I didn't realize that the U.S. import clearance process is so complicated! CBP Form 7501, as an entry summary document, is the "ID card" for all goods entering the U.S. market. Today, I will provide Taiwan cross-border sellers with a detailed instruction manual for this form in Chinese.
The Privacy Act Statement section tells us that the purpose of this form is to identify merchandise entering U.S. commerce and to record the amount of duties and/or taxes paid. The information on the form may be shared with appropriate government agencies to assist in the investigation or prosecution of violations.
The biggest problem is that many e-commerce operators do not understand what each field means. For example, entry number 1 consists of three parts: a 3-digit declarant code, a 7-digit entry number, and a 1-digit verification code. The second entry type determines how the shipment will be handled, with specific codes ranging from General Consumption (01) to Temporary Import Bond (23).
For example, during the Greek economic crisis, many international trade rules were adjusted, but now the U.S. CBP has more stringent requirements for completing the form. Item 13, Manufacturer ID (MID), is the most error-prone part of the form, and it needs to be constructed according to specific rules, including the country code, the first few letters of the manufacturer's name, etc. The MID is the most important part of the form.
What will really help you avoid delays in customs clearance is a proper understanding of the requirements for completing the visa number/certificate of conformity/export certificate in column 33. This section has a strict format and must contain the year of export, ISO country of origin and a unique number issued by the foreign government.
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