Definition of terms:

Goods recipient / Consignee: Physically receives the goods

Notify: Is informed about the arrival of the goods, does not necessarily have to be the goods recipient

Importer: Company that imports goods from abroad for business purposes

Delivery address: Destination of the goods. It is also the address of the recipient

🇨🇳 Goods produced in China or outside the EU:

SPACEGOATS assists with all supply chain questions, especially regarding the import of goods into the USA. Our US partner, kdglobal, offers itself as IOR (Importer of Record):

An Importer of Record (IOR) is a term used in international trade regulations. It refers to the officially registered or designated person or company responsible for ensuring accurate and complete invoicing, classification, and valuation of imported goods, as well as for the payment of duties, taxes, and other fees.

🇩🇪 Goods produced in Germany or within the EU:

We work closely with partners to ship and import goods produced or stored in Germany to the USA.

All applicable fees will be invoiced to our customers.

Case 1: 🇪🇺 EU Export - 🇺🇸 US Import / Recipient KD Global / SG handles transport

Exporter: Varento

Creation of export documents: Varento

Shipping service provider: Freight forwarder chosen by SG

Importer / IOR / Notify: SPACEGOATS US

Goods value upon import: Purchase price from Varento is used as the basis (higher than the customer's purchase price)

Goods recipient: SPACEGOATS US