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 the obvious, such as narcotics and child pornography, as well as less obvious items such as tainted food products, and other items, a list of which can be found in “Importing Into the United States.” Such merchandise can be seized by Customs, and attempts to import it may subject the importer to civil or even criminal sanctions. If you have any question at all about your purchase, you should contact your closest Customs port and get an opinion before you complete the transaction.
Monday, April 4, 2011
Customs Form 7501 Entry Summary
Download Customs Form 7501 (.pdf)
US Customs Form 7501 is one of two essential forms required for an import transaction. Form 7501 details origin and importer information, but its main purpose is to act as a receipt for US Customs. Blocks 27 through 40 are used for an imported item’s Harmonized Tariff Classification, the amount and quantity imported, and the value of the goods. With this information, US Customs can confirm the total amount dutiable and request payment from the importer.
How to Import – Internet Purchases, Electronic Transmissions
Information and materials downloaded from the Internet are not subject to duty. This applies to any goods or merchandise that are electronically transmitted to the purchaser, such as CDs, books, or posters. However, the unauthorized downloading of copyrighted items could subject you to prosecution. Downloading child pornography is also a crime. U.S. Customs Service has the authority to investigate and prosecute persons involved in this and other illegal activities.
Sunday, April 3, 2011
How to Import – Internet Purchases, Exporting
If you are sending goods to someone outside the United States, you should be aware that most countries have similar regulations governing the importation of goods into their territory. If you are selling goods on a “Payment on Delivery” basis, you might want to contact the Customs authority of the country where the goods are being shipped to make sure they can legally be imported into that country. In addition, some commodities sold for export are subject to enforcement requirements of the Customs Service and other U.S. government agencies. In particular, cars and goods with potential military applications, including some electronics and software, must be cleared through Customs before they are exported. And if you export goods worth more than $2,500, you will have to follow formal export procedures.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection New Import Technology Simplifies Duty Collection
(Monday, September 20, 2004)
Washington, D.C. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner Robert C. Bonner today announced the success of a pilot that will allow CBP to collect duties and fees on a monthly basis. In the first three months, nearly $32 million were collected from importers and brokers using the monthly statement and payment capabilities in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE), the new CBP technology system for imports. Customs and Border Protection is transforming the way the federal government collects duties for imported goods,” said Commissioner Bonner. “For the first time in 215 years, importers and brokers can make a single monthly duty payment on all imported goods instead of paying duties on them one entry at a time. ACE is successfully modernizing the import business process, while improving efficiency and security for both CBP and the importing community.”
The ACE is enhancing processing and communications with the trade community, and providing quicker, more comprehensive reporting and information gathering capabilities to all users. ACE users can now develop up to 60 different reports, query accounts, integrate ledgers, create on-line account action plans, receive shipment alerts or notifications, view import transactions on a national basis, review a monthly listing of their daily account statements, and make monthly electronic duty payments.
State Department Questions
Government
If I have some technical data that I’d like to place in the public domain, how can I do it?
If I have some technical data that I’d like to place in the public domain, how can I do it?
By obtaining approval by the cognizant U.S. Government department or agency, or the DoDs Directorate for Freedom of Information and Security Review.
How can I tell if a piece of information is really technical data?The information in question may be technical data if it:
(a) contains quantitative information
(b) is not found in the public domain, either in whole or in part
(c) was generated by Independent R&D for military application
(d) was generated under a DoD contract
(e) is a genuine engineering scale drawing, not a cartoon
(f) provides understanding of sensitive capabilities (e.g., stealth characteristics), or vulnerabilities (e.g., EMI problems);
(g) provides meaningful insight in the areas of design or manufacturing
(h) contains answers to questions involving how to and why
(i) is extracted unabridged from technical documents directly relating to defense articles or defense services
(j) goes beyond general scientific, mathematical or engineering principles commonly taught in universities
(k) otherwise appears as though it might be technical data.
No. Information used in military training of foreign forces, for example, may not contain any technical data but is ITAR controlled nonetheless.
Can technical data be temporary exported?No. All exports of technical data are considered to be permanent.
What is the meaning of the term temporary import?Temporary import means bringing into the United States from a foreign country a defense articles that is to be returned to that country or is in transit to another country.
