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What document proofs that the US customs has been cleared . What document is received after confirmation of customs clearance . Need the name of the document .
Is it custom clearance certificate or custom release certificate or is it CBP 7501 form endorsed by customs .
Darryl Crady•
I have purchased a piece of equipment from China, weight is 750lbs item cost $1700.00 the shipping and charges were paid for from merchant to Oakland , CA port. What will I need to do to clear customs and pick up this item? It’s arriving via Ocean Frieght.
Thank you,
Marie•
Does this outline also apply to household goods being shipped from Australia to Seattle?
Regards,
Marie
USA Customs Clearance•
Hi Marie,
This guidelines applies specifically to commercial imports. However, we do have information on importing personal items. Feel free to check out our page below.
If I wanted to buy a fish tank from China which is shipped to the USA via container LCL by sea, can I do custom clearance myself? Thanks
USA Customs Clearance•
Hi Viet,
One of our customs experts will reach out to you shortly in regards to your inquiry. We look forward to helping you!
saleh•
hi ,
If i want to import a container of construction accessories and I dont have a company only myself , can I import it and clear it and use to sell locally like online selling ?
Randy Hauck•
Hi Saleh,
The scenario that you described will require you to register as an Importer of Record with CBP. Since you'll be reselling the products you're importing, this qualifies as a commerical import. Our Licensed Customs Brokers can help you register as an Importer of Record. One of our brokers will be reacing out to you shortly. We look forward to helping you!
Patrick white•
Ordering a moped from China epa/dot approved. What do I need to know?
Randy Hauck•
Hi Patrick,
If the moped is for personal use, I would highly recommend following the instructions provided in our Importing Motorcycle Guide. If the import is for commercial use, reach out to us at (855)912-0406 and we'll be happy to provide further assistance.
comments@usacc3.rlgrandd.com•
Hi Martha, thank you for contacting AFC International. One of our Customs specialist have reached out to you via phone and email. You can reach us via email at consulting@afcinternationalllc.com. We look forward in helping you!
comments@usacc3.rlgrandd.com•
Hello my name is Jonathan Heiland, I am one of the Customs Specialists with USA Customs Clearance. We will gladly assist you with your import but we will need more information about your shipment. For immediate attention please reach out to consulting@afcinternationalllc.com. We look forward to working with you!
Steven Ingels•
Very concise and understandable. Knowing Airline and Maritime processes to release the cargo would be ideal as well.
comments@usacc3.rlgrandd.com•
Thank you Steve, we appreciate your kind words and suggestions!
comments@usacc3.rlgrandd.com•
Thank you Steven, we appreciate your kindness and your recommendations.
We know the process and requirements can be confusing, but it doesn’t have to be.
We can help.
So when ordering a product from our site, you will be happy to know there is no risk in choosing the “wrong” product. We have you covered. In the unlikely event, you select the wrong product, we can help. Our team can help navigate the proper purchase and refunds.
As long as you haven’t submitted your bond application, filed a new Importer of Record, or had your consultation session we can provide a refund for those products minus a service fee of $45.
You will have 90 days to submit your bond application to us, after that time you forfeit your bond fees and there will be no refunds.
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What document proofs that the US customs has been cleared . What document is received after confirmation of customs clearance . Need the name of the document .
Is it custom clearance certificate or custom release certificate or is it CBP 7501 form endorsed by customs .
I have purchased a piece of equipment from China, weight is 750lbs item cost $1700.00 the shipping and charges were paid for from merchant to Oakland , CA port. What will I need to do to clear customs and pick up this item? It’s arriving via Ocean Frieght.
Thank you,
Does this outline also apply to household goods being shipped from Australia to Seattle?
Regards,
Marie
Hi Marie,
This guidelines applies specifically to commercial imports. However, we do have information on importing personal items. Feel free to check out our page below.
Importing Personal Items
If I wanted to buy a fish tank from China which is shipped to the USA via container LCL by sea, can I do custom clearance myself? Thanks
Hi Viet,
One of our customs experts will reach out to you shortly in regards to your inquiry. We look forward to helping you!
hi ,
If i want to import a container of construction accessories and I dont have a company only myself , can I import it and clear it and use to sell locally like online selling ?
Hi Saleh,
The scenario that you described will require you to register as an Importer of Record with CBP. Since you'll be reselling the products you're importing, this qualifies as a commerical import. Our Licensed Customs Brokers can help you register as an Importer of Record. One of our brokers will be reacing out to you shortly. We look forward to helping you!
Ordering a moped from China epa/dot approved. What do I need to know?
Hi Patrick,
If the moped is for personal use, I would highly recommend following the instructions provided in our Importing Motorcycle Guide. If the import is for commercial use, reach out to us at (855)912-0406 and we'll be happy to provide further assistance.
Hi Martha, thank you for contacting AFC International. One of our Customs specialist have reached out to you via phone and email. You can reach us via email at consulting@afcinternationalllc.com. We look forward in helping you!
Hello my name is Jonathan Heiland, I am one of the Customs Specialists with USA Customs Clearance. We will gladly assist you with your import but we will need more information about your shipment. For immediate attention please reach out to consulting@afcinternationalllc.com. We look forward to working with you!
Very concise and understandable. Knowing Airline and Maritime processes to release the cargo would be ideal as well.
Thank you Steve, we appreciate your kind words and suggestions!
Thank you Steven, we appreciate your kindness and your recommendations.