Import USA Support Center

Freightclear offers this support page as an educational and professional resource for importers to the USA. Check back often for updates.

Carnet items for import

Eligible items for Carnets Commercial samples, professional equipment and advertising material can be imported into the United States by a nonresident. Other countries permit the

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Importing seafood

The importation of seafood is governed by the Food and Drug Administration, the National Marine Fisheries Service and the Fish and Wildlife Service. The importation

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Import a motorcycle to the USA

Before you decide to import a motorcycle into the United States, you should ensure it conforms to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of

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Quotas and Imported Goods

Many kinds of goods imported for commercial use may be subject to a quota limit. It is the classification number of the article as identified

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Formal Import Entries

If your goods are valued at more than $2000, or for commercial textile shipments (clothes/materials) regardless of value, you will be required to file a

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Informal Import Entries

If the value of your purchase(s) is less than $2000 and your goods are being shipped by mail or freight, they may, in most cases,

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Paying Duty to clear customs

Paying Duty The importer is ultimately responsible for paying any duty owed on an import. Determining duty can be very complicated, and while shipping services

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Importing Prohibited Merchandise

Purchasers should also be aware that some products might be considered contraband and cannot be brought into the United States under any circumstances. This includes

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Personal vs. Commercial Use

Many import regulations only apply to goods imported for commercial – business or resale – purposes. For instance, most goods imported for personal use are

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Importer Security Filing-10+2

On January 26, 2009, the new rule titled Importer Security Filing and Additional Carrier Requirements (commonly known as “10+2”) went into effect. This new rule

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Basic Importing Requirements

Importing to the USA basics An individual may make his/her own Customs clearance of goods imported for personal use or business. All merchandise coming into

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Restricted Items for Import

A license or permit from the responsible agency may be necessary to import: alcoholic beverages animal and animal products certain drugs firearms and ammunition fruits,

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Binding Ruling

The binding ruling program enables importers and other interested parties to get binding pre-entry classification decisions prior to importing a product and filing entries with

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