This entry was posted on Monday, November 12th, 2007 at 12:19 am and is filed under Government. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.Factsheet: U.S. Customs and Border Protection Actions Taken Since 9/11
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection is addressing the terrorist threat 24-hours a day. We have a multi-layered approach that encompasses working with our foreign counterparts, employing intelligence, technology, advanced information in the field and the most professional workforce worldwide. We are aware of the terrorist threat and are evolving hourly to face it and keep America safe. CBP uses various strategies and employs the latest in technology to accomplish its goals. We have extended our zone of security beyond our physical borders through the use of bilateral and private-sector partnerships, targeting and scrutinizing advance information on people and products coming into this country. We are cultivating smart borders through the use of technology and have established a layered defense strategy. And we have created one face at the border, a unified, recognizable presence at the border that combines and capitalizes on the authorities and skills of our diverse workforce. CBP has achieved much since its creation in March 2003. Some of the most significant accomplishments are as follows:
Strengthening control of the United States borders
Technology
Augmented Integrated Surveillance Intelligence System (ISIS), that uses remotely monitored night-day camera and sensing systems to better detect, monitor, and respond to illegal crossings, on both the Northern and Southern borders.
Deployed radiation detection technology including Personal Radiation Detectors (PRDs) to more than 10, 400 CBP officers and agents, and Radiation Isotope Identification Detection System (RIIDS) to over 60 Border Patrol field locations.
Increased the amount of Remote Video Surveillance Systems (RVSS) which are pole mounted cameras that provide coverage 24 hours a day/7 days a week to detect illegal crossings, on both our Northern and Southern borders.
Deployed two Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) to support the Arizona Border Control Initiative. UAVs are equipped with sophisticated on-board sensors that provide long-range surveillance and are useful for monitoring remote land border areas where patrols cannot easily travel and infrastructure is difficult or impossible to build.
Implemented a Geographic Information System (GIS), a Southwest border initiative, which tracks illegal migration patterns to better deploy personnel and resources to establish control of our border.
Increased use of radiation portal monitors. These detection devices provide CBP with a passive, non-intrusive means to screen trucks and other conveyances for the presence of nuclear and radiological materials.
Encourage use of smart and secure containers. In order to qualify as a smart box container, it must use a seal or other type of high-security, tamper-evident technology that meets the standards of the International Organization for Standardization. The containers must also have to be equipped with tamper-proof or tamper-evident container security devices.
Increased Border Patrol aircraft and helicopter and marine operations on the northern, southern and coastal areas to enhance our ability to protect and secure our waterways. Resources and Initiatives
Tripled the number of Border Patrol Agents on the Northern Border before 9/11, bringing the total number of agents to 1,000 assigned to the U.S border with Canada. Currently, there are about 11,200 Border Patrol agents nationwide.
Reassigned 200 CBP Border Patrol Agents to the high-threat smuggling corridors of the Arizona-Mexico border. CBP is continuing deployments of special units including the Border Patrol Tactical Unit, Special Response Teams, and the Border Patrol Search, Trauma, and Rescue Team in these areas. U.S. Customs and Border Protection will maintain and expand coordinated, heightened security efforts under the Arizona Border Control Initiative (ABCI) to establish operational control over the weakest and most vulnerable area of our Southwest Border where more than 40 percent of illegal aliens are apprehended.
Established additional Border Patrol checkpoints in strategically-located zones of egress from border areas to improve border security by strengthening our defense in depth.
Deployed specially trained explosive and chemical detector dogs to conduct inspections at our Border Patrol Checkpoints.
Implemented the Interior Repatriation Program in July 2004. Interior repatriation is a voluntary program that repatriates Mexican nationals who are apprehended to Mexico City or Guadalajara, Mexico and then to their point of origin instead of to the closest port of entry into Mexico. This program is designed to save lives and break the cycle of smuggling into the United States through the Tucson, Arizona corridor.
Developed a set of policies and practices to ensure that when CBP does encounter an individual, package or conveyance that presents a potential national security risk the proper anti-terrorism procedures are followed. These procedures are designed to ensure that anti-terrorism responses involve appropriate coordination and information sharing among all relevant law enforcement and intelligence agencies, and required CBP to improve communication and coordination with other agencies such as the FBI and ICE.
Worked with national intelligence agencies to share data on suspicious activity and share information with CBP personnel on the front lines.
Expanded the use of expedited removal, already available at ports of entry, to areas between ports of entry patrolled by CBP Border Patrol Agents. This permits aliens apprehended after illegally entering the U.S. to be more efficiently and expeditiously removed from the United States.
Secure traveler programs
Implemented NEXUS, an alternative inspection system, which allows pre-screened, low-risk travelers to be processed in an expedited manner by CBP, via a dedicated commuter lane at several Canadian land borders.
