Determining who the USPPI is in an export transaction can be challenging at times. There are five different parties that can be the USPPI. Those parties include:

• U.S. Seller
• U.S. Manufacturer
• U.S. Order Party
• U.S. Customs Broker
• Foreign Entity

We receive numerous scenarios from the trade community who are trying to determine who the USPPI is in their transaction. Most cases are straightforward and easy to determine. However, there are some that make you think and maybe even have to draw a diagram. Below are some of those not so easy scenarios.

For more information about the responsibilities of the USSPI please consult section 30.3 of the Foreign Trade Regulations.