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Useful
Terms:
Power
of Attorney:
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A power
of attorney is the authorization given to the broker to process
the customs clearance of your shipment.
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Form
to Download: Power
of Attorney (Word Format)
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| Documents
Required: |
All Imports
require a commercial invoice with the proper description of the
merchandise and its value, packing list, and copy of the AWB or
BILL OF LADING.
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| Customs
Bond: |
Each Importer
who is required by law, regulation, or specific instruction to
post a bond to secure a customs transaction must submit a bond
on Customs Form 301. Customs bonds have a third party to
the contract, called a surety, who agrees to pay the beneficiary
a liquidated sum if the conditions of the bond are not met by
the principal.
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| Markings: |
Every article
of foreign origin entering the United States must be legibly marked
with the English name of the country of origin. In addition to
this information, certain products are subject to additional labeling
requirements. For example:
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Wearing
Apparel - Must have labels indicating fabric content
and washing instructions.
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Food
Items - Nutritional label, net weight must be in ounces,
name and address of the manufacturer,packer or distributor.
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Cigarettes
- Surgeon General's warning statement.
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| Resources
(Internet Sites): |
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Customs & Border Protection-
www.cbp.gov
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| Food
and Drug Administration - www.fda.gov |
| Department
of Agriculture - www.usda.gov |
| Fish
and Wildife Service -
www.fws.gov |
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