Basics of U.S. Imports

Course Overview

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the key parties involved in commercial importation, from basic to complex supply chains. Participants will learn the qualifications and restrictions for U.S. importers, their legal obligations, and the role of customs brokers in facilitating compliance. The course also covers the scope of “customs business” and the services requiring a customs broker license. Ideal for importers, logistics professionals, and trade compliance specialists.

• The four parties involved in a basic commercial importation
• Additional types of parties which may be involved in a more complex commercial importation based the transportation arrangements, commodity and/or or type of customs entry
• Qualifications to act as a U.S importer
• Restrictions on who may act as a U.S. importer
• Legal obligations of an importer
• Why importers typically hire a customs broker to provide customs clearance services
• Services included within the meaning of “customs business”
• Services for which a customs broker license is required
• Coordination of shipments, cargo availability, and compliance with CBP regulations.