Santa's Problem

AVGWarhawk · 12-10-10, 09:13 AM

Well, we just wanted to let you all know that Santa will not be coming in this year.
Because of incorrect Incoterms and incomplete documentation, the
gifts for all the world will have to be returned to the North Pole (at his
own expense).
He decided to ship everything DDP and even though we handled the forwarding on
all the gifts, we were unable to determine who the correct broker was.
We also wanted to clear but FEDEX, UPS and DHL were fighting over the Customs Power of Attorney.
Determining importer of record turned out to be a nightmare since
EVERYONE in the world wants a visit from Santa but no one was willing to be the importer of record.
New laws and regulations regarding entry of exotic animals also had the Fish and
Wildlife department forcing Rudolph and his crew back out before they could
even land.
All the electronics needed FCC and, since the North Pole is nearest to Canada, Santa
was trying to claim NAFTA. Obviously, Customs refused to clear any of it
without detailed product literature.
Then we got tons of census warnings because the dimensions and weight were
too unreal to calculate and because Santa could not prove where the
materials to make the toys came from (the North Pole is not on the approved
country of origin list) .
He incessantly tried to prove that he makes all of his own gifts,
but since there are not defined tariff classifications on "Santa-made" materials, they rejected
his entry.
We thought that maybe if we could get his shipment clear, we could
at least dispatch some of the stuff through a Warehouse entry but, like we
said, clearance through Customs was impossible.
Seriously, we can see the little kids filling out their own Post Entry
forms for misclassification.

Other problems encountered:
- Since Santa's Sleigh has no SCAC Code or International Carrier Bond, it cannot be certified for AMS.
- Immigration would not allow entry because Santa's passport expired on December 24, 1603.
- The FAA will not approve the sleigh for U.S. Airspace as Rudolph's nose does not meet aircraft lighting requirements.
- The sleigh does not meet EPA standards due to excessive emissions of reindeer gases & droppings.
- The TSA says that Santa is an unknown shipper and would require a site verification.
- Food and Drug says no Prior Notice was done on some of the gifts that were fresh or frozen and they put gifts on FDA hold.
- Santa did not have a “walk through” letter to Customs so no immediate release.
Anyway, plan to provide your Christmas cheer another way since Jolly Old
Saint Nick will not be sliding down your chimney this year.

papa_smurf · 12-10-10, 11:09 AM

Noooo!!!!! say it isn't so!

Sailor Steve · 12-10-10, 11:30 AM

Ah, The Government at its finest.

Growler · 12-10-10, 11:32 AM

Just wait til the Second Coming of Christ. That'll be bureaucratic Armageddon.

GoldenRivet · 12-10-10, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

- Immigration would not allow entry because Santa's passport expired on December 24, 1603.

hasnt stopped anyone else

i'll show myself out

Sailor Steve · 12-10-10, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoldenRivet

hasnt stopped anyone else

But Santa is a rather prominent personage (in more ways than one). Hard to be anonymous when you're him.

frau kaleun · 12-10-10, 12:13 PM

Wolfehunter · 12-10-10, 01:31 PM

buhhahaahaaaa.... ^^^ good one..

AVGWarhawk · 12-10-10, 01:34 PM

@Frau

12-10-10, 09:13 AM	#1
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,255 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Santa's Problem Well, we just wanted to let you all know that Santa will not be coming in this year. Because of incorrect Incoterms and incomplete documentation, the gifts for all the world will have to be returned to the North Pole (at his own expense). He decided to ship everything DDP and even though we handled the forwarding on all the gifts, we were unable to determine who the correct broker was. We also wanted to clear but FEDEX, UPS and DHL were fighting over the Customs Power of Attorney. Determining importer of record turned out to be a nightmare since EVERYONE in the world wants a visit from Santa but no one was willing to be the importer of record. New laws and regulations regarding entry of exotic animals also had the Fish and Wildlife department forcing Rudolph and his crew back out before they could even land. All the electronics needed FCC and, since the North Pole is nearest to Canada, Santa was trying to claim NAFTA. Obviously, Customs refused to clear any of it without detailed product literature. Then we got tons of census warnings because the dimensions and weight were too unreal to calculate and because Santa could not prove where the materials to make the toys came from (the North Pole is not on the approved country of origin list) . He incessantly tried to prove that he makes all of his own gifts, but since there are not defined tariff classifications on "Santa-made" materials, they rejected his entry. We thought that maybe if we could get his shipment clear, we could at least dispatch some of the stuff through a Warehouse entry but, like we said, clearance through Customs was impossible. Seriously, we can see the little kids filling out their own Post Entry forms for misclassification. Other problems encountered: - Since Santa's Sleigh has no SCAC Code or International Carrier Bond, it cannot be certified for AMS. - Immigration would not allow entry because Santa's passport expired on December 24, 1603. - The FAA will not approve the sleigh for U.S. Airspace as Rudolph's nose does not meet aircraft lighting requirements. - The sleigh does not meet EPA standards due to excessive emissions of reindeer gases & droppings. - The TSA says that Santa is an unknown shipper and would require a site verification. - Food and Drug says no Prior Notice was done on some of the gifts that were fresh or frozen and they put gifts on FDA hold. - Santa did not have a “walk through” letter to Customs so no immediate release. Anyway, plan to provide your Christmas cheer another way since Jolly Old Saint Nick will not be sliding down your chimney this year. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

12-10-10, 11:09 AM	#2
papa_smurf Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: High Peak, Derbyshire Posts: 2,851 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	Noooo!!!!! say it isn't so! __________________

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Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Ah, The Government at its finest. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

12-10-10, 11:32 AM	#4
Growler A long way from the sea Join Date: May 2005 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,913 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	Just wait til the Second Coming of Christ. That'll be bureaucratic Armageddon. __________________ At Fiddler’s Green, where seamen true When here they’ve done their duty The bowl of grog shall still renew And pledge to love and beauty.

12-10-10, 01:31 PM	#8
Wolfehunter Crusty Capt. Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,752 Downloads: 40 Uploads: 25	buhhahaahaaaa.... ^^^ good one.. __________________

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12-10-10, 01:34 PM	#9
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,255 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	@Frau __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road