Helpful Information
Keys For Successful Importing:
• Know that the Importer is liable for compliance with the law.
• Know your Customhouse Broker, he signs your name to documents filed with
the United States government.
• Determine the documentation needed for your shipment (before arrival).
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Determine the correct classification for Custom's purposes of your product
and use it consistently.
• Know all government agencies that will be involved with your shipment.
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Know all costs of importing.
• Have an Invoice that describes your goods in detail with values and terms
of sale (in English or with a translation into English).
• Stipulate on Purchase Orders and Sales Agreements that goods must be properly
marked with the country of origin.
• Answer questions and requests posed by Customs honestly and promptly.
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Research you product thoroughly before importing.
Incoterms are ICC's standard
definition of trade terms and are internationally recognized as indispensable
evidence of the buyer's and seller's responsibilities for delivery under a
sales contract.