Import USA Support Center
What is U.S. Customs and what is their role?
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency within the Department of Homeland Security. The CBP is responsible for enforcing
Customs container inspections
Under Title 19, section 1467, of the United States Code (19 U.S.C. 1467), CBP has a right to examine any shipment imported into the United
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
Importing tea coffee or spices
Imports of tea, coffee, and spices are subject to review by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)and their admissibility is determined by the FDA. You may
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
Imports for Commercial Purposes
Goods imported for commercial purposes must comply with a variety of special requirements, such as marking of country of origin, which vary depending upon the
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
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
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
Classification of Imported Goods
All goods that enter the United States are categorized according to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The act of placing goods into the correct category is
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,
Foreign Assets Control-Trade embargos
U.S. trade sanctions administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) generally prohibit the importation into the United States (including U.S. territories), either directly
Arrival of Goods to USA-process
Arrival Notice Process Imported goods may not legally enter U.S. commerce until the shipment has arrived within the port of entry and Customs has authorized
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