International Freight - Customs Requirements
When shipping internationally there are specific requirements that must be met for customs clearance.
This has becoming increasingly important over the past few months.
The key details that must be captured are:
HS Code
Item Description
Item Composition
Country of Origin
Manufacturer ID
These details are captured within Indigo8 and can be sent through to Starshipit or to your 3PL
Product setup
Within the product module you can add
HS Code
Item Description
Item composition
To do this open the product screen and search for the item that you wish to update.
The item description will be taken from the product category
Selecting the small arrow on the top right of the screen will allow you to see the HS code and the composition fields.
Supplier Setup
Each product that you ship will also need to be assigned a maker.
The set up of the Maker will determine the Country of Origin and the Manufacturer ID
Starshipit and 3PL
If you are using Starshipit these details will be send when your shipment is created.
If you are shipping via a 3PL the details can be included in your shipping request that is sent to them.