J.F. Moran has offered export assistance and foreign freight forwarding for the last 40 years. Services are provided to destinations all over the world, both by air and ocean. We include some of the largest, international companies among our satisfied clients, but have a special personalized program for the small and medium-sized companies wishing to expand their markets overseas. Moran offers the latest in computerized documentation for fast and efficient processing which is especially critical in the movement of freight, letters of credit, banking and subsequent collections. These documents become extremely important when conforming to Customs regulations and adhering to Bureau of Export Administration (BXA) compliance. Freight consolidations are offered to all of the world's popular destinations at considerable savings for both full containers (FCL) and loose freight (LCL). After many years of casual compliance SHIPPER'S EXPORT DECLARATIONS have assumed a more significant role with U.S. Customs, in regard to its preparation, accuracy and content. It becomes a prominent document with respect to the statistical data it generates and its relationship to balance of trade issues facing the U.S. Government. In addition it serves as a control for the exportation of items sensitive to world security. Primary responsibility for the integrity of this document rests with the SHIPPER, with the assistance of the J.F. Moran Company. AES (Automated Export System) is now in place for electronic transmission of SED (Shipper's Export Declaration). It became mandatory effective January 1, 2001. J. F. Moran is authorized for the processing of SED's via AES. CUSTOMS ISSUES NEW REGULATION ON REFUNDING HARBOR MAINTENANCE FEES The March 28,2001 edition of the Federal Register contains interim regulations for requesting refunds of export harbor maintenance taxes (HMF) collected since 1987 and not yet refunded. The new procedure relieves exporters of the obligation to provide documentary proof of payment for payments made on or after July 1, 1990. For earlier payments, Customs requires submission of an Export Vessel Movement Summary Sheet or, where Automated Summary Monthly Shippers Export Declarations were filed, a letter with the exporter’s identity, EIN, the applicable Census Bureau reporting symbol, and the quarter for which payment was made. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this notice, please contact Ed Lanfredi or Joan Gosciminski at 401 941-2670