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		<title>Importer Security Filing (ISF), aka &#8220;10+2&#8243;</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 18:49:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 from the origin port on or after Jan. 26th is required to have [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Import Duty on Returned Items</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 02:13:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Question Do I have to pay import duty on items that have been exported from the United States that are being returned? Answer If you have an item that was previously resident in the United States, but for some reason was exported and is now being returned, be sure to inform US Customs about its [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What are Import Taxes?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 20:53:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 Customs at the port of entry, and are paid by the importer of record. All [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What is a Foreign Trade Zone?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Nov 2007 18:06:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A foreign trade zone is a warehouse on US soil that acts like limbo for imported goods. If you have something that can&#8217;t come into the country, is just stopping off before being shipped to another country, or needs to operate outside of standard Customs procedures, a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) might be the way [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Importing Process</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2007 21:34:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Paying Duty: The importer is ultimately responsible for paying any duty owed on an import. Determining duty can be very complicated, and while shipping services will often give an estimate for what the duty rate on an item might be, only Customs can make a final determination about what is owed. You should not be [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sample Import Requirements</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2007 21:07:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Question I am interested in importing single samples of furniture from Bulgaria as showroom pieces. Each piece is valued at 90-150 Euros and I would like to find out the approximate import tax. The pieces are not for resale. Answer Importing samples into the United States allows companies to receive example goods from overseas and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Importing Software from India to the US</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2007 21:05:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Question A US company wants to outsource software development to India. Will the US company have to pay import duties on the software? If so, what is the tax or range? Answer Electronic transmission and data exchange have evolved at an alarming rate in the last ten years. Mulit-million dollar projects are outsourced and completed [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Do I need a license to import fashion jewelry and fashion accessories?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2007 21:04:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Question My friend and I would like to purchase fashion jewelry and fashion accessories, such as: belts, earrings, bracelets, necklaces, watches, etc. from countries outside of the U.S. and then sell them on e-bay or our own website. We have a sellers permit in California. Do we need any other kind of license and/or permit [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Import &#8211; Internet Purchases, Electronic Transmissions</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2007 20:46:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Information and materials downloaded from the Internet are not subject to duty. This applies to any goods or merchandise that are electronically transmitted to the purchaser, such as CDs, books, or posters. However, the unauthorized downloading of copyrighted items could subject you to prosecution. Downloading child pornography is also a crime. U.S. Customs Service has [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Wood Imports into the United States</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2007 06:21:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Question I am considering importing items from New Zealand, made from ancient kauri wood, items ranging from jewelry pieces to coffee tables, for re-sale. What are the import/duty requirements of such an operation? Answer Country of Origin New Zealand maintains normal trade relations with the US, so there are no specific trade restrictions that would [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What should I consider before importing something?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2007 06:20:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Requirements for importing specific commodities depend on a wide variety of things. Some information, such as whether an item is subject to quota restrictions, eligible for reduced rates of duty, or restricted from entry because they originate in an embargoed country, can be determined only if you know the item&#8217;s Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification number. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Start an Import Business in Jewelry and Clothing from India</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2007 06:18:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Question I am trying to start a business in jewelry and clothes from India. I do not know how and where to start from. I want to make sure I have all the necessary licenses or documents that I may need in order to do this&#8230;.please advice. Where do I start from? Which licenses do [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What is the duty rate on rechargeable revitalizing skin care product using LED&#8217;s?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2007 06:16:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Question I plan to import on a commercial basis late this year a newly developed consumer product that uses Light Emitting Diodes and gentle vibration to revitalize facial skin. This is a consumer product similar to hair dryers and the Sonicare toothbrush that draws less than 500 W and is rechargeable with an electric charger. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Do I Need an Import License?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2007 06:16:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[For general merchandise (those items not specifically regulated by another agency), importers may file Customs entries for their own account without applying for an import license and without the use of a Customs Broker. This is often the case when receiving a package via the US Mail from overseas, or travelers returning from business abroad. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Do I need a license to import something?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2007 06:15:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[You do not need a license to act as an importer. However, some items require a license or permit from various government agencies in order to be imported. For more complete information, please see our publication &#8220;Importing Into the U.S.