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Before diving into imports, here are a few suggestions for the exporter (Vendor) in order to expedite the clearance of your merchandise:

  1. Place all required information on your customs invoice – This includes a detailed item description, number of units/pieces (including units of measure), value, country of manufacture, HTS classification code
  2. Be sure the information on the commercial invoice is legible, clear, and keep the data within each column
  3. An accompanying packing list is recommended
  4. Place marks and numbers on each package with corresponding marks and numbers on your invoice. This will help customs officials identify particular items in your shipment if needed
  5. Be sure that the product and documents are compliant with any partner government agency requests
  6. Work with CBP to develop packing standards for the imported product
  7. Be sure security procedures are in place. Do not give smugglers the opportunity to introduce unknown items into your shipment


Clearit USA’s Guide to importing
As your merchandise reaches the United states, it is up to you, the consignee, or your appointed customs broker, to file an entry with the port director at the port of entry. A Customs entry is not final until the shipment has arrived at the port of entry, has been authorized by the CBP and any duties / fees have been paid in full. If an examination is required prior to release, it is the responsibility of the importer of record or their appointed customs broker to arrange it.

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