Used the Secure Electronic Network for Travelers Rapid Inspection (SENTRI) at ports of entry along the U.S. -Mexico border. Dedicated commuter lanes and an automated system allow motorists at selected southern land border ports to enter the United States faster.
Improved selectivity, screening, and targeting
National Targeting Center was established on October 21, 2001before September 11, no national level targeting of people or goods crossing our borders existed. The NTC is the centralized coordination point for all of CBPs anti-terrorism efforts. Utilizing sophisticated targeting methodology it analyzes, screens, and targets for intensive anti-terrorism inspection all passengers and cargo before arrival in the United States.
Established the 24-hour rule, which requires that CBP receive detailed electronic information on all U.S.-bound sea cargo before the cargo is loaded at the foreign port, which provides for improved targeting capability.
CBP uses advance information from the Automated Targeting System (ATS), Automated Export System (AES), and the Trade Act of 2002 Advance Electronic Information Regulations to perform transactional risk assessments, evaluate potential national security risks, and identify cargo that may pose a threat.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and CBP personnel are working side by side at the NTC to protect the U.S. food supply by screening high-risk imported food shipments and implementing provisions of the Bioterrorism Act of 2002. CBP and FDA are able to react quickly to threats of bio-terrorist attacks on the U.S. food supply or to other food related emergencies.
The Aviation Transportation Security Act of 2001 (APIS) and the Enhanced Border Security and Visa Reform Act of 2002, mandated the electronic transmission of passenger and crew manifest for inbound and outbound commercial air and sea carriers to the APIS system.
The Student and Exchange Visitor System (SEVIS) was implemented in August 2003. It is an Internet/Intranet based system operated by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement that electronically captures, maintains, and monitors information relevant to each foreign student, exchange visitor, and their dependents. SEVIS provides CBP with a mechanism to facilitate the entry of bonafide students and exchange visitors and quickly identify possible status violators.
The Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) continues to make electronic risk management far more effective. The ACE Secure Data Portal provides a single, centralized on-line access point to connect CBP and the trade community. CBP’s modernization efforts enhance border security while optimizing the ever-increasing flow of legitimate trade.
Pushing Our Zone of Security Outward
Established the Container Security Initiative (CSI) ( Container Security Initiative (CSI) ) . CSI allows CBP to target, and with our foreign counterparts, screen containers, prior to the container being laded on ships destined for the United States. Teams of CBP officers have been assigned to 25 overseas ports to target and screen containers that pose a potential risk for terrorism destined for the United States. Nineteen countries have committed to participation in CSI. There are 37 ports within those nineteen countries that are in various stages of CSI implementation.
Instituted the Immigration Security Initiative (ISI) pilot program that places teams of CBP officers at key foreign hub airports working with foreign law enforcement and airline officials to inspect high-risk passengers prior to boarding U.S. bound aircraft. The first two foreign airports to participate in the program are Amsterdam, Holland and Warsaw, Poland. Private/public sector and international partnerships
Established Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) ( Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) ) to work with importers, carriers, brokers, and other industry sectors to emphasize a seamless security-conscious environment throughout the entire commercial process, from manufacture through transportation and importation to ultimate distribution. Begun in November, 2001, C-TPAT now has more than 7,000 members and is the largest public/private partnership in federal government in U.S. history. C-TPAT provides a forum for the business community and CBP to exchange anti-terrorism ideas, concepts and information to further secure the entire commercial process.
Established the Free and Secure Trade Program (FAST) ( FAST Application Information ) , an expedited processing program to speed the movement of secure truck shipments across our shared borders.
Expanded the Border Safety Initiative (BSI), whose primary objective is the reduction of injuries and prevention of deaths in the southwest border region and the creation of a safer border environment. BSI is a bi-lateral agreement with the Mexican government to inform potential migrants of the hazards of crossing the border illegally and to respond to those who are in a life-threatening situation.
Established Smart Border Action Plans, which are cooperative agreements with Canada and Mexico to protect our common borders as well as our shared economic prosperity. The plans provide for additional security personnel to protect our shared borders.
One Face at the Border
Successfully integrated four different organizations from three different departments of government into CBP with no interruption in operations.
Named a single port director for unified CBP operations at each of the more than 300 ports of entry.
Established a short, clear chain of command from the field to headquarters that encompassed the customs, immigration, and agriculture responsibilities of the new agency.
Issued new DHS badges to CBP officers, CBP agriculture specialists, and CBP Border Patrol agents. The new badge is the visible, unifying symbol of the entire CBP frontline workforce, and represents DHS and CBPs commitment to preserve and protect our nation.
