1.0Customs & International Trade Law Firmhttps://diaztradelaw.comJennifer Diazhttps://diaztradelaw.com/author/jen/rich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="Itd4sFgyEr"><a href="https://diaztradelaw.com/services/importing/importing-into-the-united-states/">Importing into the United States</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://diaztradelaw.com/services/importing/importing-into-the-united-states/embed/#?secret=Itd4sFgyEr" width="600" height="338" title="“Importing into the United States” — Customs & International Trade Law Firm" data-secret="Itd4sFgyEr" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script type="text/javascript"> /* <![CDATA[ */ /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=https://diaztradelaw.com/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js /* ]]> */ </script> Whether your company is new to importing, or has been in the business for years, CBP expects importers to use “reasonable care” in reporting your classification (HTSUS), value, country of origin, duty preference program, etc. This is a subjective standard; however you may still want to consult with Diaz Trade Law to make sure you’re on the right track and have the right Pre-Compliance standards in place. The first question CBP will ask is whether or not you have retained an expert (lawyer, customs broker, accountant, or customs consultant) to assist you in complying with CBP requirements. If this answer is no, and you want to import, you need to get an expert, or the penalties for non-compliance can be severe. 19 U.S.C. 1592 is the statute CBP references when issuing penalties for negligence, gross negligence or fraud – depending on the degree of culpability CBP believes you had at the time of your non-compliance. Diaz Trade Law provides customized training to get you started. Get a FREE quote today. Want More Information? Relevant blog posts:  Band-Aid or Stitches? What’s Your Compliance Approach? PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR OWNERS OF IMPORTING COMPANIES!   Top 10 Tips When Importing/Exporting       USDA National Organic Program – Enforcement & Compliance Overview Between a Rock and a Hard Place – Conflicting U.S. & EU Sanctions Policies Towards Iran An Introduction to Safeguard Investigations CBP Issues WRO on Cotton, Tomato, & Downstream Products Made in Xinjiang FTC issues a Record Breaking $1.2 Million Penalty New Developments […]