Importing into the U.S. Compliance
If your small business is importing goods into the United States check out the US Customs and Broader Protection's Informed Compliance Publications (ICPs) to help meet your regulatory burden when importing merchandise, which detail a number of areas related to import of merchandise and discuss issues concerning specific goods. Some noteworthy ICPs are: Entry (describing getting your small business goods into the US); Prior Disclosure; Customs Value; and Recordkeeping. The CBP site also contains a handbook entitled "Marking of Country of Origin on U.S. Imports", "Tips for New Importers and Exporters" (links to information about importing into the United States and exporting out of the United States customs territory), as well as guidance on E-Commerce imports together with Internet Purchases. The links lead to good information about the processes of importing and exporting for both the novice and expert. Customs and Boarder Protection is the arm of the United States government responsible for overseeing the enforcement of a variety of customs-related laws and regulations.
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