Commercial Invoice
The customer Commercial/Proforma Invoice must explicitly state the following:
Country of Origin: USA, USA made goods being returned to USA for repair and return.
Unidec EIN: 23-2734324
Be certain to include the Unidec tax id number 23-2734324 on your Airbill. Return shipment from Unidec to you All repaired equipment will be returned to the customer with the following Harmonized Tariff Code unless the client requests a different code: HS 9801.00.10.12 “value for repairs or alterations of previously imported articles repaired or altered prior to exportation from USA.” FYI: Failing to state the country of origin as USA will result in excessive duties and those USA import duties will be billed to your company.
When shipping items to Unidec for repair, if the goods were originally made in the USA (many of our repair items are made in the USA) you may use the following Harmonized tariff code HTSUS 9801.00.10 for exemption. See more Tariff codes here.
Example 1:
Country of Origin: USA
Item: 40384302
Description: 8223/J11 CPU Processor Board
Declaration HTSUS 9801.00.10.12 Assembly made in USA, being returned to the USA for electronic repairs, item was not advanced in value or improved while abroad.
Repair Value: $3123.00 USD
Item: 30109000
Description: Power Supply, Deltron SQ175
Declaration HTSUS 9801.00.10.12 Assembly made in USA, being returned to the USA for electronic repairs, item was not advanced in value or improved while abroad.
Repair Value: $768.00 USD
To ship items to the USA for repair from Canada, you must complete a customs declaration and use the correct paperwork. Prepare the item by registering it with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) before it leaves Canada to avoid duties upon re-entry. Ensure the package is clearly marked for repair and include a customs invoice stating the item is being sent for repair, with the value being the cost of the repairs, not the replacement cost.
Unidec will complete a CBP Form 5106 for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to establish Unidec as the identity of the importer of record is needed.