WASEM PACKAGING
CUSTOMER CONTAINERIZATION SHIPPING SECURITY PROCEDURE
Container/Trailer Inspection
All containers/trailers must be inspected to ensure integrity prior to stuffing. All seven (7) key points of the container
(front wall, left side, right side, floor, ceiling/roof, doors, and undercarriage or chassis) must be inspected to insure
integrity. Specific items to look for include:

1. Holes or thin places in the walls, floor, ceiling, or doors 2. Compartments between the inner and outer walls 3.
Insecure locking mechanism 4. Atypical access points (example: door allowing access through side wall) If any of the
above conditions or other integrity issues are found, no loading can occur and the container must be rejected. U.S.
Customs & Border Protection or the authority must be notified if items 2 or 4 are found the container.

Driver Verification
The identity of the driver must be verified against government-issued or company-issued identification. Cargo must
only be tendered to legitimate drivers.

Container/Trailer Stuffing and Shipment Documentation
Only authorized Wasem Packaging associates or legitimate transportation providers (example LCL consolidators,
airfreight companies, etc.) are allowed to load containers. All items loaded into the container must be properly
documented on the bill of lading or packing list to include:

  • Appropriate header information (shipper name & address, consignee name & address, carrier, shipping
    date,   invoice number)

  • Description of the item(s) being sent .

  • Count, weight or other appropriate measure

All documentation must be done legibly, accurately, and in the English language.  The country of origin marking of
all items imported into the United States must be consistent with U.S. Customs & Border Protection rules
(19CFR134).  All wood packaging material and dunnage for international shipments must comply with ISPM15
standards.

All documentation must also comply with Wasem Packaging Invoice and Shipping Document Requirements
standards.

Container Seals
A high security seal meeting the PAS ISO17712 standard must be affixed to all containers destined for the U.S.
Seals are stored in a secure location to prevent unauthorized access prior to use. Seals should be applied by a
Wasem Packaging associate or the authorized associate of our customer. Seals should never be given to the driver
for application to the conveyance. The seal number must be accurately and legibly written on the accompanying
shipping document. Seals should be affixed in a random order (i.e., not in numerical sequence).

Manifest Data
Customers must provide complete, accurate, and timely manifest information to the appropriate carrier(s), freight
forwarder, customs broker, or other logistics service provider(s) in order to facilitate efficient and safe transportation.
This includes complying with all advance electronic manifest guidelines issued by U.S.  Customs & Border Protection.

Commercial Invoice Data
Customers must provide data on the commercial invoice in accordance with19CFR141.86.

This information includes:
  • Shipper name, address, and contact person with knowledge of the shipment. Please include that person’s  
    phone number or e-mail address

  • Consignee name, address, and contact person to whom the shipment is destined. If drop-shipped to a third
    party, include the name, address, and contact info of that entity. In either case, include the phone number or
    email address of the appropriate person

  • Clear and detailed description of the merchandise. Include trade name, marks, grade, quality, symbols and
    Harmonized Tariff Schedule Code (HTSUS to 10-digits). Note marks and number of package in which the
    merchandise is packed.

  • The quantities in weights and measures of the country for which the merchandise is being shipped or in
    weights and measures in the United States

  • The purchase price of each item in the currency of purchase. If the merchandise is not a purchase, include
    the value of the merchandise in the currency in which the transaction would normally be made

  • All charges upon the merchandise itemized by name and amount including freight, insurance, commission,
    cases, containers, coverings, and cost of packing if not included in the invoice price

  • Country of Origin of the merchandise as determined according to 19CFR134

  • Discounts given or to be taking listed on the invoice

  • Invoice number, invoice date, order number
        If the invoice is more than one page, each page should contain the invoice number and page
        number  in consecutive order

  • The commercial invoice must be prepared legibly, accurately, and in the English language.

Container Storage
Containers must be stored in a secure area that prevents unauthorized access prior to stuffing. If suspicious
activities are seen in the container storage area, U.S. Customs & Border Protection or the authority must be notified.