Navigating the Maze of Customs: Key Regulations to Know When Shipping Overseas

Countries requiring AMS filing: USA, Canada, Mexico, Philippines
Countries requiring ENS filing: All EU member states
Countries requiring fumigation of wooden packaging: Australia, USA, Canada, South Korea, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Israel, Brazil, Chile, Panama
Countries requiring certificate of origin: Cambodia, Canada, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka
Other notable customs regulations:

◆India – Need valid import license, prepayment recommended

◆Russia – Get payment upfront, monitor cargo pickup

◆Kenya – Exporters must obtain Pre-Export Verification of Conformity

◆Egypt – Pre-shipment inspection required

◆Pakistan – No loose carbon powder in paper bags

◆Saudi Arabia – No transhipment via Aden

◆UAE – Expiration dates required on food imports

◆Tanzania – Color coded symbols required for transshipment cargo

◆Australia – Wood packaging must be fumigated

◆Fiji – No switchblades or used clothing

◆Iran – 50% freight tax on exports loaded at Iranian ports