Export & Shipping

The items at the top of the Application Step by Step page can be accessed at any time while creating an application.

IMPORTANT NOTE: You may enter application information in any order by selecting the links at the left of the screen; for example, you can enter commodity information then general information. In this Help file, data entry into the Application Step by Step pages will be explained sequentially as if using the Next button.

To enter the Export & Shipping details, complete the following steps. These details apply to the entire shipment.

Export Details

1.	Select the Shipment Value from the drop-down list. This field is required for Federal Duty Stations.

2.	Enter the Approximate Date For Departure From Port Of Export. You can click the calendar to select the appropriate date.

3.	Enter the Port of Export.

4.	Select the Declared Means Of Conveyance From Port Of Export from the drop-down list.

5.	You can also add free text to the If Other, More Details field as needed.

Default Shipping Details

Each commodity will default to the values you enter, but can be overridden on the Commodity Details page. You may enter the following values for this shipment:

•	Number Of Packages - The Number Of Packages field must be zero or blank when a pre-defined package description is used.

•	Package Description - Click the Edit button to update a custom-entered Package Description. Use the If Other, More Details field to add a new entry.

•	Distinguishing Marks - Click the Edit button to update a custom-entered Distinguishing Mark. Use the If Other, More Details field to add a new entry. For a helpful hint, see the Copy and Paste Data in PCIT topic.

IMPORTANT: The default values entered will apply to new commodities only. To apply one or more of these defaults to commodities already included in the application, select the corresponding checkbox and click the Apply button. You can also use the Select All link.

6.	Enter the Point Of Entry. If this field is left blank, the consignee country will be automatically added.

7.	When you have completed entering your information, click the Next button.