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Find HTS Codes 22 Oct 2009 | 08:52 am
Here’s a new HTS lookup service for anyone who’s ever had problems finding HTS tariff codes for their import or export shipments. Basically, you can use it to look up tariff rates for any item with a ...
BIS publishes Final Rule on Encryption Simplification 20 Oct 2009 | 05:29 am
10/15/2009 – BIS publishes Final Rule on Encryption Simplification The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published the interim final rule entitled ”Encryption Simplification” on October 3, 2008 (7...
Importer Security Filing (ISF), aka “10+2″ 1 Apr 2009 | 06:49 am
When does the ISF have to be filed? Not later than 24 hours prior to loading of the shipment to the vessel at the foreign port of lading. Does the effective date of Jan. 26th mean that any shipment wh...
Import Duty on Returned Items 5 Jun 2008 | 02:13 pm
Question Do I have to pay import duty on items that have been exported from the United States that are being returned? Answer If you have an item that was previously resident in the United States, but...
ITAR Export Compliance 29 May 2008 | 12:50 pm
If you’re one of the small minority of businesses that exports military and ITAR controlled products overseas, you’re not going to find much to help you on our site – sorry. You can download the Inter...
What are Import Taxes? 29 Apr 2008 | 08:53 am
Import tax or import tariffs (also known as import duties) in the United States generally refer to the taxes and fees charged by US Customs when importers bring goods into the country. They are assess...
Importing Knock-off Purses 30 Nov 2007 | 01:28 pm
This question came in response to the post entitled What is a Foreign Trade Zone? Sandra asks This customs thing is very confusing to me, but I keep reading more and more to try to understand.I am goi...
What is a Foreign Trade Zone? 30 Nov 2007 | 07:06 am
A foreign trade zone is a warehouse on US soil that acts like limbo for imported goods. If you have something that can’t come into the country, is just stopping off before being shipped to another cou...
Importing Process 14 Nov 2007 | 10:34 am
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 will often give an estimate for what th...
Sample Import Requirements 14 Nov 2007 | 10:07 am
Question I am interested in importing single samples of furniture from Bulgaria as showroom pieces. Each piece is valued at 90-150 Euros and I would like to find out the approximate import tax. The pi...
