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Customs and Compliance
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What is an Importer of Record (IOR)?
The Importer of Record or IOR is the person or organization that holds responsibility for all of the paperwork and other formal entry requirements for importing goods to the USA. These responsibilities include providing the appropriate entry documents for clearance through Customs Border Protection (CBP) at US ports, the payment of any duties, levies or...
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What is a CPC?
A CPC or Children’s Product Certificate is a document that must accompany products imported into the USA that are made for or intended for use by children. Having a certificate for any imported children’s products is a legal requirement, and if the CPC is missing or inaccurate your shipment may be turned away at its...
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How to calculate the duty fee for a shipment
To calculate the amount of duty that your shipment will incur, you first need to know the rate of duty that applies to the goods within it. The rate of duty for goods depends on the type of products you are importing. The duty fee for different types of goods will depend on the HTS...
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What is the difference between a single-entry bond and a continuous bond?
Customs bonds are required for customs clearance when importing commercial goods to the USA. They guarantee that the importer will pay the relevant import duties, taxes, and any other charges that a shipment incurs – and having one is a requirement for customs clearance. Customs bonds come in two different forms – single-entry bonds and...
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What is a customs bond?
A customs bond or customs surety bond is a declaration of guarantee made by an importer. It serves as insurance that the bond’s holder will pay the appropriate taxes and import duties for their shipment. This protects the United States Treasury if the importer later fails to pay any of the taxes, duties, fines, or...
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