Import Documentation and Procedures by Jan Seal

This book is for those individuals or companies that plan on importing commercial goods into the United States. It is also an excellent resource for anyone preparing to take the U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) Broker Licensing Exam. It describes the documentation and procedures required to clear goods through CBP. The book also includes information on the entry process, different types of entries, assigning a harmonized tariff schedule number to determine duty and other fees on imported goods, country of origin marking, valuation of goods, record keeping requirements, penalties and other special programs, i.e. C-TPAT, ACE, Importer Security Fling Rule, and much more. Examples of completed entry forms are provided as well as blank copies of some of the most relevant forms needed for importations into the United States.