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When ordering products from foreign suppliers, or preparing to ship items to foreign destinations, it must pass through U.S. Customs for inspection and to ensure compliance with various laws and regulations. To complete these types of processes, the services of a Freight Forwarder/Customs Broker (FF/CB) may be required.

Information on the University's Imports and Exports policy can be found HERE

You may be required to pay a portion of the fees up front in order for the process to start.  If the provider does not accept a credit card, a PeopleSoft requisition is required.

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  • When ordering products from foreign suppliers, or preparing to ship items to foreign destinations, it must pass through U.S. Customs for inspection and to ensure compliance with various laws and regulations. To complete these types of processes, the services of a Freight Forwarder/Customs Broker (FF/CB) may be required.

    Information on the University's Imports and Exports policy can be found HERE

    You may be required to pay a portion of the fees up front in order for the process to start.  If the provider does not accept a credit card, a PeopleSoft requisition is required.

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