&#8221; The chapter on &#8220;Special Requirements&#8221; provides very complete information. (Some common items that may require [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Import Textiles into the US</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2007 01:04:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Textiles products have the benefit of inexpensive overseas production sources as well as a large US market demand and can be a highly profitable and popular import commodity. Due to the over-saturation of overseas textile manufacturers and the US socio-political agenda, however, the United States has developed a complicated system designed to regulate the importation [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Import &#8211; Internet Purchases, Quota</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2007 01:04:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many kinds of goods imported for commercial use may be subject to a quota limit. It is the classification number of the article as identified in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States and the country of origin that determine whether or not an item is subject to quota requirements. In some cases, the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Import a Car to the US</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2007 01:03:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The following provides information concerning the importation of a passenger car, truck, trailer, motorcycle, moped, bus, or MPV built to comply with the standards of a country other than the U.S. or Canada.� Importers of motor vehicles must file form HS-7 (available at ports of entry) at the time a vehicle is imported to declare [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Harmonized Tariff Schedule: How to Read the Tariffs</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2007 01:02:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Save on import brokerage fees by downloading the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and determining your product&#8217;s classification before you import. The Harmonized Tariff Schedule is broken into two major parts: notes and classification. The notes portion of the HTS comprises approximately one fourth to one fifth of the Tariff Schedule. It contains rules of classification, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>General Rules of Interpretation: How to Interpret the Tariff</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2007 01:01:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Save on import brokerage fees by downloading the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and determining your product&#8217;s classification before you import. General Rules of Interpretation The General Rules of Interpretation (GRI&#8217;s) outline the method used to determine a product&#8217;s classification. They also address special scenarios wherein a final classification may be difficult to determine. The General [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How Much Does it Cost to Import?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2007 00:59:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Importers are expected to pay an import tax on virtually every item they import, but few know how much they owe until their shipments arrive in the US. Many importers are overcharged by US Customs at the border because they did not purchase a copy of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and properly classify their [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What is OGA?</title>
		<link>http://www.itintl.com/what-is-oga.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 08:02:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Question What is OGA? Answer The term OGA refers to Other Government Agency. Part of the mission of US Customs is to regulate and apply duty to incoming shipments which will enter the commerce of the United States. All imports are subject to the import requirements of US Customs, but some products face additional regulations [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What is a Line Release?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 08:01:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Question What is a Line Release? Answer The answer to this question lies in 19CFR142.41, subpart D which states: Sec. 142.41 Line Release. Line Release is an automated system designed to release and tract repetitive shipments. It is a method of entry or immediate delivery extended to importers of merchandise which Customs deems to be [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What is Transshipment?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 08:01:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Transshipment is the act of shipping goods to an intermediate destination prior to reaching their ultimate end-use. Transshipment is a common practice with logistic benefits, but can be used to illegitimately to disguise country of origin or intent of the goods. Transshipment is commonly used by smugglers and terrorists seeking to disguise the point of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fines, Penalties, and Forfeitures</title>
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		<comments>http://www.itintl.com/fines-penalties-and-forfeitures.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 07:59:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Question What&#8217;s the maximum amount of money Customs can fine a person for negligence in importing (if the circumstances were not disclosed beforehand to Customs)? Answer According to 19 CFR 162.73(a)(3)(ii), an importer can be penalized 20% of the dutiable value of the goods. Question Are fines with Customs set in stone? Do they have [...]]]></description>
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		<title>US Gem Importing &#8211; How to Import Gems to the US &#8211; Classifications</title>
		<link>http://www.itintl.com/us-gem-importing-how-to-import-gems-to-the-us-classifications.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 07:43:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Below are most of the initial HTS classification categories that precious stones and gems will fall into. 68042100.&#8211;Millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels and the like, nesoi, of agglomerated synthetic or natural diamond&#8211;01/01/1999 68042100.&#8211;Millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels and the like, nesoi, of agglomerated synthetic or natural diamond&#8211;01/01/1999 70181020.&#8211;Glass imitation precious or semiprecious stones (except beads)&#8211;01/01/1999 71021000.&#8211;Diamonds, unsorted, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>US Gem Importing &#8211; How to Import Diamonds and Gems to the US</title>
		<link>http://www.itintl.com/us-gem-importing-how-to-import-diamonds-and-gems-to-the-us.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.itintl.com/us-gem-importing-how-to-import-diamonds-and-gems-to-the-us.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 07:42:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Diamonds, gems, and gemstones are a highly sought after commodity available from a variety of regions around the world. Due to the number of locations where stones are available, the high value of gemstones and their limited availability, they are often subject to very high US duty rates and stringent import regulations. If you are [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Import &#8211; Internet Purchases, Restricted Merchandise</title>
