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Import/Export Assistance
Establishing a new
import or export trade link, e.g., for international trade with China , requires some preparation to ensure that all
applicable U.S. Customs, Commerce Department Bureau of Industry and
Security, and State Department Office of Defense Trade Controls
regulations are adhered to.
Completion of a
compliance checklist and answers to any questions related to regulations
is advised before any shipments are made.
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Cash Seizures and Fines, Penalties and Forfeitures of Property
U.S. Customs
can seize large amounts of cash from you under certain circumstances
as you enter or leave the country. Customs also issues fines
and penalties against businesses for alleged violations of trade
laws. These are situations where our firm may be able to help you
recover all or some of your property and help reduce the dollar
value of a fine or penalty.
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All imported goods
entering the U.S. are classified
according to the
international Harmonized Tariff System (HTS) to assign the applicable
rate of duty upon entry into the United States. Proper tariff
classification requires legal analysis and thorough knowledge of the
international Harmonized Tariff System (HTS). Importers must also
ensure that the correct method of valuation is applied to their goods
and reported to the Customs authorities.
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Importers are
required to comply with laws and regulations enforced by U.S. Customs.
Effective legal compliance comes from first knowing what Customs
requires. Then an importer must set up the appropriate internal systems
and procedures to ensure compliance with Customs. Training sessions and
manuals and regular internal reviews and seminars are ways to do so.
Periodic
compliance assessments/audits can also ensure that current practices
meet the laws and regulations.
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Investigations and Audits
In the event that
investigations or audits by U.S. Customs agents result in additional
duty and penalties, legal representation may alleviate or eliminate the
exposure. Protests may be filed with
U.S. Customs to appeal them. If necessary, litigation may be
pursued to remedy a fine or penalty that is considered unjust.
Should you
consider making a prior disclosure if you discover a possible
importation error? For some background, read this article (pdf
document) related to
Prior Disclosures.
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Customs Brokers and Forwarders
As a licensed U.S. Customs Broker, Daniel J.
Curry, Esq. understands the detailed issues faced by the trade
community.
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