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An individual may 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.
The U.S. Customs Service does not require an importer to have a license or permit. Other agencies may require a permit, license, or other certification, depending on what is being imported. Customs entry forms do ask for your importer number. This is either your IRS business registration number, or if your business is not registered with the IRS or you do not have a business, your social security number.
The importer must declare the dutiable value of merchandise. The final appraisement is fixed by Customs. Several appraisement methods are used to arrive at this value. The transaction value serves as the primary basis of appraisement. Transaction value is the price actually paid or payable by the buyer to the seller for the goods imported. Other factors may also add to the dutiable value of merchandise, such as packing costs, selling commissions, royalty or licensing fees, etc. When the transaction value cannot be determined, then the value of the imported goods being appraised is the transaction value of identical merchandise. If merchandise identical to the imported goods cannot be found or an acceptable transaction value for such merchandise does not exist, then the value is the transaction value of similar merchandise. Similar merchandise means merchandise that is produced in the same country and by the same person as the merchandise being appraised. It must be commercially interchangeable with the merchandise being appraised. The identical or similar merchandise must have been exported to the United States at or about the same time the merchandise being appraised is exported to the United States.
The importer must determine the classification number of the merchandise being imported. The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), issued by the United States International Trade Commission, prescribes the classification of merchandise by type of product; e.g., animal and vegetable products, textile fibers and textile products.
The importer must pay estimated duties and processing fees if applicable. Customs makes the final determination of the correct rate of duty. The duty rate of an item is tied to its classification number. The HTSUS provides several rates of duty for each item: general rates for countries with which we maintain normal trade relations (NTR); special rates for special programs (free, or lower than the rates currently accorded NTR countries); and column 2 rates for imports not eligible for either general or special rates. Customs duties are generally assessed at ad valorem rates, a percentage of which is applied to the dutiable value of the imported goods. Some articles, however, are dutiable at a specific rate (so much per piece, liter, kilo, etc); others at a compound rate of duty (i.e., combination of both ad valorem and specific rates).
If formal entry is required - the importer may have to post a surety bond.
It is the importers responsibility to ensure that his or her goods being imported meet admissibility requirements - such as proper marking, safety standards, etc. - and that the proper permits, if required, have been obtained in advance of the goods arriving in the United States.
Because we do all the work for you.
Cleared and Delivered was created with the novice importer in mind. We are experts in the import shipping process who make importing easier for everyone through our easy to use technology and great customer service. We make sure you have all the tools and resources to export your goods, and then take over when the freight has reached it’s destination. We let you focus on marketing and selling your items, and we take care of the rest.
Its just easy
If you have a shipment ready to go with all the proper info and documentation, just hit “clear my freight” and you are well on your way to being “Cleared and Delivered”. Its so easy you Our customer service is superior
Cleared and Delivered is on call to answer any questions you have regarding importing. We are serious about our business and give people all the information they need to get their goods cleared and delivered. From personal phone consultations to prompt responses to form submissions, we work to make your importing experience easier.
We are a licensed customs broker and freight forwarder
Customs brokers are licensed to act as agents for commercial companies importing goods to the USA. Customs brokers provide release instructions to US Customs as well as other government departments to permit the flow of imported goods. Customs brokers classify the goods according to the current US Tariff to apply duties and taxes owing to US Customs. With the constantly changing rules and regulations, employing a customs broker makes good business sense. And we can also deliver your freight!
We are easy to find on the internet
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We provide you with all the tools you need
From our “forms” section with important documents, to our novice center with links to importing information. We are busy compiling all the tools and resources shippers and importers need. If we dont have something, call us and we will add it.
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Q: I have never imported before, is it difficult?
Yes and No, importing is difficult if you don’t use a professional customs broker. Cleared and Delivered makes imports simple by streamlining the process into a few easy steps and doing all the work for you. Thus, people who use Cleared and Delivered find importing easy and affordable.
Q: Do I need to have a license to import products?
No, but you do need to use a licensed Customs broker. Cleared and Delivered is a licensed customs broker and freight forwarder who can easily clear your freight and deliver it to its ultimate destination.
Q: Where does Cleared and Delivered operate?
Cleared and delivered is licensed to clear goods anywhere within the continental United States. We are hooked up to the US Customs EDI program which enables remote customs entry to any port. We are able to handle all imports coming into the USA and deliver them to their final destination.
Q: What is a customs broker and what do they do?
Customs brokers are licensed to act as agents for commercial companies importing goods to the USA. Customs brokers provide release instructions to US Customs as well as other government departments to permit the flow of imported goods. Customs brokers classify the goods according to the current US Tariff to apply duties and taxes owing to US Customs. With the constantly changing rules and regulations, employing a customs broker makes good business sense.
Q: Is Cleared and Delivered able to deliver my goods?
Yes, we are a fully licensed freight forwarder that can pick up and deliver your goods on your behalf.
Q: Should I call or fill out a form?
You should click “Clear My Freight” if you have a shipment and all the info ready to go and it will need Clearance upon arrival. Please call if you are in the process of importing but confused about what to do.
Q: When should I NOT call?
Cleared and Delivered provides its toll free number for the convenience of customers who fully intend to use our service. If you are simply looking to learn about imports or the business in general, there are many resources available on the Novice Section of our site as well as on the rest of the web. Our phone service is very personalized, if you call, please be serious about importing.
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