		<link>http://www.itintl.com/how-to-import-internet-purchases-restricted-merchandise.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.itintl.com/how-to-import-internet-purchases-restricted-merchandise.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 07:42:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many items cannot be imported into the United States unless the importer has the proper permit or license from the appropriate regulatory authority. Some of the most common restricted items include food, plant and dairy products; alcohol and tobacco products; birds, fish or animals and products thereof, goods from embargoed countries, firearms and ammunition, cultural [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Import &#8211; Internet Purchases, Prohibited Merchandise</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 07:42:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Purchasers should also be aware that some products might be considered contraband and cannot be brought into the United States under any circumstances. This includes the obvious, such as narcotics and child pornography, as well as less obvious items such as tainted food products, and other items, a list of which can be found in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Import &#8211; Internet Purchases, Personal vs. Commercial Use</title>
		<link>http://www.itintl.com/how-to-import-internet-purchases-personal-vs-commercial-use.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.itintl.com/how-to-import-internet-purchases-personal-vs-commercial-use.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 07:41:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many import regulations only apply to goods imported for commercial &#8211; business or resale &#8211; purposes. For instance, most goods imported for personal use are not subject to quota. The one exception to this is made-to-measure suits from Hong Kong, which are subject to quota restrictions regardless of the use they are imported for. On [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Import &#8211; Internet Purchases, Informal Entries</title>
		<link>http://www.itintl.com/how-to-import-internet-purchases-informal-entries.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.itintl.com/how-to-import-internet-purchases-informal-entries.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 07:41:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If the value of your purchase(s) is less than $2000 and your goods are being shipped by mail or freight, they may, in most cases, be imported as an informal entry. However, there are exceptions to this. For instance, if the importation is determined to be for commercial purposes, the value limit for filing an [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Import &#8211; Internet Purchases, Heads-Up</title>
		<link>http://www.itintl.com/how-to-import-internet-purchases-heads-up.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.itintl.com/how-to-import-internet-purchases-heads-up.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 07:41:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Customs does not inform importers of the arrival of cargo or freight. When cargo or freight arrives at a U.S. port of entry, it is the responsibility of the shipper or a designated agent to inform the importer of its arrival. However, proper notification does not always happen, particularly, if the shipper has incomplete contact [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Import &#8211; Internet Purchases, Postal Service, Couriers and Freight</title>
		<link>http://www.itintl.com/how-to-import-internet-purchases-postal-service-couriers-and-freight.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.itintl.com/how-to-import-internet-purchases-postal-service-couriers-and-freight.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 07:41:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are three ways goods can be sent to you from abroad. In order to avoid costly problems, you and the seller of your goods should agree on which will be used the international postal service, a courier service, or freight carriers. International Postal Service: Merchandise shipped through the international postal service is forwarded upon [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Import &#8211; Internet Purchases, Formal Entries</title>
		<link>http://www.itintl.com/how-to-import-internet-purchases-formal-entries.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.itintl.com/how-to-import-internet-purchases-formal-entries.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 07:40:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If your goods are valued at more than $2000, or for commercial textile shipments (clothes/materials) regardless of value, you will be required to file a formal entry, which can require extensive paperwork and the filing of a Customs bond. As mentioned above and for various reasons, Customs may require a formal entry for any importation. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Import &#8211; Internet Purchases, For Commercial Purposes</title>
		<link>http://www.itintl.com/how-to-import-internet-purchases-for-commercial-purposes.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.itintl.com/how-to-import-internet-purchases-for-commercial-purposes.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 07:40:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Goods imported for commercial purposes must comply with a variety of special requirements, such as marking of country of origin, which vary depending upon the particular commodity. Please see our publication, &#8220;Importing Into the United States,&#8221; for more detailed information. Be particularly aware that an invoice should always accompany commercial shipments.]]></description>
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		<title>How to Import &#8211; Internet Purchases, Exporting</title>
		<link>http://www.itintl.com/how-to-import-internet-purchases-exporting.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.itintl.com/how-to-import-internet-purchases-exporting.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 07:40:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are sending goods to someone outside the United States, you should be aware that most countries have similar regulations governing the importation of goods into their territory. If you are selling goods on a &#8220;Payment on Delivery&#8221; basis, you might want to contact the Customs authority of the country where the goods are [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Import &#8211; Internet Purchases, Customs Declarations</title>
