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FedEx eNews
Dear Customer, here is our May issue of eNews
We hope you will find it useful and interesting
Your FedEx eNews Team
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 To avoid delays, penalties and possible additional costs please ensure that you always carefully check that all required details appear on your International Air Waybills.
All FedEx International Air Waybills should include the following minimum information:
Consignee phone number
Consignee name and full address (i.e. physical as well as PO Box)
Detailed description of commodity and size (measurements and weight of each item in the shipment)
Quantity of commodity
Commodity value
Please contact your local FedEx Customer Service on 17334448 or visit fedex.com/bh if you need any advice on the completion of your Air Waybills.
 The Customs authorities at Pudong (PVG) international airport in Shanghai, China (which serves the China East market) have recently announced stricter import requirements on samples and advertising materials. The new requirements were implemented on April 16, 2009 and are summarized as follows:
- Non-dutiable Samples and Advertising Materials (defined as being those which have a Declared value (CIF) under RMB 400)
- Dutiable Samples and Advertising Materials (defined as being those which have a Dutiable Declared value (CIF) in the range of RMB 401 to RMB 5000)
and which in both cases:
- are samples and advertising materials only
- exclude license control commodities
- are supplied in reasonable quantities
The new requirements in both cases require that:
- the invoice must clearly state the word “ Sample ”
- the invoice must list in full the quantities, name and model of the commodity
- for clothes and cosmetics, a brand name must be indicated
- the value must be declared as CIF (Commercial Value + Insurance + Freight charge)
- the full name of the recipient is required
If you have any questions please contact your local FedEx Customer Service on 17334448
 FedEx customers should note that all non-document shipments imported into Ecuador regardless of whether they are dutiable are subject to a 12% Value Added Tax (IVA) on the total FOB customs value unless the shipment meets all of the following criteria:
- its total weight does not exceed 4kg
- it is not a commercial shipment
- the items will be for personal use only
- the FOB value is less than or equal to US$400
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FedEx wins top rating in prestigious European company awards scheme
Customers save time and improve service by using FedEx online systems
To avoid delays, penalties and possible additional costs please ensure that you always carefully check that all required details appear on your International Air Waybills.
The Customs authorities at Pudong (PVG) international airport in Shanghai, China (which serves the China East market) have recently announced stricter import requirements on samples and advertising materials. The new requirements were implemented on April 16, 2009 and are summarized as follows:
FedEx customers should note that all non-document shipments imported into Ecuador regardless of whether they are dutiable are subject to a 12% Value Added Tax (IVA) on the total FOB customs value unless the shipment meets all of the following criteria: