Why Getting an Exporter Code Is a Game-Changer for South African SMEs
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If you’re shipping eyewear, like sunglasses, spectacle lenses, or frames - 📚 into certain countries, you may need to provide a Drop Ball Certificate or equivalent proof that your products have passed an impact-resistance test. 🧐 What is a Drop Ball Certificate? A Drop Ball Certificate confirms that your eyewear lenses have passed an impact resistance test. The “drop ball” test is just what it sounds like, a small steel ball is dropped onto the lens from a specific heigSome readersUS Textile Declaration - What You Need to Know
If you’re shipping textiles or apparel to the United States, there’s an extra step you need to know about - the US Textile Declaration. It’s a short statement that confirms key details about the product you’re sending. Think of it as the US’s way of double-checking that textile products are labeled and declared correctly. ✅ 🧵 When is it required? You’ll need a textile declaration for all imports of textile or apparel products into the US, no matter the shipment value. ApplieFew readers📄 Power of Attorney (POA) - What It Is & When You Need It
At TUNL, we make international shipping as smooth as possible 🚀. Sometimes, part of that process means giving a trusted partner the authority to act on your behalf; that’s where a Power of Attorney (POA) comes in. 📄 Download the POA template Download the POA template here 💡 What is a POA? A Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal document that authorises a third party, like a customs brokFew readersWhat is an MSDS? A Must-Have for International Shipping from South Africa
|| Shipping supplements, cosmetics, oils, or anything with chemical ingredients? Then you’ve likely come across the term MSDS. Here's what it means, and why it matters for South African businesses exporting globally. 🧪 What is an MSDS? MSDS stands for Material Safety Data Sheet (also called an SDS – Safety Data Sheet). It's a key document that outlines: Chemical composition and ingredients Potential health, fire, or environmental hazards Storage and handling precautions FiFew readersShipping to the US and CPSC: what you need to know
Shipping to the US and CPSC: what you need to know You just booked (or tried to book) a US-bound shipment and saw a warning about the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). This article explains what CPSC is, whether it affects your shipment, and what to do next. If you're short on time, jump to Am I actually affected? or reach out to your support — they'll walk you through it. What is CPSC? The Consumer Product Safety Commission is the US reFew readers