A basic sample import routing guide used by retailers for their international suppliers and vendors. This routing guide is a component of the overall compliance standards that general merchandise retailers typically require of their manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, vendors, and other suppliers. Import routing guides set out a uniform set of rules regarding freight forwarder selection and shipping practices that foreign suppliers must follow to ensure the accurate and efficient movement of goods through US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to the retailer's US distribution centers. This Standard Document has integrated drafting notes with important explanations and drafting tips.