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U.S. Customs and Border Protection An Introduction

U.S. Customs and Border Protection An Introduction. Due Diligence. To ensure a swift flow of legitimate imports entering the U.S. marketplace free from harm to the U.S. economy. Trade vision. We want to facilitate legitimate Trade and Ensure compliance.

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection An Introduction

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  1. U.S. Customs and Border ProtectionAn Introduction

  2. Due Diligence

  3. To ensure a swift flow of legitimate imports entering the U.S. marketplace free from harm to the U.S. economy. Trade vision

  4. We want to facilitate legitimate Trade and Ensure compliance. To enforce Trade laws and collect accurate revenue. Advance our national and economic security. Intensify modernization of CBP’s trade process. CBP Trade Strategy

  5. During fiscal year 2010, U.S. imports approached levels seen in prior years. Continued stability and modest growth were projected for 2011. CBP processed about $2 trillion worth of imports in 2010. CBP collected more than $32 billion in revenue in 2010, an increase of 9.5% over 2009. China is the top country of origin for imports to the U.S. outpacing Canada by $80 Billion. Import Trade Trends Fiscal Year 2010

  6. Port of Denver Fiscal year 2010 53616 entries processed Fiscal year 2011 through the end of July 47657 entries processed Textiles and footwear are the largest commodities imported

  7. Tips for new Importers • Familiarize yourself with CBP policies and procedures. • CBP does not require you to have a license to import commodities. • You may file your own forms for entry; but please understand the process can be complicated. • Prior to importing you may contact CBP for help regarding any issue you may run into, such as classification, other government agency requirements, etc.

  8. Importer Security Filing “ISF” is in place, it is a requirement to notify CBP of any shipment being shipped by an ocean going vessel prior to its departure. • CBP does not require you to have a broker. However brokers can save you a lot of time and money when dealing with commercial shipments. • You can request a written ruling (binding ruling) from CBP for the proper classification of your commodity. • Be sure that your invoices are correct, legible and are in English or have a translation attached.

  9. When shipping make sure if you are using solid wood packing material make, sure that it is compliant. If solid wood packing material is found to be non compliant, the only option for the shipment is re exportation. • Temporary exportation of products requires proper documentation to re import products into the U.S., including but not limited to invoices, any exportation documentation, proof of purchase, etc. • Do your “Due Diligence”

  10. Helpful links http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/trade/trade_outreach/diduknow.xml http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/trade/basic_trade/ http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/toolbox/forms/ http://hts.usitc.gov/ http://rulings.cbp.dhs.gov/ http://apps.cbp.gov/brokers/index.asp?portCode=3307 Contact information for Tim Beckett: tim.beckett@dhs.gov

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