/cidb/

U.S. Import/Customs Brokerage
The GISTnet exhibits section contains numerous specimen procedure and
reference documents, trade forms and learning aids. One example is our
new interactive CBP form 7501-Entry Summary Form
(http://www.gistnet.com/library/2/exhibits/7501introduction.html).
Place your cursor over any data on the form to learn more about the
required information, or click on the data for further detail.

Export/Forwarding
As of April 18, 2011, U.S.-based NVOs can begin using "NVOCC Negotiated
Rate Arrangements" ("NRA") (http://www.gistnet.com/sub/glossary/nra.html)
instead of filing freight rates in their tariff! NRAs can be used with
shippers and can also significantly simplify co-loading deals. Learn how
to set up and use this easy procedure in lieu of tariff rate filing at:
http://www.gistnet.com/sub/text/56:k7303.auto