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  1. Power of Attorney
    In order for a Customhouse Broker to represent any importer, there must be a signed, valid Customs Power
    of Attorney on file with the broker. This form authorizes Customs Brokers to act on the behalf of the importer
    with matters related to Customs and Customs business. The U.S. Customs Service can ask a broker at any time to produce this form and if the broker can't, well ... we won't go there. Instructions on how to complete the power of attorney and how and where to send it may  be found by clicking on any number on power of attorney.

  2. Customs Bond Application (For a Continuous Bond Only!)
         Customs bonds are required by the U.S. Customs Service for goods cleared under a formal entry. The bonds protect the revenue of the U.S. Government in case there is an occurrence such as, an increase in duty, a penalty, or a demand for redelivery of the merchandise. It is a condition of the entry and basically assures the government that it will get whatever it is due. The bonds are backed by a surety. When the importer doesn't pay, the surety steps in. Then, the surety goes to the importer for breach of the bond and collects whatever is due from the importer. Late and non- payments to U.S. Customs also put the importer at risk of being put on the Local and/or National Sanction List. This means "Cash Only". It's no place you want to be. Instructions on how to complete the bond application and how and where to send it, and with what, may be found by clicking on any number on the bond application.

  3. Importer Security Filing (10+2) Worksheet (Effective as of January 26, 2009) Required by CBP for all ocean shipments 24 hours prior to loading on a vessel for export to any USA port.

  4. Lacey Act PPQ 505  Here is the PPQ505 form required by the Lacey Act and the Federal Register Notice covering it. Please note that implementation of this program is graduated.

  5. APHIS Notice for Revised Enforcement of the Lacey Act

  6. Example of PPQ 505 with Combination Wood and Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF)

  7. CBP Link to Lacey Act Guidance

  

 

 The two kinds of Customs bonds are a single transaction bond that is good for only one shipment  or a continuous bond that is good for all shipments cleared in a twelve month period. The bond value for single transaction bonds is usually the value of the merchandise plus any applicable duties and fees, but can also be required to cover three times the value of the merchandise when certain other factors come into play, i.e. FCC, TSCA, FDA and others as well. If you are just starting out and do not know what your next twelve months is going to bring, then single transaction bonds are the way to go, that is, if the value of your import shipment is not too high. See our fees to do the math and determine any cost savings. Please allow at least  three weeks to get a continuous bond processed and on file with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
 
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Here are some Customs Forms:
1. CF3311, Declaration For Free Entry Of Returned American Products
2. CF3299, Declaration For Free Entry Of Unaccompanied Articles
3. CF5106, Importer ID Input Record
4. CF5523, Invoice Details For Footwear
5. CF7512, Transportation Entry and Manifest of Goods Subject To Customs Inspection
6. CF7523, Entry And Manifest Of Merchandise Free Of Duty Carriers Certificate And Release
7. EPA Form 3520-1, Importation of Motor Vehicles and Motor Vehicle Engines
8. HS7- HTSA Declaration Form Importation of Motor Vehicles and Motor Vehicle Equipment Subject to
                                                    Federal Motor Vehicle Safety, Bumper and Theft Prevention Standards.
9. RN Application and Information RN numbers are issued to take the place of the manufactures/importers
                                                      name on labels for wearing apparel.
10. FD2877  Declaration for Imported Electronic Products Subject to Radiation Control Standards

11. PPQ FORM 587 Permit to Import Plants and Plant Products
12. Fish & Wildlife Annual Permit Application
13. Airline Letter of Authority
14. Manufactures Affidavit
15. Single Country Declaration
16. TSCA Statement
17. More Customs Forms .......

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