Customs and Compliance

Customs and Compliance Frequently asked questions about Customs, compliance, and regulations.

• Sample Commercial Invoice
• Why Aren't Customs Costs Included in My Quote?
• Who Pays for Customs Exams?
• When Will My Shipment Clear U.S. Customs?
• What’s the Difference Between a Customs Release (CBP Form 3461) and a Customs Entry (CBP Form 7501)?
• What is Limited Fiscal Representation (LFR)?
• Deferment or Postponed VAT Accounting
• What is Fiscal Representation?
• What are royalties and licensing fees?
• What Labeling Requirements Are There for Textiles?
• What Are Country of Origin Labeling Requirements?
• What Are Anti-dumping and Countervailing Duties?
• Types of Customs Holds and Exams: In Detail
• Ten Checks for China Trade Compliance
• Tariff Quotas | Preferential or Autonomous
• Regulatory Compliance for Vehicle Imports
• Port Filings
• Importing into the EU: FAQs
• Importing into the EU: Customs Duties
• Importing Wood Products into the U.S.
• Importing Wood Furniture into the U.S.
• Importing Water Bottles into the U.S.
• Importing Vehicles into the U.S.
• Importing Toys into the U.S.
• Importing Tablets and Display Screens into the U.S.
• Importing Sneakers into the U.S.
• Importing Slippers into the U.S.
• Importing Headphones into the U.S.
• Importing Silk Fabric into the U.S.
• Importing Makeup And Cosmetics into the U.S.
• Importing Laser Printers into the U.S.
• Importing From Canada into the U.S.
• Importing Coffee into the U.S.
• Importing Boots into the U.S.
• Importing Board Games into the U.S.
• Importing Alcohol into the U.S.
• Importing 3D Printers Into the U.S.
• How Do I Estimate Customs Duties?
• How Can I Prevent Customs Exams?
• Hazardous Materials and Hazmat Regulations: The Basics
• FLEGT | Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade
• FDA Clearance Basics: Food
• External Transit (T1)
• Deferment Fee
• Customs Exams: What to Expect
• Can I Use Wood Pallets and Packaging?
• CITES | Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora