ÿþ<HTML> <style type="text/css"> A:link {color: darkblue;} A:visited {color: maroon;} A:hover {color: red;} </style> <HEAD> <HEAD><TITLE>SEFCO's payment instructions. </TITLE> </HEAD> <body BGCOLOR="#E0EEE0" text="#000000" link="#0000FF" vlink="8E2323" alink="#2F4F2"> <P> <font face="Verdana, arial"> <a name="top"></a> <CENTER><br> <H2> <font color="#000000">Become a Sefco Export customer.</font> <br></H2> <img src="http://www.sefco-export.com/newaccount1.gif" align="center" border="2"></a> <br><br> <hr noshade width="250" height="5"><a name="send_to"></a> <P><table width="70%" border="1" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" cellpadding="15"><tr><td><center> <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/payment/transact_business.htm"> <font size="2"><i>Please Follow our Instructions on How to Proceed</i></font></a> <br> <br> <font face="calibri, arial" size="4"><b>Sefco Export Management Company, Inc.</font></b><br> <font size="1">Address: <b>1 Ascan Avenue PH-74, Forest Hills Gardens, NY 11375 - USA</B><font> <br><font size="2"> <br><hr> <b>Tel: 718-268-6233 </B> - main telephone line<br> <b>Toll Free: 888-268-0565</B> <br> Fax: 718-732-2863 - main fax line </font><br><br><font size="1"> Approved Sefco Export Agents and Receiving Stations located worldwide. <br><br> <table border="1" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" cellpadding="5"><tr><td><center> <font size="1">Sefco Export Management Company, Inc.<br>Federal Maritime OTI Lic. No. 020644F </font> </center></td></tr></table> </font><font size="2"> <br>E-mail: <!--Email--> <A HREF="mailto:info@sefco-export.com"><font color="#000000"> info@sefco-export.com</font></A><!--EndEmail--></center></td></tr></table></CENTER> <br> <div class="big"> <center> <table border="1" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" width="70%" cellpadding="15" cellspacing="2"> <tr><td> <font face="calibri, arial" size="4"> <br><b>Sefco Export Management Company, Inc.</b> <br><nobr> &nbsp; &nbsp; international freight forwarding and shipping services &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <font face="calibri" size="2"> <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com" class="tiny" target="_blank">Home</a> </nobr> </div> <center> <br><table width="800" cellspacing ="10" cellpadding ="10"><tr><td bgcolor="#E6E6FA"><ul> <br> <BLOCKQUOTE dir=ltr style="MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px"> <DIV><FONT face=Calibri size=2></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV> <DIV><a href="#payment"><FONT face=Calibri><b>Payment Instructions</b></a> <br><br>TO PROCEED AHEAD RIGHT AWAY WITH THE SHIPPING OF YOUR FREIGHT<br> <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/toproceed.htm" target="_blank">www.sefco-export.com/toproceed.htm</a></FONT></DIV><FONT face=Calibri> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT><BR>Paperwork Needed: <br><ul> <br>- Fill out our <A href="http://www.sefco-export.com/shipping/sli.htm" target="_blank"><b>shippers letter of instructions</b></a> (signed) and scan/email or fax that back to us.&nbsp; <br> <br> - <b>ID required</b>&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;For individuals - Copy of <b>Passport photo page</b>&nbsp;and passport # <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;or, <b>Company EIN tax ID # </b>to be used for the required EEI filing with US Customs.&nbsp; <br><BR>- Please forward into us a <b>scanned copy of the titles</b>&nbsp;for any&nbsp;vehicles to be shipped.&nbsp; <br> <br>- <a href="#payment"><b>Payment record</b></a>: &nbsp; Full amount as stated on the rate quote + any additional for <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/insure.htm" target="_blank">insurance.</a></DIV><br> <DIV><FONT face=Calibri size=2>- If the auto, boat or other equipment was purchased second hand, <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;then provide copies of the bill of sale / <b>commercial invoice</b> to the unit.&nbsp; <BR>- For agricultual &amp; heavy&nbsp;equipment,&nbsp;bill of sale/commercial invoice will be required. </font><br><br> <hr><FONT face=Calibri size=2><b>US commercial exports</b>: US customs at some ports will require that the bill of sale be <b>notarized</b>. <br> Send us a scanned copy of all such documents, and HOLD ONTO the originals pending further instructions <br> <u>Originals normally accompany the cargo to the port of export</u> for handing in to US Customs at the port of loading. </font><hr> <FONT face=Calibri size=2><b>US importers</b>: &nbsp;&nbsp; Additional documents will be required in advance of receipt of cargo, including<br> signed, dated <b>ISF importer security filing</b> form; <b>POA power of attorney</b> for Sefco's designated US Customs broker. Shipper/consignee/importers have the option to select their own US Customs broker for the US entry/clearance process. <br>Some US import clearance forms are accessible on our web site. Please review and follow our instructions. <br> Please see: <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/import/importer_security.htm" target="_blank">www.sefco-export.com/import/importer_security.htm</a> <hr></FONT></font></DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> <DIV><BR><FONT face=Calibri size=2><b>For Companies located outside the United States</b> <br> Banking details for international wires (incoming payment only) <ul>Due to security reasons, this information is not provided to unknown companies or individuals.<br> Any new request from a company without a previous Sefco booking will require full and verifiable identification: <br><a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/shipping/real_ID_shippers.htm" target="_blank">www.sefco-export.com/shipping/real_ID_shippers.htm</a> <br> Established Sefco accounts will be provided detailed instructions on how to pay. </FONT></DIV> <DIV> <FONT face=Calibri size=3><a name="payment"></a> <br><hr><a name="online1"></a> <br> <br><b><a href="#boa">PAY ONLINE</b></a><br> For easy online payments -- for accounts making more than one payment, <br> please consider using the "Bank of America online payment center". &nbsp; &nbsp; </font><br><FONT face=Calibri size=2>We strongly recommend using the BOA online payment system (<a href="#boa">see instructions below</a>). &nbsp;</font> <br><FONT face=Calibri size=3><br> <b>Its easy. &nbsp; Its secure. &nbsp; Its free to use. </b></font><br><FONT face=Calibri size=2> A new customer can make a down-payment on a Sefco quotation <br>and use the BOA system to pay the balance when due. <br> <br><center><hr width="400"></center><a name="check"></a> <br><FONT face=Calibri size=3><a href="#check"><b>PAY BY CHECK</b></a><br><br> <font color="darkblue">"BILL PAY" SERVICE</font> through your own bank</font><br> If you are not in a rush, an excellent way to send in your deposit/retainer or quote payment, is by using your bank's BILL PAY service. The Bank of America has this services as does many other major banks. It's pretty easy to set up, done online. <br><br> This is very secure, because SEFCO receives a check in the mail from your bank with your name on it. <br>Make payment to: &nbsp; Sefco Export Management Company, Inc.<br> Send to: &nbsp; 1 Ascan Avenue, Suite PH-74, Forest Hills, NY 11375 <br><br> <blockquote><b>No one</b> gets to see your actual personal check, containing your checking account number or Bank ABA number. These days, using business or personal checks that can easily be copied and reproduced is dangerous. Bank fraud is widespread and there exists criminal rings that can take your information to print phony checks. Stay away from revealing such information, and we recommend to use your banks "BILL PAY" service if you want to send a check-payment. For more info from BOA on "Bill Pay", [<a href="https://bills.bankofamerica.com/wps8106/wps?rq=gf&sp=8106&oss=9d6f6e67507aca8a705b64e128dee943&file=faqs_general_questions.htmlt#helpskipnav" target="_blank">click here</a>] For our consumer alert concerning fraudulent check scams, [<a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/advisories/consumer_alert_2012.htm" target="_blank">click here</a>] </blockquote><FONT face=Calibri size=3> <font color="darkblue">SEND VIA COURIER, FEDEX, UPS, DHL</font></font><br> The next best method for making a one-time payment is by check via FedEx.<br> To expedite processing of new bookings, send us a scan of the check via email <br> along with the FedEx tracking number. <br><br> <font><FONT><FONT face=Calibri size=2><b>For checks</b> (or copies of documents) <b>please send via Federal Express.</b> <br> </FONT></FONT> <FONT face=Calibri size=2>FedEx is Sefco's preferred courier service (or DHL, UPS). <br> </FONT> <FONT face=Calibri size=2>&nbsp;<BR><ul>Forward documents to: </font> <FONT face=Calibri size=3><BR><b>Sefco Export Management Company, Inc.</b>&nbsp; <font> <FONT face=Calibri size=2><BR>1 Ascan Avenue, Suite PH-74 <BR>Forest Hills, NY 11375&nbsp; <BR>Attn: Joseph Quinn/Bookings Dept.&nbsp;&nbsp;</font><br><FONT face=Calibri size=2>Main Tel # 718-268-6233</font><br><br> <FONT face=Calibri size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;TO AVOID DELAYS PLEASE DO NOT SEND USPS EXPRESS OR CERTIFIED MAIL TO THIS LOCATION, <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ONLY FEDEX / DHL / UPS / or regular mail (for non-urgent matters) <br><br> <hr><br><a name="boa"></a></ul><br><br><FONT face=Calibri size=4> <a href="#online1">ONLINE PAYMENT METHOD</a></font><br> <ul><FONT face=Calibri size=2> <b>The payor will need to have an existing US Bank account to process. </b> </font></ul><br><FONT face=Calibri size=3> <b>NEW ACCOUNT SET-UP is EASY as 1 - 2 - 3</b><br><br> <b>1</b>) Give us your name and email address, and <b>tell us you want to go ahead</b> with a Sefco quote. <br><br> <b>2</b>) Sefco can <b>create a new account</b> in our banking system (for <b>individuals</b> as well as for <b>companies</b>).</font><br><br> <FONT face=Calibri size=2>You will receive an email from the Bank of America - with a Sefco proforma invoice - based on a Sefco quotation. <br>This is generated by the <b>BANK OF AMERICA</b> (BOA) online payment system. <br><br>Attached to the invoice will be the easy <b>"Quick Start" instructions</b> from the Bank of America.<br> This Sefco/BOA invoice allows the new account to pay online using the secure <b>BOA online payment center. <br> </b> <br> How it works...<br><ul><br> It takes a couple minutes to sign up for the first time, and depending on the day its done can usually take one or two business days to activate (although sometimes quicker/same day). <br><br> <b>Two small test payments are sent</b> by the Bank of America, to your bank account, to confirm its a valid account and to confirm the connection. You see the two small payments appear in your account, <b>and you enter these payment amounts online</b> at the BOA bill payment enter. <br> <br> Once the new account has been set up and activated, customers can use this online Bank of America system make any additional payments. This is useful for clients that prefer to make a down payment, with the balance paid by/or before time of actual shipment.</ul> <br> Depending on the quote, a minimum deposit amount will be noted and the total (balance if any) can be paid via the same BOA system. Customers can pay for marine insurance, additional bookings, etc. using this very easy to use payment system.</font> <br><br> <FONT face=Calibri size=3><b>3</b>) The new account makes the<b> first payment</b> using the BOA system. </font><br><br> <FONT face=Calibri size=2> <ul>Within minutes - SEFCO receives an email confirmation from the Bank that a payment has been submitted.<br> <table cellpadding="10" cellspacing="10"><tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF"><font size="2">IT LOOKS LIKE THIS... <br><br><ul>From: Customer or Company Name / email@address.com<br> Date: Wed, Feb 1, 2012 at 9:30 AM<br> Subject: Payment notice for invoice # EX02282012EXPORT<br> To: info@sefco-export.com<br><br> You have been sent an electronic payment in the amount<br> of 000.00 USD. This payment is for invoice EX02282012EXPORT.<br><br> If you have questions regarding this payment, please call Customers Name at TEL No. for assistance.<br><br> Thank you,<br> Customers Name </font></td></tr></table></ul></font> <br><FONT face=Calibri size=3> <b>Once Sefco's accounting received this bank notification of payment,<br> new booking requests can be formally submitted to the designated ocean carrier</b> <br> and any origin services can be set-up with the service providers and confirmed in writing. <br> Please observe these steps and protocols, to facilitate proper handling and smooth processing.</font> <br><br><center><hr width="400"></center> <FONT face=Calibri size=2>Please be aware...