Importing/Exporting Products to and from the U.S. Readiness Questionnaire Importing/Exporting Products to and from the USA – Readiness QuestionnairePlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. – Step 1 of 5Good day, venturer! Is your company all set to import or export products to and from the USA? We at interlinkIQ.com, a division of Consultare Inc. Group, are more than happy to assist you with assessing your readiness. Kindly go through the questionnaire below to assess the requirements that you need. NOTE: Please thoroughly review your answers before submission. In the event that you do not have the following requirements, donāt worry! Weāre here to assist you. What business venture would you like to do for your company? *Expand internationallyProcure globally-sourced quality materials for the US marketGain international recognition to boost brand reputationIntroduce new products to the US marketOtherPlease specify. *When do you intend to carry out these plans? *ENTERPRISE/BUSINESS INFORMATION – Part 1How long has your company been in business? *How many employees do you have? *Please list the sites through which your products are sold. *On-Site (Brick-and-Mortar)On-Line (Amazon, Ebay, Etsy, Shopify, etc.)My company websiteBig-box Stores (Walmart, Costco, etc.)SupermarketsNoneOtherPlease specify. *Do you have a Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS)? *YesNoDo you have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)? *YesNoDo you have an Employer Identification Number (EIN)? *YesNoAn EIN, also known as a US Federal Tax Identification Number, is a unique number assigned to a business for easy IRS identification for tax reporting purposes.Do you have an establishment registration number from the US FDA and/or USDA? *YesNoNextCONTACT INFORMATIONWhat is the complete name of your business/company? *Please provide your business physical address. *Please provide your business website, if available. *Who is the Point of Contact? (First Name, Last Name) *Please provide their contact phone number. *Please provide their contact email address. *PreviousNextENTERPRISE/BUSINESS INFORMATION – Part 2What is your business process type? *Manufacturing/ProcessingStorage & DistributionTrading/Wholesale/RetailLogistics/BrokeragePacking/LabelingPrivate Label/Co-manufacturing/Co-packingFarming/Harvesting/SlaughterOtherPlease specify your company's other process type/s that are not mentioned above.. *What products do you intend to provide? *Cosmetics and Personal Care ProductsHuman Food, Beverages, Dietary Supplements, Food PackagingAnimal Food and FeedOtherOther: Please specify.Do you have a Food Safety Management System Software, QMS Software, or any similar software system? *YesNoDo you have a Quality Management System (QMS) Software or any similar software system? *YesNoWhat are your product HACCP categories? *Eggs/Egg ProductsFully Cooked – Not Shelf-stableHeat Treated – Not Fully Cooked – Not Shelf-stableHeat-treated – Shelf-stableHTE (Heat to Eat)Not Heat-treated – Shelf-stableNRTE (Not Ready-to-Eat)Product with Secondary Inhibitors – Not Shelf-stablePowdered Food/Drink MixRaw – Intact (Raw Not Ground)Raw – Non Intact (Raw Ground)RTC (Ready-to-Cook)RTD (Ready-to-Drink)RTE (Ready-to-Eat)RTH (Ready-to-Heat)Thermally Processed – Commercially SterileOtherNoneIs your facility HACCP-certified? *YesNoIs your facility GMP/GWP-certified? *YesNoIs your facility GFSI- (e.g., SQF, BRC, IFS, FSSC 22000) certified? *YesNoAre your products certified Organic? *YesNoPlease list your facilityās other certifications or accreditations, if there are any.PreviousNextImporting/Exporting Food Products to and from the USA ReadinessWhat is your company planning to do? *Import from other countries into the US onlyExport from the US to other countries onlyBoth import into the US and export from the US to other countriesDo you have a designated U.S. agent in place? *YesNoPlease list the countries that you would like to import products from. *Do you have a Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) in place? *YesNoDo you have a designated FSVP Qualified Individual (FSVPQI) who has the adequate training to audit and evaluate your foreign suppliers and any documentation thereof? *YesNoIs there a designated person from the foreign supplier who is trained to contact the US Customs at the port of entry as pre-arrival notice? *YesNoDo you have the designated personnel trained to evaluate your ingredients used in the products whether any additives present may be acceptable at certain limits or banned in the US? *YesNoDo you have an entry process checklist for monitoring your entry documentation requirements to ensure the smooth release of the goods from the Customs? *YesNoIs your foreign supplier capable of issuing evidence of the right to make entry (ex. waybill)? *YesNoIs your foreign supplier capable of issuing a commercial invoice for the products? *YesNoIs your foreign supplier capable of issuing a packing list? *YesNoDo you have a document citing your importer information? *YesNoDoes your facility maintain a list of approved suppliers in compliance with the supply-chain program requirements? *YesNoDoes your facility conduct audits to ensure that the supplierās food is not adulterated? *YesNoDoes your facility review and verify your suppliersā Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) documentation? *YesNoDoes your facility conduct supplier audits to verify that the supplier has allergen management programs in place in relation to the productsā allergen labeling? *YesNoDoes your facility implement preventive controls for the hazards associated with your products? *YesNoDo you verify and evaluate your supplierās processes in relation to any allergens or associated hazards that may be present in your products? *YesNoDo you evaluate your suppliersā storage and transportation practices? *YesNoDo you have product traceability systems and recall/withdrawal plans in place? *YesNoDo you have records of your product labels? *YesNoAre your finished product labels reviewed and verified for compliance with regulatory/certification/accreditation requirements? *YesNoDo you have programs in place to mitigate any possibilities of intentional adulteration of your products? *YesNoDo you conduct reevaluation of your suppliers on a regular basis? *YesNoDo you have programs in place to address your suppliersā nonconformances and supplier-related complaints and to document the corresponding corrective actions for such deviations? *YesNoDo you have a recordkeeping system in place to document your FSVP and supplier records? *YesNoWill you be needing an FSVP consultant on-site to set everything up for you, including being at your side during a surprise FSVP audit that may be conducted by the authorities? *YesNoPlease list the countries to which you plan to export your products. *Do you have designated personnel who will contact the country of destinationās port of entry to notify them of the arrival of your shipment? *YesNoDoes your company have the designated person to process any applicable export permits applicable to your products? *YesNoAre your finished product labels reviewed and verified for compliance with the country of destination's regulatory/certification/accreditation requirements? *YesNoDo you have a designated consignee to receive your shipment in the country of destination upon arrival? *YesNoDo you have designated personnel responsible for ensuring compliance with the country of destinationās regulations and/or customer requirements applicable to your products? *YesNoDo you have an entry documentation checklist to monitor your compliance with the country of destinationās port entry regulations that may be applicable to your products? *YesNoDoes your facility have the programs, policies, and records in place to help assure your foreign buyers of the safety of your products? *YesNoWould you be needing a GFSI (IFS, BRC, FSSC 22000, SQF) consultant/practitioner to aid you in preparing and/or processing your facility's GFSI standard requirements? *YesNoPreviousNextImporting/Exporting Readiness Assistance Do you need an FDA consultant to help you register your facility to the FDA? *YesNoWould you be needing a regulatory consultant to review your product labels and facility documentation? *YesNoDo you need an FSVP Qualified Individual (FSVPQI) to audit your foreign supplier verification programs? *YesNoDo you need an export consultant to prepare and process your facility/product export certifications? *YesNoDo you need a Gap Internal Audit to aid you in assessing your readiness? *YesNoPlease provide your available schedule (date / time) so we can set up a discovery discussion to expedite service. 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