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Comprehensive site for customs and importing/exporting activity.
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US customs information, Federal Register, foreign embassies and other web resources.
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Several agencies are involved in customs regulations, including:
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Department of Homeland Security
- Office of the United States Trade Representative
- U.S. International Trade Commission
- Foreign agencies overseeing customs compliance
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Comply with U.S. customs regulations
You'll likely want to start by educating yourself on U.S. customs regulations. The United States implemented stricter trade and customs laws after the September 11 terrorist attacks, meaning you may have to go through more red tape to bring items into the country.
I recommend: U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the primary agency regulating US customs regulations. The Market Access and Compliance division of the International Trade Administration offers assistance to small and large American businesses.
Research international customs regulations
Customs rules vary widely around the world, so you'll also need to know what your destination country will allow you to bring in and take out. You can contact the country's embassy or consulate in Washington D.C. for complete guidelines.
I recommend: The U.S. Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs website features country-specific customs information, including entry rules. At the U.S. Trade Representative site, check out the Priority Watch List, a list of countries where counterfeit and pirated goods are common, and illegal to bring back to the United States. Or, use online databases such as Embassy.org to search for embassies and consulates.
Set up a customs compliance program
If you frequently ship goods overseas or import foreign goods in the United States, a company-wide customs compliance program can ensure that all employees comply with all customs regulations, that every part of the company is involved and informed, and that you know who is responsible for customs compliance.
I recommend: Hire a customs and international trade consulting firm, such as Global Customs Compliance Ltd, to help you create a corporate compliance program. Or, purchase software designed to help automate and streamline customs compliance, such as Descartes Global Logistics.
Consult an attorney specializing in international customs laws
When in doubt, it's always best to consult an expert, and customs attorneys can help you stay compliant with the ever-changing field of international trade law. Consider hiring one whether you're setting up a customs compliance program, about to send employees overseas, or if you've encountered legal trouble.
I recommend: Find an attorney specializing in international trade with the American Bar Association's "Lawyer Locater" feature, and follow the recommendations for choosing a customs attorney at Informed Trade.
Find up-to-date customs regulations information on the web
Customs compliance grows more complex every day; for current information, seek out websites that focus on customs and international trade, and that cater to a business audience. Through articles, forums and resource sections, you can stay updated and legal.
I recommend: Make sure you know the basics of customs regulations, with resource sections at trade sites like Informed Trade. Or, consult government websites, like that of the International Trade Administration.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- • Preparation is the key to successfully complying with customs regulations. It takes much less time to prevent violation of customs laws than to unravel the government red tape if you make an error.
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