Expanded coverage of the Customs Officer Pay Reform Act (COPRA) to bring fairness to inspector overtime pay. To address the inequities created by numerous overtime systems for frontline inspectors transferring to CBP, the agency proposed that based on its advantages, COPRA, which has been in effect since 1994, be used for all inspectors.
Converted over 18,000 Customs, Immigration, and Agriculture Inspectors to two new positions — Customs and Border Protection Officer (1895 Series) and Agriculture Inspector (0401 Series). This initiative fully integrates the inspectional functions of CBPs legacy inspectors, enhancing the agencys ability to perform its anti-terrorism and traditional missions.
Implemented shared HRM services to optimize service and efficiency to its customers. HRM has established a new shared services organization that fully integrates additional staff from legacy agencies. The new service provides the tri-bureaus of ICE, USCIS, and CBP with high-quality HR service as well as service to other DHS clients.
Established CareerFinder as the agencys online vacancy system. Careerfinder will be used to fill all tri-bureau vacancies (USCIS, CBP, ICE), excluding only entry-level positions that require testing.
Initiated an innovative Border Patrol relocation expense program. The new program reduces the average cost of voluntary moves for Border Patrol Agents from approximately $72,000 to $12,000 per move.
Training
Improved anti-terrorism training for all CBP personnel. CBP has implemented anti-terrorism training for all personnel with a special focus on training related to weapons of mass effect. This includes identifying and intercepting potential instruments of terrorism using non-intrusive inspection technology and radiation detection equipment.
Produced an agriculture fundamentals module for classes of new CBP Officers as their initiation to the agriculture component of their new training. A new agriculture procedures module will be delivered to all current CBP Officers at the nation’s ports of entry.
Keeping our borders and our future safe and secure CBP will continue its efforts to defend our borders against terrorists and their weapons through innovative use of detection technology, advanced information systems, risk-management, and collaborative ventures with the trade and foreign governments while maintaining a vigorous and welcoming tourism and commercial trade posture.
US Gem Importing – How to Import Gems to the US – Classifications
Import
Below are most of the initial HTS classification categories that precious stones and gems will fall into.
68042100.–Millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels and the like, nesoi, of agglomerated synthetic or natural diamond–01/01/199968042100.–Millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels and the like, nesoi, of agglomerated synthetic or natural diamond–01/01/199970181020.–Glass imitation precious or semiprecious stones (except beads)–01/01/199971021000.–Diamonds, unsorted, whether or not worked–01/01/198971021000.–Diamonds, unsorted, whether or not worked–01/01/198971022110.–Miners’ diamonds, unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted–01/01/198971022110.–Miners’ diamonds, unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted–01/01/198971022130.–Industrial diamonds (other than miners’ diamonds), simply sawn, cleaved or bruted–01/01/199971022130.–Industrial diamonds (other than miners’ diamonds), simply sawn, cleaved or bruted–01/01/199971022140.–Industrial diamonds (other than miners’ diamonds), unworked–01/01/198971022140.–Industrial diamonds (other than miners’ diamonds), unworked–01/01/198971022900.–Industrial diamonds, worked, but not mounted or set–01/01/198971022900.–Industrial diamonds, worked, but not mounted or set–01/01/198971023100.–Nonindustrial diamonds, unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted–01/01/198971023100.–Nonindustrial diamonds, unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted–01/01/198971023900.–Nonindustrial diamonds, worked, but not mounted or set–01/01/198971023900.–Nonindustrial diamonds, worked, but not mounted or set–01/01/198971031020.–Precious stones (o/than diamonds) & semiprecious stones, unworked–01/01/198971031020.–Precious stones (o/than diamonds) & semiprecious stones, unworked–01/01/198971031020.–Precious stones (o/than diamonds) & semiprecious stones, unworked–01/01/198971031040.–Precious stones (o/than diamonds) & semiprecious stones, simply sawn or roughly shaped–01/01/200471031040.–Precious stones (o/than diamonds) & semiprecious stones, simply sawn or roughly shaped–01/01/200471031040.