Your Livingston Resource Guide
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Your Livingston Resource Guide Contents Welcome to Livingston! ....................................................................................................... 3 About Livingston ................................................................................................................. 4 Leadership in technology .................................................................................................... 4 Putting clients first ............................................................................................................... 5 Our team is your team ..................................................................................................... 5 Your new Livingston International U.S. Customs Brokerage invoice .................................. 6 U.S. Brokerage invoice fields .............................................................................................. 7 New charge codes .............................................................................................................. 9 Paying your new Livingston invoice .................................................................................. 10 Paying Livingston by wire transfer ................................................................................ 10 Paying Livingston by check ........................................................................................... 11 Questions? .................................................................................................................... 11 Online tools and resources ............................................................................................... 12 For importers/exporters ................................................................................................. 12 For carriers .................................................................................................................... 12 News and advisories ..................................................................................................... 12 Webinars ........................................................................................................................... 13 Useful links ........................................................................................................................ 13 Livingston office locations ................................................................................................. 14 Head office – U.S. ......................................................................................................... 14 Head office – Canada ................................................................................................... 14 2 Your Livingston Resource Guide Welcome to Livingston! We are thrilled to welcome you to the Livingston family. As we move the former Advantex Express Inc. (Advantex) and Andina Group International, Inc. (Andina) resources under the Livingston umbrella, we’ve put together this guide to help ease the transition. This overview will help you discover some of the tools and resources available to you as a Livingston client. In addition, as you transition into the Livingston service model, you will notice a few small changes, including a new Livingston invoice with new billing codes and remittance information. This guide will also help explain the new Livingston invoice, including a breakdown of fields and a list of common charge codes and payment options. Please note that your Advantex/Andina invoices should now be paid to Livingston. This includes any unpaid invoices already received by you, and any work in progress that has already been initiated on Advantex/Andina’s system for which you will receive an Advantex/Andina invoice. The updated payment options contained in this reference guide apply to your Advantex/Andina invoices and your new Livingston invoices. Please replace Advantex/Andina as a vendor with Livingston in your accounts payable system at this time. Your Livingston Resource Guide 3 About Livingston North America’s number one company focused on customs brokerage and compliance, Livingston also offers consulting and global trade management services as well as international freight forwarding across North America and around the globe. We offer multiple services to help our clients manage the complex and constantly evolving world of international trade. You will find that the delivery of our services is timely, seamless and cost-effective. Our services are organized into the following main categories: Customs brokerage – Our experienced customs professionals, supported by our full suite of advanced technology solutions, are available to help you manage your imports and compliance processes every step of the way. Global trade management – Our tailored services provide long-term management of all aspects of your global trade operations and compliance. We offer end-to-end customized solutions as well as components that address specific areas of global trade management. Trade consulting – Our customs, regulatory and financial experts help companies implement compliance programs, meet audit requirements, recover duties and taxes and manage border security. International freight forwarding – We arrange efficient transportation by air, ocean, rail, truck and intermodal, from point of origin through to final destination. Business process outsourcing – We help you streamline your business by designing and delivering program management, information management and contact center services. Leadership in technology We are the customs and compliance experts, but we’re in the information business. Technology is the tool we use to help our clients efficiently manage and monitor their supply chains, and our systems are designed – and regularly upgraded – to drive these efficiencies. Livingston has national operating systems for its brokerage operations in the U.S. and Canada, which allow us to meet our clients’ requirements in a complex and changing regulatory environment. In addition, our in-house-developed Insight® solutions give our clients instant access to their customs and compliance data, while improving their productivity and reducing their paperwork. 4 Your Livingston Resource Guide From systems interfaces to day-to-day communication, Livingston is able to provide meaningful data to ensure our clients make informed decisions and take strategic action that best fits their compliance and business model. Putting clients first When it comes to service, Livingston puts you and your business first. We understand that running your business is your number one priority, which is why we’ve made it our priority to make sure that your processes are as easy and smooth as possible. In fact, our entire service structure is built around you and the way you do business, because we know how critical it is for you to get your goods across the border without costly delays. In the complex world of cross-border trade and customs, problems are inevitable – but you can be confident that we’ll do everything we can to avoid these problems. Our clients have told us they want issues resolved quickly and painlessly, and we’ve taken that feedback to heart by providing you with a single point of contact to ensure quick issue resolution. Using standardized client service roles, defined processes and cutting-edge tools and technology, we deliver fully personalized client service while leveraging our many worldwide resources. It’s this dedication to service excellence that allows us to put the focus on you, so you can focus on your business. Most important of all, we’re committed to providing continuity in the level of service you receive. You’ll continue working with the same people you’ve come to know and trust, and you can rest assured that any changes will be communicated to you early and thoroughly. Our team is your team During this transition period, your primary contacts will remain the same. If you require assistance or have any inquiries or concerns, you can reach out to: Sam Lombardo or Pat Miller at 1-800-437-4324, extension 7017 Your Livingston Resource Guide 5 Your new Livingston International U.S. Customs Brokerage invoice 6 Your Livingston Resource Guide U.S. Brokerage invoice fields Below is a description of the fields you’ll find on your new Livingston U.S. Brokerage invoice. # Field name Description 1 Date The date the invoice was issued. 2 Invoice Number A unique number assigned by Livingston to all entries. This is the reference number to use when inquiring about a specific invoice. 3 Bill To The name and address of the company Livingston is billing for services provided. 4 Remit To The address payment for services should be sent to. 5 Client Account Each client is assigned a unique six-digit account number. 6 Service Team The contact information for the team servicing your account. You Information should contact this team if you have any questions about your invoice. 7 Reference The reference number supplied by the shipper on the commercial Number invoice. 8 Arrival Date The estimated date of arrival of your shipment at the first port of entry. 9 Release Date The date (may be estimated) U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released the shipment and allowed it to enter the U.S. 10 Entry Number The number assigned by Livingston referencing your shipment(s) into the U.S. 11 Entry Date The date the entry summary for your shipment was filed with CBP. 12 Entered Value The value reported to CBP for the shipment based on the commercial invoice provided. 13 Shipment Value The commercial