A Basic Guide To Importing

Explains process of importing goods into the U.S., including informed compliance, invoices, duty assessments, classification and value, marking requirements, etc.

Compiled by the United States Customs Service, this book is an essential source of information for anyone importing goods--commercial or personal property--into the United States. Topics covered in depth include: How the customs service works at ports of entry The entry process--and how to guarantee that your goals will pass entry examination How to prepare error-free invoices How to calculate duty payable and qualify for refunds of duty How transaction values are assessed and how currency conversion works Regulations on marking imported goods Understanding prohibitions, import restrictions, and quotas Laws governing civil and criminal fraud In addition, an extensive appendix provides sample customs forms, certificates, and invoices, along with relevant excerpts from statutes governing importing into the United States. Complete, up-to-date, and easy to use, this book provides all the information needed to import efficiently and profitably into the United States.

This publication provides an overview of the importing process and contains general information about import requirements. This edition contains much new and revised material brought about because of changes in the law, particularly the Customs Modernization Act. The Customs modernization provisions has fundamentally altered the process by shifting to the importer the legal responsibility for declaring the value, classification, and rate of duty applicable to entered merchandise.Chapters cover entry of goods, informed compliance, invoices, assessment of duty, classification and value, marking, special requirements for alcoholic beverages, motor vehicles and boats, import quotas, fraud, and foreign trade zones.In addition to the material provided by the U. S. Customs Service, the private commercial publisher of this book has provided a bonus chapter on how to build a tax-free import-export business.

Here is practical advice for anyone who wants to build their business by selling overseas. The International Trade Administration covers key topics such as marketing, legal issues, customs, and more. With real-life examples and a full index, A Basic Guide to Exporting provides expert advice and practical solutions to meet all of your exporting needs.

The ICC Guide to Export/Import is all you need in order to succeed in international markets. This easy-to-understand introduction to international trade is at the same time a detailed handbook for the experienced practitioner. Completely updated, the fourth edition of this much acclaimed volume contains an extended analysis of new rules and regulations including ICC¿s Incoterms® 2010, URDG and others as well as crucial topics like online documentation and e-commerce, customs and intellectual property.

Start a Business—We’ll Show You How. Entrepreneur magazine’s Startup series presents everything you need to know about starting and running more than 55 of today’s hottest businesses. As a successful import/export agent, you can net a healthy six-figure income by matching buyers and sellers from around the globe, right from your own home. This book is loaded with valuable insights and practical advice for tapping into highly lucrative global markets. You’ll learn every aspect of the startup process, including: Choosing the most profitable goods to buy and sell Setting up and maintaining a trade route Using the internet to simplify your transactions How the government can help you find products and customers Essential trade law information to keep your business in compliance How to choose a customs broker The latest government policies Proven methods for finding contacts in the United States and abroad Plus, you'll gain the tricks of the trade from successful importers/exporters and hundreds of valuable resources help you become a player in the lucrative world of international exchange.

Import Export - Importing From China can be extremely profitable if you know the insiders secrets. I have personally imported thousands of products from China. Example - I imported a product for under $3 and sold it for $25 (about 700% mark up!) Example 2 - I imported another product for $85 and sold it for over $200 Example 3 - Another product cost $15 and sold for $40+ I'll show you the places I use to source these products and more. Plus how to import successfully and profitably. Knowing some of the tips that I will share with you after years of experience can save you a fortune. In fact as I write this book my office is inside one of the most successful freight forwarding companies in the country. I know the insiders tips. You don't always have to import in large quantities. Using my methods often you can order in small numbers even when they originally quote a much higher figure. Discover the opportunity for yourself and use the same places some of the world's largest company's use and enjoy fantastic profit margins.