		<link>http://www.itintl.com/how-to-import-internet-purchases-customs-declarations.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 07:40:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[All paperwork for sending packages internationally has a section for providing Customs information. A Customs Declaration is a form obtainable at most foreign post offices. This declaration form should include a full and accurate description of the merchandise, and should be securely attached to the outside of your shipment. Declaration forms vary from country to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Import &#8211; Internet Purchases, Checklist</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 07:38:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Keep the following questions in mind before you buy something from a foreign source. The answers will have far-reaching Customs implications (explained below) that could influence your decision to buy. Can the goods be legally imported? Are there restrictions on, or special forms required, for your purchase&#8217;s importation? Are you buying the item(s) for your [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Import &#8211; Internet Purchases, Your Responsibility and Liability</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 07:38:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Internet has made it easy to find and purchase items from almost anywhere in the world. However, many people are discovering that getting a foreign-bought item successfully delivered to the United States is much more complicated. When goods move from any foreign country to the United States, they are being IMPORTED. There are specific [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Import from China</title>
		<link>http://www.itintl.com/how-to-import-from-china.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.itintl.com/how-to-import-from-china.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 07:38:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[China is one of the most rapidly developing global players in the international economy. With a population in excess of 1.3 billion, approximately four times the size of the United States and geographically similar in size, China has been described as a sleeping giant of international trade. In 2005 China claimed and estimated 752 trillion [...]]]></description>
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		<title>TRUCK MANIFEST CERTIFICATIONS TRIPLE IN ONE WEEK</title>
		<link>http://www.itintl.com/truck-manifest-certifications-triple-in-one-week.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.itintl.com/truck-manifest-certifications-triple-in-one-week.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 06:21:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 service bureaus certified to use EDI to file e-Manifests. &#8220;This puts adoption of the e-Manifest [...]]]></description>
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		<title>U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION SEIZES TEXTILE AND WEARING APPAREL IN BUFFALO</title>
		<link>http://www.itintl.com/us-customs-and-border-protection-seizes-textile-and-wearing-apparel-in-buffalo.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 06:20:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 the United States by truck from Canada. Significant violations discovered during this special enforcement operation [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Restricted Merchandise</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 06:17:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 necessary to import: alcoholic beverages animal and animal products certain drugs firearms and ammunition fruits, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Protest</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 06:05:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Within 90 days after the date of liquidation or other decision, an importer or consignee may protest the decision and receive an administrative review. The protest is filed with the port director whose decision is being protested. At the time the initial protest is filed, the importer or consignee must make a request for further [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Other Types of Entry</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 06:05:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Imported goods may be sent in-bond from the first port of arrival to another Customs port. In-bond entries postpone final Customs formalities including payment of duty and processing fees, until the goods arrive at the final port. Arrangements for in-bond shipments should be made before the goods leave the country of export. Imported merchandise may [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Mail Shipments</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 06:05:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Shipments by mail which do not exceed $2000 in value, whether commercial or noncommercial importations (except for commercial shipments of textiles from all countries and made-to-measure suits from Hong Kong, regardless of value), are entered under a mail entry prepared by a Customs officer after the Postal Service submits the package for Customs examination. The [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Restricted Imports &#8211; Wildlife and Pets</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 06:03:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WILDLIFE AND PETS 32. Wildlife and Pets. The importation of live wildlife (i.e., game animals, birds, plants) or any part or product made therefrom, and the eggs of birds, is subject to certain prohibitions, restrictions, permits and quarantine requirements of several Government agencies. Imports or exports of wildlife, their parts or products must be declared [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Restricted Imports &#8211; Trademarks and Copyrights</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 06:03:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[TRADEMARKS, TRADE NAMES, AND COPYRIGHTS 30. Trademarks and Trade Names. Articles bearing countereit trademarks, or marks which copy or simulate a registered trademark of a United States or foreign corporation are prohibited importation, provided that a copy of the U.S. trademark registration is filed with the Commissioner of Customs and recorded in the manner set [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Restricted Imports &#8211; Pesticides, Toxic and Hazardous Substances</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 06:03:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[PESTICIDES, TOXIC, AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES 24. Pesticides. The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) as amended, 1988, provides the statutory authority governing the importation of pesticides and devices into the United States. Promulgated under section 17(c) of this authority, the U.S. Customs Service regulations at 19 CFR Parts 12.112-.117 describe the procedure governing the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Restricted Imports &#8211; Textile, Wool, and Fur Products</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 06:02:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[TEXTILE, WOOL, AND FUR PRODUCTS 27. Textile Products. All textile fiber products imported into the United States shall be stamped, tagged, labeled, or otherwise marked with the following information as required by the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act, unless exempted from marking under section 12 of the Act. The generic names and percentages by weight [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Restricted Imports &#8211; Automobiles, Vehicles, and Vehicle Equipment</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 06:02:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[III. