We Help the Pros Import Cargo
WELCO arranges Ocean Freight and Air Imports to the USA.
Managing the Ocean Freight for millions of tons of cargo worth billions, WELCO helps companies with their Ocean Freight and Air Imports to the USA
When you contact WELCO for Imports to USA, you work with an expert that knows the most about your type of goods and ensures the Air Imports & Ocean Freight, Customs Clearances, and Deliveries throughout the USA are done right.
WELCO provides many Services throughout the United States.
Imports to USA
Power of Attorney (POA)
Federal regulations require WELCO to have your written authorization to act on your behalf with Customs. This standard form is called a Power of Attorney (POA).
Include the information required on the POA for corporations:
- full name of the corporation
- state in which the company is incorporated
- main corporate street address, city, state, and zip code
- Employer Identification Number (EIN) issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
- The EIN must be verified by a document issued by the IRS.
- full names and titles of the two corporate officers signing
- Corporate officers are president, vice president, treasurer, CEO, CFO, etc.
Please also provide a document issued by the IRS to verify the EIN.
Custom Bonds
All importers must have a Customs bond.
WELCO helps importers obtain a bond that covers all their imports for 12 months. This continuous Customs bond benefits clients by:
- saving you money
- covering all Customs bond requirements for all your imports, including the Importer Security Filing (ISF) bond requirements
- facilitating faster clearances
WELCO must have your Power of Attorney (POA) and payment to begin the continuous bond application process.
Importer Security Filing (ISF)
United States Customs requires Importer Security Filing (ISF) for all cargo entering the USA by ship.
Importers must submit specific data at least 24 hours before the goods are loaded onto a ship destined to the United States.
Failure to file, or even late filing, may result in a $5000 Customs penalty for the importer.
Please ensure that WELCO has the following information 48 hours before the goods are loaded onto the ship destined to the United States:
- complete ocean bill of lading number
- container stuffing location name and address
- consolidator name and address
- manufacturer or supplier name and address
- seller name and address
- consignee name and address
- consignee federal identification number
- buyer name and address
- importer federal identification number
- country of origin
- commodity tariff numbers
WELCO must have your Power of Attorney (POA) to submit the ISF.
Customs Clearances
WELCO handles Customs clearances throughout the USA.
Send these import documents to WELCO:
- commercial invoice
- The commercial invoice must have the commodity description in English, the seller's name and address, the buyer's name and address, and the purchase price of the goods.
- Certain commodities require additional information on the commercial invoice. Please check with the appropriate government agency or WELCO.
- packing list
- The packing list should show the total gross weight, the total net weight, and the total number of shipping packages.
- international transport document, supplied by WELCO if we arrange the transport
- For ocean shipments, an original ocean bill of lading may be required.
- International Air shipments use a Master Air Waybill (MAWB).
- Other documents may be required by the United States government depending on the commodity.
- For example, the Food and Drug Administration must approve the import of foods, pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, radiation emitting devices, cookware, cosmetics, and others.
- Goods with a trademark must have proper authorization from the trademark holder.
- Goods must be marked with the country of origin.
- Please check with the relevant government agency before importing your products into the United States.
After we have all the required information, WELCO manages your account daily, to ensure smooth and continuous Services:
- evaluate the import documents such as the commercial invoice and packing list
- evaluate the Master Air Waybill (MAWB) or Master Ocean Bill of Lading (MOBL)
- coordinate with USDA or Customs for security exams like VACIS
- enter the correct data into Customs Automated Commercial Environment (ACE)
- prepare the documentation for presentation to Customs
- pre-file within 5 days before arrival at seaport for International Ocean Cargo Transport
- pre-file wheels-up for International Air Cargo Imports
- coordinate Customs exams
- obtain the Customs release when appropriate
- pay the Customs duties and fees on behalf of the importer
International Air Cargo Imports
International Ocean Cargo Transport
If WELCO is arranging your International Air Cargo Imports and/or International Ocean Cargo Transport:
- Then you have no problems.
- WELCO provides you with regular and reliable updates (because we already have the information).
If WELCO is not arranging your Air Imports and/or Ocean Freight, we will provide you with updates on your shipments after we have the Master Air Waybill (MAWB) or Master Ocean Bill of Lading (MOBL).
- The Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) becomes more reliable as the shipments get closer to the consignee.
- Departures and deliveries are estimated due to government exams, weather patterns, and other unpredictable occurrences that may affect your shipment.
In order for WELCO to arrange your International Air Cargo Imports and/or International Ocean Cargo Transport, please provide these specifics:
- commodity description, including value
- number of shipping pallets
- gross weight and dimensions of each shipping pallet
- complete origin address
- complete destination address
- date available to pick-up and required delivery date
Before the cargo even leaves the supplier, WELCO helps by:
- calculating the delivered costs such as Customs duties, cargo insurance, crating, international transport, etc.
- advising the many aspects of international transport, purchasing, packing, container loading, cargo insurance, Customs regulations, and deliveries
- developing pro-forma invoices to solicit export sales
After the seller and the buyer agree on the terms of the sale, and the goods are ready to ship, WELCO helps you with the remaining processes.
After we have all the required information, WELCO manages your account daily, to ensure smooth and continuous Services.
Client Communication and Value
Get your questions answered.
- New clients say they can only get their questions answered by WELCO.
- WELCO will take the time to explain the process.
- We take care of everything and keep you advised.
Work with an expert that knows the most about your type of goods and ensures the Air Imports & Ocean Freight, Customs Clearances, and Deliveries throughout the USA are done right.
- Enjoy a one-to-one, single point of contact, for streamlined communications and results.
Have the time to do your business, instead of following up and worrying.
- WELCO keeps you advised and updated.
- We follow your shipment from start to finish making sure everything is done right.
WELCO follows your instructions.
Choose to work with WELCO.
- The client's satisfaction is the goal of every shipment.
imports@WELCOinternationalServices.com
| phone | 812-944-7602 |
| fax | 812-944-1824 |
remittance address:
WELCO International Services
Box 9424, Louisville KY 40209
Deliveries throughout the USA
WELCO works with Air Imports, Ocean Freight, flat-racks & flatbeds, Full Container Loads (FCL), and Less than Container Loads (LCL).
We arrange reliable deliveries to the final consignee.
Please confirm the following information, and WELCO will arrange your door deliveries.
- delivery address
- type of facility that will receive the cargo
- receiving hours
- consignee company name
- contact name and phone number
- special equipment required
After we have all the required information, WELCO manages your account daily, to ensure smooth and continuous Services.
Cargo Insurance
Have your products protected for the full value.
The standard liability limit for international cargo seldom covers the value of your goods.
Air carriers' liability does not exceed US$20 per kilogram of actual weight.
Ocean carriers limit their liability to US$500 per shipping unit, usually the shipping container.
We handle all the paperwork for you, from filing the application to issuing the certificates.
If you want additional coverage for your shipments, WELCO can arrange for your cargo insurance to cover the full value of your goods.
In order for WELCO to arrange your cargo insurance, please provide specific information:
- commodity description, including value
- number of shipping pallets
- gross weight and dimensions of each shipping pallet
- complete origin address
- complete destination address
- date available to pick-up and required delivery date
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