FedEx - Account Defaults - ETD/IGC |
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Use the ETD|IGC tab on the FedEx Account Defaults screen to enter settings related to Electronic Trade Documents (ETD) / International Ground Consolidation (IGC) Shipments for this FedEx Account.
The Electronic Trade Document (ETD) is a simple, efficient and reliable solution allows you to upload trade or customs documents electronically for FedEx non-document international shipments and therefore helps you in avoiding delays at customs and delivers the shipments on time.
Electronic Trade Documents (ETD) section
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Enable (ETD) |
Select this check box to enable for FedEx Electronic Trade Documents (ETD) shipments. Note: This check box is unselected by default. This field is mandatory for FedEx IGC shipments. Pre-requisite: In FSMS Server Meter Settings we need to enable ETD Allowed checkbox. |
Document Upload Confirmation |
Select this check box to receive upload confirmation from FedEx after uploading the customs documents. Note: This check box is selected by default. It is recommended to select this check box when Enable (ETD) is enabled. |
Document Source |
From the drop-down list, select the document source option for the ETD document upload. •FedEx Generated Documents •Parcel Generated Documents (Automatic) •Customer Generated Documents Note: Parcel Generated Documents (Automatic) is selected by default. |
Select the Documents to Upload section
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Commercial Invoice |
Select this check box to upload the Commercial Invoice document for ETD shipment. This is a mandatory field. Note: This check box is selected by default. |
Certificate of Origin |
Select this check box to upload the Certificate of Origin document for ETD shipment. Note: This check box is unselected by default. |
Pro Forma Invoice |
Select this check box to upload the Pro Forma Invoice document for ETD shipment. Note: This check box is unselected by default. |
USMCA - Certificate of origin |
Select this check box to upload the USMCA - Certificate of Origin document for ETD shipment. Note: This check box is unselected by default. |
SLI (Shipper's Letter of Instruction) |
Select this check box to upload the SLI (Shipper's Letter of Instruction) document for ETD shipment. Note: This check box is unselected by default. |
Other Document 1 |
Select this check box to upload any other customs document for ETD shipment. Note: This check box is unselected by default. |
Other Document 2 |
Select this check box to upload any other customs document for ETD shipment. Note: This check box is unselected by default. |
Signature Image File Path |
Enter the folder path of the Signature Image existing in the Parcel Server for ETD shipment. This is used in Commercial Invoice document. Note: Maximum image dimension can be 3.5 inches x 0.5 inches (240 x 25 pixels). Acceptable file types for Signature image are .gif .jpg and .png. |
Letterhead Image Path |
Enter the folder path of the Company Letterhead Image existing in the Parcel Server for ETD shipment. This is used in Commercial Invoice document. Note: Maximum image dimension can be 7.5 inches x 1.6 inches (700 x 50 pixels). Acceptable file types for Letterhead image are .gif .jpg and .png. |
Click [SAVE] in the lower-right corner of the screen to save any changes you made or click [CANCEL] to cancel changes and revert to original values.
The International Ground Consolidation (IGC) shipment allows you to consolidate your multiple international ground packages to and from US and Canada into a single consolidated shipment that clears customs as a single entity. After the customs clearance, packages get deconsolidated and routed to their final destinations.
Notes:
•IGC is valid only for FedEx International Ground service.
•ETD is mandatory for FedEx IGC shipments.
•ETD with 'FedEx Generated Documents' Document Source and 'Commercial Invoice' Document Upload type are mandatory for FedEx IGC shipments.
International Ground Consolidation (IGC) section
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International Ground Consolidation (IGC) |
Select this check box to enable the FedEx International Ground Consolidation (IGC) shipments between US and Canada. Note: This check box is unselected by default. |
Click [SAVE] in the lower-right corner of the screen to save any changes you made or click [CANCEL] to cancel changes and revert to original values.