International Shipping - FedEx

Processing International shipments via FedEx is available for dutiable packages, non dutiable letters, or both depending on the choices you make in setup. Packages shipped in this manner will have the labels and supporting documentation printed for you automatically

VIDEO: International Commodities Screen

FedEx International Shipping - Concepts

FedEx has instructed us to change how FedEx Authorized Shipping Centers (FASCs), process International shipments.

For International FedEx shipments, your FedEx account will be billed

As the Third Party Payor for Shipping Charges, and
The Receiver will be designated as the Payor for Duties and Taxes.
Your customer will be designated as the Sender of the shipment

These settings are automatic and cannot be changed. If you are familiar with the process of shipping DHL International, this is the same billing method they use. The goal is to reduce the possibility of your account being back-billed for Duties and Taxes, if there is an issue with payment on the Receiving side.

FedEx commodity entry requires a value of at least $1.00 for FedEx International Document shipments. This is per FedEx guidelines.

FedEx International Shipping - Setup

You must enable International FedEx Shipping first.

File | Program Setup | Shipping Setup
Carrier | FedEx
Click Handle International FedEx Packages With FedEx Interface…
Choose whether you wish to process Documents, Packages, or both

At the end of the shipment preparation process for FedEx International shipments, the FedEx Conditions of Contract will be displayed. You will must click I Agree to accept these Conditions in order to complete each shipment. This is a FedEx requirement.

FedEx International Shipping - Return Address

You will be prompted to enter or select the Return address and Shipper to use. This can be an address already saved in the system for the selected customer, or you can enter a new Return address for this shipment.

For FedEx Shipments, you can also enter the Exporter Identification Number and Type for this shipment.

FedEx International Shipping - Commodity Entry Required

The Commodity Entry Screen must be completed prior to completing the shipment. The blank section in the lower right is used for NAFTA Commodity information, and will only appear for Ground Shipments.

With all commodity entry questions, FedEx International Help Desk is your best guide for questions regarding what information should be entered in the Commodity screen.

Commodity Entry is a discussed in a separate topic

FedEx International Shipping - Commercial Invoices

FedEx can return a Commercial Invoice along with the label based on the shipment information. There is also a button in the lower left called Request Commercial Invoice, clicking this will take you an additional Entry screen where you can enter information to appear on the Commercial Invoice that FedEx can create for you as part of the shipping Transaction.

There are many additional fields that are not required to complete the shipment, but that will appear on the returned Commercial Invoice document. Clicking the Request Commercial Invoice button allows you to request a Commercial Invoice, and also enter any additional Information that you wish to appear on it.

Not all fields are required, however if you wish information printed on the form it needs to be included at this step. Click Ok when your entry is complete to finish the shipment, or Cancel to go back to the Commodities screen.

When the shipment is processed, the Shipping labels will print, and a PDF file of the Commercial Invoice will be displayed. You will need to Print the Commercial Invoice from the displayed window using the Printer Icon- It does not print automatically.

FedEx International Shipping - Commercial Invoices - Other Settings

In the Shipment Information section, the default for Parties to Transaction has been changed to Not Related.
In the Shipment Reference Information section, the Terms of Sale Drop-down list includes an expanded definition (the abbreviation will still print on the Commercial Invoice), and the default has been set to DDU (Delivered Duty Unpaid)