Here's a new HTS lookup service for anyone who's ever had problems finding HTS tariff codes for their import or export shipments.Basically, you can use it to look up tariff rates for any item with a keyword search, or by

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published the interim final rule entitled "Encryption Simplification" on October 3, 2008 (73 FR 57495). This rule finalizes that rule, corrects errors published in the October 3, 2008 interim final rule, and resolves

When does the ISF have to be filed?Not later than 24 hours prior to loading of the shipment to the vessel at the foreign port of lading.Does the effective date of Jan. 26th mean that any shipment which is departing

QuestionDo I have to pay import duty on items that have been exported from the United States that are being returned?AnswerIf you have an item that was previously resident in the United States, but for some reason was exported and

If you're one of the small minority of businesses that exports military and ITAR controlled products overseas, you're not going to find much to help you on our site - sorry.You can download the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)

Import tax or import tariffs (also known as import duties) in the United States generally refer to the taxes and fees charged by US Customs when importers bring goods into the country. They are assessed by government employees with US

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

A foreign trade zone is a warehouse on US soil that acts like limbo for imported goods. If you have something that can't come into the country, is just stopping off before being shipped to another country, or needs to

Washington, D.C. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) targeted approximately 40 shipments at the Buffalo Port of Entry during January 2006. CBP Import Specialists and CBP officers participated in a two-week blitz targeting textile and wearing apparel merchandise coming into

Considering the following: You have an approved MLA with a foreign company to manufacture certain components of a system. Upon receipt and testing of the initial batch of these components, you find that several of them are defective and need

Quota book transmittals provide up to date information on restricted products, and those recently added to the quota system. Below is a list of quota transmittals issued by US Customs. Quota Notices ABI Programming for Morocco FTA Wed, 04 Jan

Washington, D.C. The number of companies certified to file electronic manifests (e-Manifests) with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) via Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) tripled this week, from 41 to 126 companies. There are currently 113 truck carriers and 15

Because CBP officers are stationed at all ports of arrival in the United States, including Puerto Rico, they are called upon to enforce laws and regulations of other government agencies. A license or permit from the responsible agency may be