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Import and Export to USA

The goal of this content is to guide Indian businesses, particularly small enterprises, through the process of exporting goods to the United States, leveraging the expertise and services of wedoExport. It aims to educate on the intricacies, challenges, and solutions associated with exporting to the USA while emphasizing our proficiency in facilitating risk-free imports and providing comprehensive import consulting services.

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With more than 18 years of experience in importing and exporting with the USA, we have assisted numerous companies in establishing prosperous international trade ventures while ensuring their compliance with laws and regulations.

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Importing into the USA

When importing goods into the United States, you’ll encounter numerous regulations, restrictions, and requirements imposed by various government agencies. Some products might necessitate permits and licenses from government agencies, while others could be subject to quota restrictions. Certain items might qualify for reduced tariff rates (duty payments), while others could be eligible for zero import duty under Free Trade Agreements.
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But the Question is

Doing business with the USA can be difficult.

Navigating the multitude of regulations enforced by various U.S. Government agencies, including the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of Commerce, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and others, presents a challenging obstacle.

For many companies, the complexities involved in exporting and importing become a barrier, impeding their ability to expand business and generate profits overseas. Some attempt to adhere to regulations but encounter inadvertent violations due to misunderstandings. Unfortunately, these missteps can result in fines and penalties.

  • Customs, FDA and USDA

    U.S. Customs and Border Protection have the right to stop and examine any shipment being imported into the United States. As the importer, you must make the shipment available for inspection at your expense, so it is important to ensure you are compliant with all relevant import requirements. 

    Documents:

    • Power of Attorney
    • Importer of Record
    • Import Manual 
    • Entry Documents
    • 3461 Customs Release
    • 7501 Customs Entry Summary 
    • Commercial Invoice
    • Pro Forma  
    • Packing Lists
    • Preference Documents
    • Correct Valuation 
    • NAFTA
    • Entry bond
    • Non-Resident Importer 
    • United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Import Permit 
    • U.S. Security Declaration
    • Continuous Customs Bond
    • FDA Request for Authorization to Relabel or Perform Other Acts
    • FDA import-for-export (IFE) 
    • Form FDA 0356h – Application to Market a New or Abbreviated New Drug or Biologic

  • Import Documents

    United States law requires that all documents submitted to U.S. Customs be complete and accurate in all respects. Therefore, correct documentation is vital when importing into the USA. Inappropriate or overlooked documentation can lead to shipping delays, increased costs, business risks and cancelled international commercial activities. Whether you are importing or exporting, we can help your business understand what documentation is required. Even if you use a freight forwarder, your company is still held liable as the importer or exporter of the goods, for late or incorrect documentation by customs authorities. We can help explain the necessary documentation your company should be using for international contracts, customs, shipping and payments.

    Documents:

    • Commercial Invoice
    • Pro Forma Invoice 
    • Pre-Packing List 
    • Packing Lists
    • Country of Origin Certificate
    • Preference Certificate
    • Export License
    • Bill of Lading
    • Air waybill
    • ISF (10+2) Filing
    • Cargo Inspection Certificate 
    •  Inspection Certificate 
    • Test Report 
    • Certificate of Compliance 
    • Marine Insurance Certificate

  • Import Duty and Product Classifying

    The majority of goods being imported into the USA are subject to duty rates. You will be responsible for paying these fees to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The duty rate is established from the product description and classification provided by yourself, as the importer of record. We can assist you with classifying your goods correctly, as it can be very complex and require detailed research. Having your products correctly classified can limit your exposure to penalties, increased duty fees, and delays.

  • Additional Import Fees

    Harbor Maintenance Fees (HMF) are applicable on all sea freight shipments. The HMF is set at 0.125% of the value of the goods. These payments are deposited into the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund, from which the U.S. government appropriate amounts to pay for harbor maintenance and development projects.

