DOCUMENTS AND RESOURCES REQUIRED CUSTOMS CLEARANCELooking to breeze through customs clearance? Have the following basic documents ready to go:

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This document contains transaction details for product imports that include (but not limited to): • Purchase price • Country of origin • HTS tariff classification • Product description

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This list details your imports, including the contents, dimensions and net weight of each package or container. 

This document specifies the quantity, weight, type, destination and other international transportation details of your goods in the form of a receipt.

Issued by the carrier’s agent to the consignee, this document provides arrival and departure information needed for customs clearance. 

The Importer Security Filing, known as the ISF, alerts the U.S. Customs and Border Protection when high-risk ocean shipments areen-route to ensure the safety of the country’s borders. 

Classify your goods properly with the right ten-digit codes assigned to your imports via the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS). 

Commercial Invoice

Packing List

Bill of Lading

Arrival Notice

Assign the Proper Duty Rates

ISF Filings