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE IMPORTATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND BOATS AUTOMOBILE, VEHICLES AND VEHICLE EQUIPMENT Safety and Bumper Standards. As a general rule, all imported motor vehicles less than 25 years old and items of motor vehicle equipment must comply with all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards in effect when these vehicles or [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Restricted Imports &#8211; Miscellaneous Prohibited and Restricted Merchandise</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 06:02:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[OTHER MISCELLANEOUS PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED MERCHANDISE 33. Foreign Assets Control Restrictions. The Office of Foreign Assets Control administers regulations (31 CFR, Chapter V) which generally prohibit the importation of merchandise or goods that contain components from the following countries: Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro). These [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Restricted Imports</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 06:01:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I. PROHIBITIONS, RESTRICTIONS, AND OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCY REQUIREMENTS The importation of certain classes of merchandise may be prohibited or restricted by the United States to protect the economy and security of the country, to safeguard consumer health and the well-being of it&#8217;s population, and to preserve domestic plant and animal life. Some commodities are also [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Restricted Imports &#8211; Gold, Silver, Currency, and Stamps</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 06:01:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[GOLD, SILVER, CURRENCY, AND STAMPS 20. Gold and Silver. The provisions of the National Stamping Act, as amended (15 U.S.C. 291-300) are enforced inpart by U.S. Customs and by the FBI. Articles made of gold or alloys thereof are prohibited importation into the United States if the gold content is one-half carat divergence below the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Restricted Imports &#8211; Food, Drugs, Cosmetics, and Medical Devices</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 06:01:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[FOOD, DRUGS, COSMETICS AND MEDICAL DEVICES 15. Foods, Cosmetics, Etc. The importation into the United States of food, beverages, drugs, devices, and cosmetics is governed by the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetics Act, which is administered by the Food and Drug Administration of the Department of Health and Human Services, Rockville, MD. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Restricted Imports &#8211; Electronic Products</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 06:01:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS 13. Radiation-Producing Products, Including Sonic Radiation. Television receivers, cold-cathode gas discharge tubes, microwave ovens, cabinet and diagnostic X-ray equipment and devices, laser products, ultrasound generating equipment, sunlamps, and other electronic products for which there are radiation performance standards are subject to the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968. An electronic [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Restricted Imports &#8211; Consumer Products &#8211; Safety</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 06:00:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[CONSUMER PRODUCTS-SAFETY Any consumer product offered for importation will be refused admission if the product fails to comply with an applicable consumer product safety rule, specified labeling or certification requirements, or is determined to be a hazardous product or contain a product defect which constitutes a substantial product hazard. 12. Flammable Fabrics. Any article of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Restricted Imports &#8211; Consumer Products &#8211; Energy Conservation</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 06:00:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[CONSUMER PRODUCTS-ENERGY CONSERVATION 11. Household appliances. The Energy Policy and Conservation Act, as ammended calls for energy standards for household consumer appliances and for labeling them to indicate expected energy or secretions of consumption. The Department of Energy, Office of Codes and Standards, Washington, D.C. 20585, is responsible for test procedures and energy performance standards. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Restricted Imports &#8211; Arms, Ammunition, and Radioactive Materials</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 06:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ARMS, AMMUNITION, AND RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS 9. Arms, Ammunition, Explosives, and Implements of War. These items are prohibited for importation except when a license is issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms of the Department of the Treasury, Washington, D.C. 20226, (202) 927-8320, or the importation is in compliance with the regulations of that [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Restricted Imports &#8211; Alcoholic Beverages</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 05:59:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[II. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IMPORT REQUIREMENTS Any person or firm wishing to engage in the business of importing distilled spirits, wines, or malt beverages into the United States must first obtain an importer&#8217;s basic permit from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, Department of the Treasury, Washington, D.C. 20226, Tel. (202) 925-8110. That agency is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Restricted Imports &#8211; Agricultural Commodities</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 05:59:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES 1. Cheese, Milk, and Dairy Products. Cheese and cheese products are subject to the requirements of the Food and Drug Administration and the Department of Agriculture. Most importations of cheese require an import license and are subject to quotas administered by the Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, Washington, D.C. 20250. The importation [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Import Requirements</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 05:58:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Formal Entry of Goods</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 05:31:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[To make or file a consumption entry (for imported goods going directly into the commerce of the United States without any time or use restrictions placed on them) the following documents are generally required: A bill of lading, airway bill, or carrier&#8217;s certificate (naming the consignee for customs purposes) as evidence of the consignee&#8217;s right [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Classification</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 05:18:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[All goods that enter the United States are categorized according to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The act of placing goods into the correct category is called classification. Classification determines how much duty will be collected. Classification is more than simply looking up an item in an index. It is a very complicated process requiring the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>10 Country of Origin Marking Procedures to Avoid Seizure by US Customs</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 05:07:30 +0000</pubDate>
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