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πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States Customs Filing Guide

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This is informational content only. POTAL does not perform customs declarations. For actual filings, use ACE (Automated Commercial Environment) β†— or contact a licensed customs broker.

πŸ“¦ Export

Official System: ACE (Automated Commercial Environment) β†—

Required Documents

  • Electronic Export Information (EEI) via AES
  • Commercial Invoice
  • Packing List
  • Shipper's Letter of Instruction
  • Export License (if required by BIS)

Procedure

  1. File EEI via AESDirect for shipments > $2,500
  2. Obtain ITN (Internal Transaction Number)
  3. Provide ITN to carrier
  4. Cargo departs

πŸ“₯ Import

Required Documents

  • CBP Form 3461 (Entry/Immediate Delivery)
  • CBP Form 7501 (Entry Summary)
  • Commercial Invoice
  • Packing List
  • B/L or AWB
  • Bond (continuous or single entry)

Procedure

  1. File entry within 15 days of arrival
  2. Pay estimated duties (CBP Form 7501)
  3. Customs examination (if selected)
  4. Liquidation (final duty determination, up to 314 days)

Tips

  • ●Informal entry for goods < $2,500 (simplified process)
  • ●Continuous bond recommended for frequent importers
  • ●De minimis threshold: $800 (no duty for low-value shipments)
  • ●Licensed customs broker required for formal entries > $2,500

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Last updated: 2026-04-15