According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) The United States enforces strict regulations on goods entering the country, particularly those related to food, medicine, animal products, plant-based materials, and any form of illegal or restricted items. Items classified as prohibited may be seized, destroyed, or subject to penalties in accordance with U.S. law. Below is the list of prohibited items that cannot be imported into the United States, and should be reviewed before shipping. ⸻ 🚫 1) Counterfeit and Trademark-Infringing Goods Strictly prohibited under CBP regulations. Examples include:• Fake branded clothing• Counterfeit

An Air Waybill (AWB) is an official “air cargo document” issued by an airline or courier company to confirm that the shipment has been received and loaded for air transport. It is one of the most important documents in air freight. Think of an AWB as the “boarding pass” for your shipment—showing where the parcel is going, who it belongs to, and its full transport details. ⭐ What is an Air Waybill used for? ✔ 1) Shipment Tracking The AWB number allows real-time tracking through stages such as:Picked Up → In Transit → Out for Delivery → Delivered ✔ 2) Proof of Receipt by the

A Commercial Invoice is the most important document in international shipping. It is required by customs authorities in both the exporting country (Thailand) and the destination country every time goods are shipped across borders. A Commercial Invoice serves as a proof of transaction, a detailed product description, and a reference for calculating import duties—all in one document. This makes it the core of the entire customs clearance process. ⸻ ⭐ Why is the Commercial Invoice so important in exporting? ✔ 1) Used to calculate import duties Customs authorities at the destination will use the declared value in the Invoice, together with the HS Code, to

A Simple Guide for Exporters by SJS Express** When exporting goods or shipping parcels internationally, one essential element you must always prepare is the HS Code. It is the most important classification used in customs procedures worldwide—both for export and import. This article from SJS Express explains in a simple and clear way: What is an HS Code? How is it used? And why is it crucial for international shipping and export documentation? ⸻ ⭐ What is an HS Code? The HS Code (Harmonized System Code) is a global classification system for products, created and regulated by the World Customs Organization (WCO).It provides a universal