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On Tuesday, January 12, 2010, a major earthquake struck southern Haiti. Many U.S. residents and organizations are generously donating food, water, medicines, and other supplies to aid in the relief efforts. In order to facilitate the movement of these goods, please follow the following guidance that applies to any good not requiring a license, such as food,clothing, and medicines.
There are four Schedule B numbers that can be used when exporting humanitarian goods. Those numbers are found in Chapter 98 of the Schedule B Manual, under the subheading 9802.
Schedule B Description Unit of measurement
9802.10.0000 Food Products X no unit required
9802.20.0000 Medicinal and pharmaceutical X no unit required
products
9802.30.0000 Wearing apparel (including X no unit required
footwear and headwear)
9802.40.0000 Donated articles, not elsewhere X no unit required
Any shipment valued over $2,500 per Schedule B number or that requires a license must be filed in the AES. However, if the shipment is valued less than $2,500 per Schedule B number and does not require a license, then the low value exemption (NOEEI FTR 30.37 (a)) can be used. In this case, food, clothing and medicines do not require a license; however medical equipment and tools may require an export license.
The Export Information Code to be reported is "CH" for shipments of good donated for relief or charity. The value to be reported is the market value. If the value is not known, estimate how much you would receive if you sold the goods. The value should be consistent with the goods being exported, to avoid confusion and possible delays with U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer at the port of export.
Please continue to support those in Haiti during this time of tragedy. Your assistance is greatly appreciated.