<br><br> <b>First time shippers</b> with no previous EEI export declarations already in the system, will need to be patient so that the normal required security checks and export documents can be processed. <br><br> Every new shipper with cargo that needs export clearances and an EEI Export Declaration (for any cargo valued at over USD 2500.00) must have their name checked against the OFAC/SDN list maintained by the US Treasury Department , which is a security requirement for every export from the USA. <br><br>Repeat shippers/consignees can have export documents generated in usually one to two business days. <br>See our web site for further information on OFAC security checks. [More info: <a href="http://www.thebest-of.info/sefco_links/security1.htm#definitions" target="_blank">security protocols</a>] </ul></font><center><hr width="400"></center> <FONT face=Calibri size=2> <br> <br>Credit cards can not be used for ocean shipments.</FONT> <br><br></FONT></FONT><hr></ul> <br><ul><ul> <FONT face=Calibri size=3><b>Are you a first time SEFCO customer?</b> &nbsp; <br> Please complete our <a href="#sli">SLI shippers letter of instructions</a> form and fax (or email) it to us. <br><br> Do you want to pay online? &nbsp; Do you have a US bank account?</font> <br> <FONT face=Calibri size=4> <b>It's easy to enroll in the Bank of America online payment system!</b></font><br><FONT face=Calibri size=3> <br>Ask us to send you a Sefco Export - Bank of America payment center invoice. <br>You will receive this via email with easy to follow instructions. <br> They will send you two small test deposits and then you verify the amounts sent. <br><br> <b>It's safe, it's simple, and costs nothing.</b> </ul></ul></ul></font> <br> <center> <img src="http://www.sefco-export.com/images/boa_payment_setup1.JPG" border="2"> <br> <br> <img src="http://www.sefco-export.com/images/boa_payment_center1.JPG" border="2"> <br> <br></center> <FONT face=Calibri size=2> <ul>Bank of America user agreement:<br> https://paymentcenter.bankofamerica.com/jsp/sbs/bofaOLBS/paymentHub/userAgreement.jsp <a name="paymentcenter"></a><br> <font size="3"><a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/accounting/BOA_Payment_Center.pdf" target="_blank">Click here for the <b>Quick Start Guide</b></a></font> on Paying Invoices via Bank of America Online Payment Center</a> (PDF) <br></font> <hr><a name="sli"></a><br> <br> </DIV> <ul> <DIV><FONT><FONT face=Calibri size=3><FONT face=Calibri size=3>It all starts here with the SLI...&nbsp;<BR><BR><STRONG>SLI - Shippers Letter of Instructions:</STRONG><BR></FONT></FONT> <A href="http://www.sefco-export.com/shipping/sli.htm" target="_blank"><FONT face=Calibri size=3>http://www.sefco-export.com/shipping/sli.htm</FONT></A><FONT face=Calibri size=3> </FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=3><FONT face=Calibri>please type in your details on&nbsp;all required fields and remember to SIGN at bottom<br> check the box showing how payment is being sent (online, check, bank wire, other) </FONT> </FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Calibri size=3></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV></ul> <DIV><FONT face=Calibri size=3><STRONG>Upon receipt of signed/completed SLI paperwork along with proper ID, <br>and receipt of payment - your booking request will be processed.</STRONG> </FONT></DIV><br> <DIV><FONT face=Calibri size=3>A copy of further instructions will follow via email.&nbsp; </FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Calibri size=3><FONT face=Calibri size=3><FONT face=Arial size=2> <BLOCKQUOTE dir=ltr style="MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px"> <DIV><FONT face=Calibri size=3><FONT size=2>Action on transfers showing as&nbsp;"pending" will need to wait for confirmation <br>that the payment has gone through successfully.</FONT>&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT>&nbsp;<FONT face=Calibri>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV></BLOCKQUOTE> <DIV><FONT face=Arial><FONT face=Calibri><STRONG>Thank you.</STRONG><br>SEFCO EXPORT MANAGEMENT COMPANY, INC. </FONT></FONT></DIV></BLOCKQUOTE> <br> </td></tr></table> <br> <br> </td></tr></table></center><br><br> &nbsp; &nbsp; <font face="tahoma" size="1"><br> &nbsp; &nbsp; SEFCO EXPORT MANAGEMENT COMPANY, INC. <br> &nbsp; &nbsp; <font size="1">v.3/2012 ©J.Quinn</font> </BODY> </HTML>