How To Clear Customs Clearance In The US?

　 First, Import declaration procedures Sketch

The term "customs formalities" usually refers to customs clearance procedures for importing goods. In the United States Customs Act, "import" means unloading the ship after loading the imported goods to the port of entry. Customs documents are usually filed by Customs at the place where goods are released. The importer must obtain an identity number of importers for official customs formalities. This identification number must be marked on the relevant import declaration document. In accordance with the customs regulations of the United States, importers are requested to apply for an importer's identification number on customs form 5106 at the same time as their first official import declaration procedure. Importers should submit these documents to the Customs for preliminary examination before the goods are delivered to the customs, where the importer is required to submit an immediate import declaration form instead of an import declaration and immediate release declaration. Under such a procedure, importers are required to pay the expected tax after arrival of the goods and submit the import declaration documents formally and immediately.

　 Two. Documents and requirements for import declaration

1, customs form 3461 (application for immediate delivery and special permission). The form was originally used for the immediate delivery procedure stipulated in the nineteenth volume of the Federal Code of the United States. Under certain conditions, the customs also accepts customs form 7533 (imported goods list) as a declaration document.

2, commercial invoice. If the goods must be declared and the import is not yet available, commercial invoice will be issued.

3. Packing list (packing list). A packing list is attached to the commercial invoice so that the US Customs authorities can conduct a detailed examination of the loaded goods.

4. Any other document that may require import qualification for a particular commodity.

5, for customs declaration authorization certificate. Usually, the importer or his customs broker has the right to go through customs formalities after submitting the authorization of the owner of the ownership of the goods. The customs declaration formalities can also be made by the consignee specified in the bill of lading or the bill of lading formally signed by the consignee. If the bill of lading is together with the order, it will be tenant from the special person of the bill of lading formally endorsed by the consignor. A document issued by a carrier to certify the import declaration procedure is the usual way for obtaining the official import declaration right. In addition, the day when the import declaration documents are submitted for import declaration, the importer should pay the tax payable at the daily rate. This is extremely important when the tax rate is likely to change. {page_break}

　 Three. Commercial invoice and special customs invoice.

1, business development. According to the relevant regulations, the commercial invoice must conform to the commercial practice of the same commodity in the United States, and must include the following contents: the name and address of the A seller. B the place of shipment, consignee and consignor. C import of goods in the United States for the purpose of port or airport. D the time and place for confirming the order of the imported goods, the name of the buyer or the name and address of the purchaser. E, shipping marks, numbers, quantities and types. F detailed name, quality, size and specifications, and trademarks. G the quantity of goods according to the place of shipment or the weight of the country of shipment, or the quantity of the United States weights and measures. H, use the selling currency to list the total price and the total invoice price of the unit price and the quantity of the goods. I all costs borne by the goods. All kinds of FOB charges are included in the invoice price, and no corresponding amount should be listed one by one. J, export rebates, tax rebates or other concessions must be listed separately when goods are exported. K is not included in the invoice price but takes part in the production process. The cost of such items as dyes, moulds, models, engineering parts and financial aid. L the appropriate goods that may be required in the customs regulations shall be assessed for any other facts that need to be classified. All commercial invoices need English invoice (4 copies). Each invoice includes a shipment of goods consigned to a consignor by a ship or other vehicle. Explain as detailed as possible. Typewriter fonts should be used when invoicing. In order for the goods to pass smoothly in the United States, the invoice should be attached to the shipping documents or to the American consignee when the goods are shipped.

2. Special customs invoice.

The following items need special customs invoices in English:

A shoes. Request "temporary footwear trade invoice" produced by International Footwear Association.

B steel products. Declaration form 5520 "special steel invoice"

　 Four. Inspection and release of imported goods

1, cargo inspection release. The customs will generally inspect the representative import commodities to determine whether the A import goods belong to the goods with or without other special items, and check whether they meet the requirements. Is there any prohibited item in the shipment of B? C are these goods correctly and clearly documented in the invoice? D does the goods have more than or less than the quantity listed on the invoice? E the taxable situation of goods. As part of the inspection, the customs also need to weigh the weight and size of some kinds of goods.

2. Immediate release of import requirements

Within 10 working days after the release of the goods, the importer must submit an import declaration document to the customs immediately. The immediate release declaration is required to be submitted as follows: A has returned the import declaration document of the importer (with customs inspection record on the invoice) B. Customs form 75011 (for import of consumer goods) C customs form 5010 (import interview) D customs form 5515 (special customs invoice) E levy, other documents required for statistical reports.

　 Five. US Customs Unloading and transportation of ports Regulations

A declaration of a carrier's entry into the United States does not have the power to dispose of goods or passengers. If the customs does not issue a permit or special permit, the goods or passengers will not be able to land (customs document 3171). In addition, in most cases, the transport of goods or goods within a port should be undertaken by customs or fleet.