Faster and easier documentation for your export shipments Superior Freight Services online enhanced SLI! Introducing Superior Freight’s enhanced SLI [Shippers Letter of Instruction]. The SLI has been designed and enhanced with several key features. Our system is linked with the U.S. Department of Commerce’s schedule B database for ease that will auto fill values for you … [Read more...]
Impact on International Trade from Government Shutdown
The government shutdown has created some unknown variables in the movement of international trade. We at Superior Freight Services are trying to obtain a full understanding of what the impact of the shutdown is on international trade. Currently, the following Government Agencies have been impacted by the shutdown according various sources: Commerce Department Bureau … [Read more...]
How Do I Avoid Dealing with Unauthorized Parties?
Superior Freight Services has developed a simple to use program that has consolidated the governments' lists into one database online. This tool will check batch uploads or single queries to see if you are at risk to making a shipment you will later regret. Superior has also built this program into its shipping forms and will automatically alert all parties involved by email … [Read more...]
Updated HTS and Schedule B Codes for 2013
Here are a few highlights about the changes for 2013: Changes to HTS for Importing Purposes Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has updated the list of valid HTS codes for 2013 that were effective as January 1, 2013. Changes to the U.S. HTS as of January 1, 2013 Changes to HTS and Schedule B for Exports (AES submissions) The AESDirect system … [Read more...]
US East Coast Port Strike Averted
The International Longshoreman's Association struck a deal to avoid a coast-wide strike. The I.L.A. and the United States Maritime Alliance have reached an agreement that should prevent a strike for at least the next six years. The Authority will work closely with our customers who diverted business to the West Coast during this period of … [Read more...]