Publisher's Synopsis
If you are new to importing goods into the U.S. there are many requirements, restrictions, and regulations involved. From quota restrictions, Other Government Departments' (OGD) permits or inspections to Customs forms. Some information, such as an item being eligible for reduced rates of duty or eligible for one of the many Free Trade Agreements (FTA), or products that are not permitted to enter the commerce of the U.S. because they are manufactured from a facility located in an embargoed country, can only be determined if you know the products Harmonized Tariff Schedule Classification. Written by a 32-year veteran international freight forwarder and licensed Customs Broker, our guide gives you the valuable information you need to know when dealing with overseas suppliers and takes the arrangement of your shipment from the Supplier's Door to your final destination.
Every step in the importing process is explained in laymen's terms and the steps are arranged in the order in which you should proceed to avoid costly delays or fines.
