Frequently exported to the United States of Taiwan sellers should pay attention! This is the most comprehensive knowledge of U.S. customs clearance in history, is definitely a must-have guide for you to avoid import and export traps. After reading this article, exporting to the U.S. will no longer be a problem, so that your cross-border e-commerce road smoother!
As the world's leading producer and trader, China exports countless products around the globe every year. Did you know? Regardless of the country you are exporting to, customs clearance is an essential and critical step. For Taiwan cross-border sellers and Amazon sellers, it is especially important to know about U.S. customs clearance, which is directly related to whether your goods can enter the U.S. market smoothly.
First, let's look at the basic customs clearance process. When goods arrive in the U.S., the importer must file a declaration with the Commissioner of Customs at the port of entry. The real key to smooth customs clearance is that the shipment is not legal until it has been authorized for release by Customs and the relevant duties and taxes have been paid. It is the importer's responsibility to cooperate with the inspection and release of the goods, and under the relevant laws, the declaration must be made with due diligence.
The biggest problem is that many Taiwanese sellers do not realize that there are multiple ways to declare inbound goods: declare for domestic sale, declare for storage at the port of entry, or apply for a guarantee for transshipment to another port of entry. These options provide cross-border e-commerce sellers with more flexible marketing strategies.
Can you believe the qualifications for Customs Brokerage? Goods imported into the U.S. should normally be handled by the shipper, the buyer, or a registered customs broker authorized by the shipper. Moreover, a customs broker is the only entity stipulated in the U.S. Customs Act that can act as an agent for importers to handle customs affairs. This means that choosing a professional and reliable customs broker is crucial for cross-border exporters!
What is even more remarkable is that non-resident individuals, partnerships or corporations can authorize entities within the U.S. to act as agents in customs matters by signing a power of attorney, which provides great convenience for Taiwanese manufacturers.
There are two types of filing methods: electronic filing and paper filing. Electronic filing is submitted through the U.S. Customs "Automated Commercial System", and in recent years the U.S. Customs developed the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) system will gradually replace the original system, becoming a single-window filing platform. This is good news for Taiwan's cross-border e-commerce sellers who are familiar with digital tools!
You must know that the declaration of imported goods is divided into two stages: the initial declaration of entry and the aggregate declaration. The initial declaration requires the submission of import manifests, qualification certificates, commercial invoices and other documents, while the aggregate declaration must be completed and the estimated duty paid within 10 working days after the entry of the goods.
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