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| ECCN
(Export Control Commodity Number) |
Number (sometimes required on international
shipping documentation) that indicates the commodities subject
to U.S. Department of Commerce export controls. |
| EIN
(Exporter Identification Number) |
An Employer's IRS Identification Number
(needed on some international shipping documentation) assigned
by the Government when exporting goods from the United States. |
| Embargo |
The prohibition of accepting freight at
origin because of a crisis at the point of destination. |
| Entry
Summary |
Issued by: Customs broker on behalf of
importer. Purpose: Customs Form 7501 specifies all shipment
particulars that allow U.S. Customs to assess and collect import
duties. Highly standardized to allow computer processing. Includes
Harmonized Code number, broker identification number, and auxiliary
fees. Broker figures all assessments, then submits form with
supporting documents and payment. Customs later either accepts
or modifies entry and payment. |
| Entry/Immediate
Delivery |
Customs Form CF3461 allows the importer
or Customs Broker to take immediate delivery of imported goods
prior to payment of duties and processing of an Entry Summary
for most types of merchandise. The importer has ten days to
file the Entry Summary and pay the appropriate duties. |
| ETA |
Estimated Time of Arrival. |
| ETD |
Estimated Time of Departure. |
| EX
DEC |
Shipper's Export Declaration. |
| Export
Airbill |
A non-negotiable document prepared by the
shipper which includes pertinent information. For example, Shipper
and consignee name and address, Account Number, brief description
of goods, etc. |
| Export
Broker |
An individual or organization that unites
buyer and broker for a fee. |
| Export
License |
A Government authorization which allows
a shipper to export specified goods to designated countries. |
| Export
Trading Company |
A firm that buys domestic products for
sale overseas. A trading company takes title to the goods; an
export-management company usually does not. |
| Exporter |
The person sending goods produced in one
country to another country. |
| Export
Management Company |
A private firm that serves as the export
department for several manufacturers, soliciting and transacting
export business on behalf of it s clients in return for a commission,
salary, or retainer plus commission. |
| Express
B/L |
Ocean Bill of Lading issued by the steamship
line when cargo is consigned directly to the customer. Cargo
is automatically released. No originals are issued. |
Export
License
 |
Under the Export Administration Act, the
U.S. Bureau of Export Administration (BXA) is charged with controlling
and licensing most items exported from the U.S. for reasons
of national security, short supply, and foreign policy. There
are two basic types of export licenses: Individual Validated
Licenses which must be applied for and received from the BXA:
and General Licenses, which are not documents but rather published
authorizations covering commodities not subject to validated
licensing. |
