UPS: Using TradeAbility International Tools

When your company ships internationally, your business needs are more complex and compliance risks may increase. If your company does not have established processes in place, you may need assistance to manage your international shipments in an efficient and compliant manner. In either case, you can streamline import and export processes through the suite of UPS TradeAbility^TM services. For example, you can automate the processes of identifying harmonized tariff codes and estimating total landed costs. You can also screen for restricted parties, verify import and export compliance, and access international forms online. To improve efficiencies through UPS TradeAbility, importers and exporters may choose different services and processes to maximize benefits and minimize risks. Below are recommended import and export processes utilizing TradeAbility services that you may wish to adopt:

Import Process
Find product tariff codes using the Harmonizer and save them to your TradeAbility Product List. Access saved information from your Product List or enter product information directly to check Import Compliance. Estimate Landed Cost using information from your Product List or enter product information directly. Search for import documentation in the online library of TradeAbility Forms. Refer to your TradeAbility Transaction History of all saved Import Compliance and Landed Cost transactions.

Export Process
Screen for restricted trading parties using the Denied Party Screener. Pull saved information from your My UPS Address Book or enter address information directly. Find product tariff codes using the Harmonizer and save them to your TradeAbility Product List. Utilize Export License Detector Web Services technology to check export licenses and exceptions. Estimate Landed Cost using information from your Product List or enter product information directly. Search for export documentation in the online library of TradeAbility Forms. Refer to your TradeAbility Transaction History of all saved Landed Cost and Denied Party Screener transactions.

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