    Merchandise Processing Fees (MPF) apply to all air and sea shipments and are based on the value of the goods. This fee is 0.3464% with a minimum of US$25.67 and a maximum of US$497.99. The fee is collected by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on almost all imports. 

  • Tax ID

    To import goods valued above $2,500, the U.S. Importer of Record must have a Tax ID (or EIN). This is assigned by the IRS to US citizens, companies and Foreign Importers of Record. The Tax ID must be provided during customs clearance into the USA and appears on the Customs Entry.

  • Non-Resident Importers

    The USA permits a non-resident corporation to act as an importer of record for shipments of merchandise from that company to the United States. Most foreign importers will utilise the services of a licensed customs broker to prepare and file the entry entries by providing them with a power of attorney. It is a requirement that a non-resident company must obtain an import bond. This bond guarantees that import duties and other fees will be paid to the US Government if the non-resident corporation defaults on payments. We can assist you in obtaining either a single entry bond covering one import transaction or a term bond covering multiple importations over a given period of time.

  • Product Marking

    We can help you ensure that your products are correctly marked for the U.S. market, as this can be a complicated procedure. 

    Labelling Requirements

    Importers must ensure that their products are compliant with all mandatory U.S. labelling requirements.

    Country of Origin

    A Country of Origin label is mandatory for almost all imported products from China, but not for products from major markets, such as the European Union.

  • Freight Forwarding

    Importer Security Filing (ISF) ’10+2′

    In 2009, the USA introduced a new rule titled Importer Security Filing and Additional Carrier Requirements (commonly known as “10+2”). This rule only applies to sea freight cargo arriving into the United States. Failure to comply could, ultimately, result in monetary penalties, increased inspections and delay of cargo. We can assist you to develop an operational process which is fully compliant with ISF / 10+2. 

    Documents:

    • Freight Forwarders
    • Airfreight 
    • Sea Freight
    • Sea-Air Freight
    • Container Booking
    • Container Security
    • SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea)
    • Trucking
    • Rail
    • Cargo Insurance

  • Vendor Management

    • Denied Party Screening
    • U.S. Sanctions
    • Incoterms 2010
    • Vendor Manual
    • Vendor Terms and Conditions
    • Purchase Order Management
    • Production Management
    • Product Composition
    • Product Specification 
    • Commodity Classification
    • QA / QC Services
    • Product Labeling 
    • Country of Origin Marking 
    • Product Packaging
    • Shipping Packaging
    • Samples

  • U.S. Delivery

    • Import Warehousing
    • Deconsolidation 
    • Intermodal
    • Rail
    • Trucking
    • Backhauls
    • Freight Optimisation
    • Cross-dock/Pooling
    • Delivery Scheduling

  • Bonded Warehousing

    • Bonded Warehousing
    • Free Trade Zone Warehouse

  • Import Compliance

    • C-TPAT
    • Trusted Trader
    •  Importer Self-Assessment (ISA)
Procedure to Join the programme

Steps on how to join and start Sourcing your products from India.

Assess Your Needs

Step 1

Understanding what you are looking for from the suppliers, product specifications. We look to capture all the product details at this stage.

Identifying the Supplier

Step 2

To find the most suitable partner to manufacture your products, Assessments include product expertise, market knowledge, production capacity, financial stability, and, most importantly, price points and quality standards.

Quotation

Step 3

We provide you with a quotation taken from at least 3 suppliers to make sure you are getting the best option.

Sampling and Development

Step 4

Preparing Pre-Production (PP) sample before the commencement of production. This phase is crucial as it ensures the product is accurately aligned for bulk production.

Production & Schedules

Step 5

We work with the factory to ensure that everything is being moved forward according to plan and provide our clients with regular updates on the production schedule

Quality Control & Customs Clearance

Step 6

Raw material, inline, final inspection and loading inspection followed by video and photo, coordinating with freight forwarders, ensuring timely arranging transportation, handling customs clearance and delivery of products.

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