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U.S. Customs - Power of Attorney and Verification Update - 2022

Written by Diana Le
Updated over a week ago

Importing classic cars

How to keep your antique vehicle out of the compactor

Written by Chris Reynolds
Updated over a week ago

Using INLT's Tracing Report for cross-border shipments

What if a bill of lading is not available for cross-border shipments?

Written by Diana Le
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The Lacey Act

Everything you need to know about importing wood products and the Lacey Act

Written by Chris Reynolds
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Importing plywood

Are there any special permits or treatment needed to import plywood?

Written by Chris Reynolds
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Removable seat cushions

Are seats with removable cushions considered upholstered for classification purposes?

Written by Chris Reynolds
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Importers of FDA regulated products need a D-U-N-S Number

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recognizes importers by their DUNS number, here's how to get one

Written by Chris Reynolds
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Block 24 of the CBP Form 7501

Block 24 is labeled "Reference Number" so why can't I enter a reference number?

Written by Chris Reynolds
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What is a CBP Form 5106?

An quick explanation of the CBP Form 5106 or Importer ID Input Record

Written by Chris Reynolds
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FDA Prior Notice requirements

What is Prior Notice and when does it need to be filed?

Written by Lorena David
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Reporting suspected violations and illicit trade activity

What to do if you think your competition is violating CBP rules and regulations

Written by Chris Reynolds
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What are Partner Government Agencies?

U.S. Customs and Border Protection isn't the only game in town, here's what you can expect from other agencies at the border

Written by Chris Reynolds
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Applying for an ACE Portal account

The ACE Portal offers importers access to a wealth of import data, here's how to create an account

Written by Chris Reynolds
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The liquidation process

Liquidation is the often considered the final step in the lifecyle of an entry

Written by Chris Reynolds
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How an entry gets cancelled

If you need your entry cancelled, here are some guidelines and expectations to make the process a little smoother

Written by Chris Reynolds
Updated over a week ago

Determining country of origin

Substantial transformation, tariff shift rules, and how careful attention to country of origin can save you money

Written by Chris Reynolds
Updated over a week ago

What happened to the CBP Form 3461?

Formerly one of the most important documents in the entry process, this form is now obsolete

Written by Chris Reynolds
Updated over a week ago

Running your Periodic Monthly Statement report in ACE

Step-by-step instructions on how to run your PMS report each month

Written by Chris Reynolds
Updated over a week ago

Commercial invoice requirements

You might be surprised to hear what is required on the commercial invoice for goods imported into the United States

Written by Chris Reynolds
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Breaking down the Periodic Monthly Statement (PMS)

Duties and fees can be paid on a monthly statement, here's how it works

Written by Chris Reynolds
Updated over a week ago

Paying a liquidated damages notice

You received a liquidated damages notice from U.S. Customs, now what?

Written by Chris Reynolds
Updated over a week ago

How to pay your duties directly to Customs and Border Protection

Written by Chris Reynolds
Updated over a week ago

What is an entry?

How many importers, shippers, and bills of lading can be on one entry.

Written by Chris Reynolds
Updated over a week ago

Who is the importer of record?

The importer of record is responsible for ensuring goods are imported in accordance with U.S. Customs regulations

Written by Chris Reynolds
Updated over a week ago