FedEx can provide clearance of shipments containing multiple commodities; however, an Additional Line Item Fee is applied to assign multiple tariff classifications. A shipment may incur this charge if: 1) It includes multiple tariff classifications above the stated Free Lines listed in the charges section; or 2) An identical commodity was manufactured in more than one country; or 3) Multiple Commercial Invoices tendered to customs require an individual Tariff classification for each invoice; or 4) You request a separate line entry for each item in the shipment.

We will file the Fish and Wildlife USFWS Form 3-177 (edec) and submit documents and permits to the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), as required, for entry of commodities that include living animals and/or products created from animals.

We will file information and obtain approval, as required, for entry of certain commercial goods, such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals, computer monitors, laser CD players, cosmetics, eyeglasses, food and food products or other controlled products.

The fee or fees are applied when documentation needs to be verified or an identity check has to be done by a government agency; however, fees can also be received by several agencies for the same shipment, such as local councils or commercial agencies. FedEx will pass on the charges received from all external agencies.

We may disburse any applicable duties, taxes and other regulatory charges on your behalf, to ensure timely payment to the customs agency. The payer is responsible for the total amount disbursed, plus an additional fee as published in the charges.

FedEx charges a fee for preparing and filing a Customs Entry and supporting documentation to obtain clearance and release of shipments through Customs Agencies.

We will provide additional processing, as required, for entry of commodities regulated by the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATFE), including an Internal Revenue Service Tax Assessment and an audit to ensure the shipment has all required ATFE licenses and permits. Please note that some ATFE regulated items are not approved for FedEx shipping. Refer to the FedEx Express International Terms & Conditions for details.

We will process live entries, as required by customs, when an export license (visa) is mandated for imports.

Special Brokerage Processing is a program designed for customers with special compliance needs, offering a wide range of special handling services. The program allows you to become your own Importer of Record for greater control and visibility of your shipment's customs clearance journey. Other key benefits include dedicated support, a standard operating procedure (SOP) tailored to your unique business needs, and visibility to your import entries and a customer reporting tool via My Global Trade Data, among other service options. Contact your Account Executive to learn more.

Upon request, we can provide additional copies of your US import documentation via compact disc (CD)* or electronic data interchange (EDI). You'll receive a CD or an EDI transmission once per month with all entries compiled for the previous month. To utilize this service, you must 1) be approved by your customs agency to maintain entry records electronically, and 2) enroll in the Importer of Record service offered through the Special Brokerage Processing program. Contact your Account Executive to learn more. *The CD option is not available to new customers.