You'll never guess! U.S. Import Customs Clearance CBP Form 7501, a must-read guide for Taiwan's cross-border sellers.

CBP Form 7501 is the "customs passport" for cross-border e-commerce sellers in the U.S. import clearance process! This Entry Summary is a detailed instruction manual, and almost no Taiwan seller can fully grasp the key points. Today, we will unveil the mystery of this document for all cross-border entrepreneurs!

First, CBP Form 7501 is authorized by U.S. law, 19 U.S.C. 1484, to identify merchandise entering U.S. commerce and record the amount of tariffs. The form is divided into 43 sections, each of which has strict guidelines for completion. For example, item 1, the entry number, consists of a 3-digit filer code, a 7-digit entry number, and a verification code, which is far more complicated than many sellers realize.

The type of entry in item 2 is even more crucial as it determines how your goods will be processed by the Customs and Excise Department. The most common are Consumer Entry (01-08), Unofficial Entry (11-12) and Warehouse Entry (21-26). If you choose the wrong one, it may lead to problems in the whole customs clearance process, or even be returned by the Customs for re-examination!

For Taiwanese manufacturers, it is particularly important to fill in the 10th country of origin and 13th manufacturer ID (MID), which is constructed according to specific rules and is an identification code consisting of the manufacturer's name and address, with a maximum of 15 characters. If the MID is not filled out correctly, it may affect whether or not your merchandise is able to pass through customs.

What is even more eye-opening is that many Taiwanese sellers are unaware of the importance of Item 33, Visa Number/Certificate of Conformity/Export Certificate, for specific commodities such as textiles. These certificate numbers usually consist of 9 alphanumeric characters, with the first character representing the year of export and the second and third characters representing the ISO country of origin code.

From now on, cross-border e-commerce sellers must reacquaint themselves with the importance of this form. Not only does it affect the smooth entry of your shipments into the U.S., but it also affects the amount of duty you may have to pay. A well-completed CBP Form 7501 is the cornerstone of your cross-border business.

What really helps you understand is that this manual explains in detail the requirements and notes for completing each item, from the entry number to the final signature confirmation. Armed with this knowledge, you'll be able to manage your cross-border logistics more efficiently and avoid unnecessary delays and extra costs.

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