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
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
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 The importer is ultimately responsible for paying any duty owed on an import. Determining duty can be very complicated, and while shipping services
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
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
Many import regulations only apply to goods imported for commercial – business or resale – purposes. For instance, most goods imported for personal use are
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
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
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,
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