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First, the customs service does not notify the importer of the arrival of the shipment. The carrier of the goods usually provides notification of arrival. Arrangements should be made to ensure that the importer or their agent is informed immediately of arrival so that the entry can be filed and delays in obtaining goods avoided. Other factors include:Customs defines "entry" not merely as the arrival of goods at a port, but as the process of presenting documentation for clearing goods through customs. When your goods arrive at a point of entry the company will notify the recipient of the goods (as indicated on the documents).
An individual might make his/her own customs clearance of goods imported for personal use or business. All merchandise coming into the United States must clear customs and is subject to a customs duty unless specifically exempted by law. Clearance involves a number of steps: entry, inspection, appraisement, classification and liquidation.
Again, using the USA as an example, shipments valued under $2,000 USD can be cleared with an informal entry form
For shipments over $2,000, you have to complete an Immediate Delivery Entry Form (IDEF) and pay duty. It is advisable to leave the completion of these forms to a customs broker who is familiar with the sometimes specialized sections of the form
After filing the IDEF, the broker has ten days to file an entry summary with the commercial invoice and other documents and a check for the duty. Customs then has 30 days to accept or reject it. Nowadays, many goods are pre-cleared, which means they are released from customs as soon as they arrive.
The importer must declare the dutiable value of merchandise.
The importer must determine the classification number of the merchandise being imported. Consult the The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS)
Informal versus formal entries (US)
Informal entries cover personal shipments, commercial shipments and mail shipments that are being entered for consumption. In most cases informal entry can be used if the merchandise is valued at $2,000 or less.
Shipments valued over $2,000 will require a formal entry. The difference between an informal entry and a formal entry is the bond requirement and the liquidation process. Liquidation is the final computation of duties or drawback accruing to an entry and is the final step in the entry process. The documents need for a formal entry include the following:
2. A commercial invoice obtained from the seller, which shows the value and description of the merchandise.
3. Packing lists, if appropriate, and other documents necessary to determine whether the merchandise might be admitted.
The information you've provide is good.
However, I would say that if an importer is not clear on how to clear their on customs. Then perhaps they shouldn't be in this line of business. Each country have their own standards, rules and regulation which are everchanging. On top of this specific product are subjected to different criterias. For example certain electronic product may require CE, E-Mark or RoHS but for some it is not required.
Remember everyone here conducting business in one way or another. If you want achieve success with anything, whether it be business, relationship or life in general, then you owe it to yourself to understand and be knowledgeable in what you do.
we have a indonesia customer,he imported our products,but the customs ask him lots of money for tax.I don't why ? we produce education equipment and economical computer. Do these products have a high tax in Indonesia if they import these products?
Quoting from [Remus]:People Ask and learn . Not knowing is no reason to stop doing something.
The information you've provide is good.However, I would say that if an importer is not clear on how to clear their on customs. Then perhaps they shouldn't be in this line of business. Each country have their own standards, rules and regulation which are everchanging. On top of this specific product are subjected to different criterias. For example certain electronic product may require CE, E-Mark or RoHS but for some it is not required.
Remember everyone here conducting business in one way or another. If you want achieve success with anything, whether it be business, relationship or life in general, then you owe it to yourself to understand and be knowledgeable in what you do.
Quoting from [S importer]:Quoting from [Remus]:People Ask and learn . Not knowing is no reason to stop doing something.
The information you've provide is good.However, I would say that if an importer is not clear on how to clear their on customs. Then perhaps they shouldn't be in this line of business. Each country have their own standards, rules and regulation which are everchanging. On top of this specific product are subjected to different criterias. For example certain electronic product may require CE, E-Mark or RoHS but for some it is not required.
Remember everyone here conducting business in one way or another. If you want achieve success with anything, whether it be business, relationship or life in general, then you owe it to yourself to understand and be knowledgeable in what you do.
i agree,
if someone importing China with food and beverages would post his direct experience it would be great.
this is a place for learning and sharing of information and those that do not agree are not helping the forum at all .
Sue