TJX USA POE/DDP Vendor Routing Guide POE/DDP Overview The TJX Companies, Inc. (“TJX”), on behalf its U.S. Divisions (TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Sierra Trading Post, Ecomm) (“TJX U.S.”) defines POE/DDP terms as a container intended for TJX to pick up at an approved US Port of Entry (POE), bypassing the vendors domestic warehouse. • TJX USA Divisions approved ports of entry are (NO EXCEPTIONS): o Los Angeles / Long Beach, CA o New York / New Jersey o Savannah, GA (prior approval required – email
[email protected]) o Seattle, WA (prior approval required – email
[email protected]) • Containers must be full containers (FCL) of product intended/labeled for TJX U.S. divisions. The following is not allowed: o Shipper owned containers (SOC’s). NO EXCEPTIONS o Items/additional units without an active PO for TJX U.S. o Vendor Samples o TJX Canada or TJX Europe merchandise o Product for other retailers Questions regarding the process can be directed to the POE Team at
[email protected] Vendor Expectations • Vendors are expected to review their PO to confirm it has been written with DDP/POE terms. The DDP/POE box in the top right corner should indicate “Y”. If not, the vendor is responsible for working with their Buyer to adjust. • The vendor must be the importer of record and is responsible for all activity related to container clearance. TJX should not be listed as the ultimate consignee on the Bill of Lading or Customs Entry. • Routing must be submitted at a minimum of 4 days prior to container ETA.