I didn't realize that there are so many hidden rules in the U.S. customs! U.S. customs clearance actually have so many hidden rules! This is the most comprehensive knowledge of U.S. customs clearance in history, will help Taiwan cross-border sellers thoroughly solve the export problems, so that your cross-border e-commerce road more smoothly and without obstacles.
As the world's largest producer and trader, China exports countless products around the globe every year. Do you know what changes have been made to the U.S. customs clearance policy? Regardless of which country you are exporting to, customs clearance is an essential and critical step. Today for Taiwan's cross-border e-commerce sellers and Amazon sellers detailed knowledge of U.S. customs clearance, so that your products enter the North American market smoothly.
First, let's look at the basic customs clearance process. When cargo arrives 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 goods are not legal until they have been authorized for release by the Customs Service 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 exporters with more flexible marketing strategies.
Regarding the qualification of customs declaration, you will never guess that the goods imported into the U.S. should usually be handled by the shipper, the buyer, or a registered customs broker authorized by the shipper. And the customs broker is the U.S. Customs Act provides that the only importer can act on behalf of the main body of customs affairs. This means that choosing a professional and reliable customs broker is crucial for e-commerce entrepreneurs!
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 declarations are 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, as a single-window filing platform. This is good news for cross-border e-commerce sellers who are familiar with digital tools!
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 within 10 working days after the entry of the goods and the payment of estimated duty. With the new 2025 regulations, this timeframe is especially important to keep in mind!
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