–Precious stones (o/than diamonds) & semiprecious stones, simply sawn or roughly shaped–01/01/200471039100.–Rubies, sapphires and emeralds, worked, whether or not graded, but n/strung (ex. ungraded temporarily strung), mounted or set–01/01/198971039910.–Precious or semiprecious stones, nesoi, cut but not set and suitable for use in the manufacture of jewelry–01/01/199971039950.–Precious or semiprecious stones, nesoi, worked, whether or not graded, but n/strung (ex. ungraded temporarily strung), mtd. or set–01/01/200471042000.–Synthetic or reconstructed precious or semiprecious stones, unworked or simply sawn or roughly shaped–01/01/200471049010.–Synthetic or reconstructed precious or semiprecious stones, cut but not set & suitable for use in the manufacture of jewelry–01/01/199971049050.–Synth.or reconstruct. precious or semiprecious stones, wkd, whether or not graded, but n/strung (ex.ungraded temp. strung), mtd./set,nesoi–01/01/200471051000.–Diamond dust and powder–01/01/198971051000.–Diamond dust and powder–01/01/198971059000.–Natural or synthetic precious (except diamond) or semiprecious stone dust and powder–01/01/199971059000.–Natural or synthetic precious (except diamond) or semiprecious stone dust and powder–01/01/199971059000.–Natural or synthetic precious (except diamond) or semiprecious stone dust and powder–01/01/199971162005.–Jewelry articles of precious or semiprecious stones, valued not over $40 per piece–01/01/200471162015.–Jewelry articles of precious or semiprecious stones, valued over $40 per piece–01/01/200471162030.–Semiprecious stones (except rock crystal), graded and strung temporarily for convenience of transport–01/01/200471162035.–Semiprecious stone (except rock crystal) figurines–01/01/200471162040.–Semiprecious stone (except rock crystal) articles (other than jewelry and figurines)–01/01/200471162050.–Precious stone articles,nesoi–01/01/199998178201.–Certain mounted tool and drill bit blanks of polycrystalline diamond & mounted tool blanks of polycrystalline diamond (of certain headings)–01/01/199698178201.–Certain mounted tool and drill bit blanks of polycrystalline diamond & mounted tool blanks of polycrystalline diamond (of certain headings)–01/01/199699032710.–Ukraine goods: Diamonds, unsorted (provided for in subheading 7102.10.00)–01/23/200299032710.–Ukraine goods: Diamonds, unsorted (provided for in subheading 7102.10.00)–01/23/200299032711.–Ukraine goods: Diamonds, nonindustrial (provided for in subheading 7102.31.00 or 7102.39.00)–01/23/200299032711.–Ukraine goods: Diamonds, nonindustrial (provided for in subheading 7102.31.00 or 7102.39.00)–01/23/2002This entry was posted on Monday, November 12th, 2007 at 1:43 am and is filed under Import. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.Saturday, April 2, 2011
How to Import Textiles into the US
Textiles products have the benefit of inexpensive overseas production sources as well as a large US market demand and can be a highly profitable and popular import commodity. Due to the over-saturation of overseas textile manufacturers and the US socio-political agenda, however, the United States has developed a complicated system designed to regulate the importation of textiles. If you are looking to import textiles into the United States, this guide is for you. Webster’s Dictionary defines Textile as: Pertaining to weaving or to woven fabrics; as, textile arts; woven, capable of being woven; formed by weaving; as, textile fabrics.”
For import purposes, this definition extends to a wide variety of clothing, bedding, and fabric related products. Articles of nightwear, hosiery, sportswear, and apparel are all considered textile products.
Textiles and textile products are listed in their own section in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States found (as of 10/18/04) here:
The HTS is the source used by the United States Government and US Customs to determine duty rates.
The end use of the textile product.Once the initial category for your textile has been determined, it is the importer’s responsibilty to consult the USHTS to determine the specific classification and duty rate of their product.
First time importers are encouraged to contact a freight forwarder or licensed US Customs broker for assistance with filing import entries and arranging transportation. When dealing with a freight forwarder or broker, it is important to research your product and its import regulations. As the importer, you will ultimately be responsible for all facets of your import shipment.
