United States

Imports

• The importer must have a Company Registration number
• Imported goods must conform to licensed activities of the importer
• Imported goods must be accompanied with an Bill of Lading and Air waybill, an Original Commercial Invoice, and Packing List.
• Power of Attorney is required for goods with declared value of more than USD 2,500.
• HS Codes must be stated on Commercial Invoice.

Import Duties and Fees

• The customs valuation is based on CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight)
• Customs tariff applicable on imported goods depend on HS Codes
• Sales Tax will be imposed on imported goods might vary by state
• Goods with declared value of more than a USD 200 and up to US$ 2,499 require informal entry process and duty/tax may apply
• Goods with declared value of more than USD 2,500 requires formal entry

Imports Required Documents

• Bill of Lading / Air waybill
• Commercial Invoice
• Packing List

Prior Notice number (PN)

Required for Food and food products, which must be filled electronically using the FDA website (Food and Drug Administration) click here for online form.

The below list of commodities requires FDA Prior Notice:

• Food Products
• Plants
• Pharmaceutical items

Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

General Conformity Certificate or Third Party Test Certificate, are required by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), to ensure all types of consumer products meets CPSC standards.

Some examples are the following:

• Arts & crafts supplies
• Bicycles
• Children’s cribs & other children’s furniture
• Children’s clothing
• Electrical items
• Fire safety equipment
• Holiday decorations
• Home heating equipment
• Household products
• Indoor air purifiers
• Outdoor power equipment
• Playground equipment
• Pool & spa equipment
• Recreational & sports equipment
• Toys

Exports

• Original Commercial Invoice
• Customs Declaration (SED) goods’ value is above USD 2,500
• For certain goods, an export license is required.