EIDX/CompTIA Shipment Model 2.1
Base Model

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Attributes

1. Customs/OGA = Customs and Other Government Agencies (OGA).
2. Forwarder/BBA (2) = Forwarder and OGAs.
3. Purchase Order= See the purchase order from the purchase order cycle.
4. Commercial Invoice = Either the shipper or the forwarder may send this to the broker.
5. Invoice = See the payment cycle.
6. Cargo Manifest = May be one or more carriers and manifest(s).

Assumptions

1. At least two countries are involved.
2. No assumptions are made as to which countries are involved.
3. Commodity specific documents will not be directly targeted.

Definitions

• Bill of Lading  = To move the goods. Created by the shipper or carrier.
• Certificate of Origin  = Document specifying the country of origin of the goods. Creation is the legal responsibility of the seller.
• Commercial Invoice = Establishes the value of goods packed. Created by either seller, shipper or consolidator.
• Customs  = Governmental entity responsible for enforcement of regulations/collection with regards to duty, fees and taxes.
• Customs Broker= An agent that does customs clearance on behalf of others.
• Customs Clearance = The function of legally moving goods in and/or out of a country.
• Filer = Company or entity that files the customs entry document(s) with the proper customs authority.
• Free Trade  = Implies that the duty rate is zero. Still requires documentation (customs clearances).
• Letter of Credit= Required by the seller or buyer, created by the seller or buyer and supervised by a bank.
• Liquidation = Final determination of duties owed. Indicates release of responsibility with regards to duty payment.
• OGA = Other Government Agency. May require forms specific to the electronics industry. These forms are usually created by the broker based on invoice information or on the importer’s advice.
• Packing List= Detailed physical descriptions of goods packed. Created by either seller, shipper or consolidator.
• Protest = Formal disagreement with the liquidation.
• Service Provider's Invoice = The invoice of the broker, forwarder or carrier for services.
• Shipper's Invoice Declaration= To declare/classify goods being exported. Created by the shipper or shipper’s agent.
• Shipper's Letter of Instructions= (SLOI or LOI) Issued by the shipper to parties moving the goods. Tells how to move the goods.
• VISA = Document establishing someone’s right to export from an exporting county.