62032210.–Men’s or boys’ judo, karate and other oriental martial arts uniforms, not knitted or crocheted, of cotton–01/01/2004
62032230.–Men’s or boys’ ensembles, not knitted or crocheted, of cotton, other than judo, karate and other oriental martial arts uniforms–01/01/2004
62042210.–Women’s or girls’ judo, karate and other oriental martial arts uniforms, not knitted or crocheted, of cotton–01/01/2004
62042230.–Women’s or girls’ ensembles, not knitted or crocheted, of cotton, other than judo, karate and other oriental martial arts uniforms–01/01/2004
61152010.–Women’s full-length or knee-length hosiery, measuring per single yarn less than 67 decitex containing 70% or more by wt of silk, knit/croc–01/01/2004
61152090.–Women’s full-length or knee-length hosiery, measuring per single yarn less than 67 decitex containing under 70% by wt of silk, knitted/croc–01/01/2004
61159100.–Hosiery nesoi, knitted or crocheted, of wool or fine animal hair–01/01/2004
61159914.–Hosiery nesoi, of artificial fibers, containing lace or net–01/01/2004
61159918.–Hosiery nesoi, knitted or crocheted, of artificial fibers, other than those containing lace or net–01/01/2004
61072920.–Men’s or boys’ nightshirts and pajamas, knitted or crocheted, of wool or fine animal hair–01/01/2004
61072950.–Men’s or boys’ nightshirts and pajamas, of textile materials (ex cotton, mmf or wool), containing 70% or more by wt of silk, knitted or croc–01/01/2004
61072990.–Men’s or boys’ nightshirts and pajamas, of textile materials (ex cotton, mmf or wool), containing under 70% by wt of silk, knitted or croc–01/01/2004
61083100.–Women’s or girls’ nightdresses and pajamas, knitted or crocheted, of cotton–01/01/2004
61083200.–Women’s or girls’ nightdresses and pajamas, knitted or crocheted, of man-made fibers–01/01/2004
39262090.–Articles of apparel & clothing accessories, of plastic, nesoi–01/01/2004
40159000.–Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, excluding gloves, of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber–01/01/2004
42031020.–Articles of apparel, of reptile leather–01/01/2004
42031040.–Articles of apparel, of leather or of composition leather, nesi–01/01/2004
43031000.–Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of furskins–01/01/2004
Updates and Changes to the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule
The US International Trade Commission updates the Harmonized Tariff Schedule on a yearly basis to reflect new legislation, trade practices, and adjusted tariff rates. In addition to yearly updates, interim updates are published throughout the year to reflect current international trade standards and practices.
Effective September 1, 2006 the following major changes have been made to the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule:
Presidential Proclamation 8039 (71 F.R. 43635) of July 27, 2006, To Implement The United States-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement, and for Other Purposes, effective August 1, 2006 Federal RegisterPresidential Proclamation 8033 (71 F.R. 38255) of June 30, 2006, To Modify Duty-Free Treatment Under the Generalized System of Preferences, effective July 1, 2006 Federal Register NoticePresidential Proclamation 8034 (71 F.R. 38509) of June 30, 2006, To Implement the Dominican Republic-Central American-United States Free Trade Agreement with Respect to Guatemala, effective July 1, 2006Determinations Under the African Growth and Opportunity Act-United States Trade Representative Notice to add the Republic of Chad to the List of Countries Eligible Under AGOA (71 FR 24762)Presidential Proclamation 7995 – To Extend Nondiscriminatory Treatment for Products of the Ukraine (71 FR 16969)Presidential Proclamation 7996 – To Implement the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement With Respect to Honduras and Nicaragua (71 FR 16971)Modifications to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to Implement the Dominican Republic – Central American – United States Free Trade Agreement with Respect to Honduras and Nicaragua (USITC Pub. 3845, March, 2006)Presidential Proclamation 7987 – To Implement the Dominican Republic – Central America – United States Free Trade Agreement (71 FR 10827)Modifications to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to Implement the Dominican Republic – Central American – United States Free Trade Agreement with Respect to El Salvador (USITC Pub. 3829, March 1, 2006)Importing Knock-off Purses
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 going to be very up front. I like to sell mirror image designer handbags like LOTS of other people do.I just do’t understand how they get shipments thru customs without getting caught. But this letter may explain some of it. Can anyone put imports in a FTZ warehouse? How does that work?
My response
If you’re trying to sell knock-off purses that infringe on someone else’s trademark, then your shipments are probably going to get seized by Customs. One of the duties of the CBP is to protect against counterfeit goods and an FTZ is not a way around that. An FTZ is more of a quarantined holding area for special case shipments. The goods are allowed into the special US warehouse where you can work with them to some degree, but the are not allowed into the commerce of the United States (aka sold in the US) until they pass through the Customs process.
I can’t tell you 100% where the bags you see people selling are coming from, but I imagine that they either slip by Customs, are smuggled in, or are different enough from the trademark holder that they are allowed in.
Friday, April 1, 2011
Trade Leads Resources
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View announcements from qualified international companies looking to source U.S. products and services and advertise government tender projects through our trade leads database. All of our trade leads are pre-screened by our U.S. embassy or consulate staff overseas and are provided as a free service for U.S. exporters.
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