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Home Trade Trade New IEEPA Duty Refunds Webpage Understand how IEEPA refunds work and what steps to take. Review the latest information Trade Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) Forced Labor Basic Importing and Exporting ACE: The Import and Export Processing System eCBP Broker Instruction and Training Resources Priority Trade Issues Programs and Administration Rulings and Legal Decisions Stakeholder Engagement Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act Centers of Excellence and Expertise AMS Air Features CBP Facilitates Broker Licensing Though the Global Enrollment System Cybersecurity Resiliency Frontline Articles The Truth Behind Counterfeits Automated Clearinghouse ACE Secure Data Portal In-Bond Arrival and Export Enhancement Decertification: CAFTA-DR, Colombia TPA, Korea FTA, Panama TPA and Peru TPA Trade Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) Forced Labor Basic Importing and Exporting ACE: The Import and Export Processing System eCBP Broker Instruction and Training Resources Priority Trade Issues Programs and Administration Rulings and Legal Decisions Stakeholder Engagement Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act Centers of Excellence and Expertise AMS Air Features CBP Facilitates Broker Licensing Though the Global Enrollment System Cybersecurity Resiliency Frontline Articles The Truth Behind Counterfeits Automated Clearinghouse ACE Secure Data Portal In-Bond Arrival and Export Enhancement Decertification: CAFTA-DR, Colombia TPA, Korea FTA, Panama TPA and Peru TPA Trade Vehicles CBP Trade facilitates legitimate trade, enforces law, and protects the American economy to ensure consumer safety and to create a level playing field for American businesses. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is developing the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) functionality within the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) to streamline the submission and processing of valid refund requests for duties imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), as authorized by court order or applicable law. For the latest guidance on eligibility, how to file through the CAPE system, and ACH enrollment requirements, visit our IEEPA Duty Refunds page. IEEPA Duty Refunds The rise of e-commerce and the de minimis exemption have fundamentally changed global supply chains. Learn how CBP is addressing the challenges associated with the high volume of small packages entering the U.S. E-Commerce Homepage E-Commerce FAQs CBP is responsible for preventing the entry of products made with forced labor into the U.S. market by investigating and acting upon allegations of forced labor in supply chains. Forced Labor Enforcement Congress passed the Enforce and Protect Act, or EAPA, in February 2016, as a part of the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act (TFTEA) of 2015. While the overall objective of TFTEA was to ensure a fair and competitive trade environment, the EAPA legislation specifically was intended to improve trade law enforcement and duty collection for antidumping and countervailing duty orders. EAPA Homepage Data summarizing CBP's revenue collection efforts, implementation of the recent trade remedies taken pursuant to Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 and Sections 201 and 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, and trade enforcement actions. Trade Statistics For the Trade Community AD/CVD Scam Alert Did You Receive an Email Offering a "Solution" to Avoid Antidumping Duties? This is a violation of U.S. Law. CBP Trade Enforcement - Operational Approach U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is committed to protecting national economic security by enforcing U.S. trade laws through its Trade Enforcement efforts. The CBP Trade Enforcement Operational Approach demonstrates how CBP is using all of its authorities to combat trade fraud by DETECTING high-risk activity, DETERRING non-compliance, and DISRUPTING fraudulent behavior. CBP will use all methods at its disposal—including increased bonding, enhanced targeting and inspection of high-risk imports, and swift and thorough review of allegations to ensure a fair and competitive trade environment. Top Import/Export Topics Search Customs Rulings (CROSS) Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) Customs Broker Information Trade Remedies (Section 201, 232, 301) Customs Bonded Facilities (FIRMS Code) Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Importer Security Filing (ISF) Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) Informed Compliance Publications Locate a Port of Entry View More Trade Topics Locate Port Information CBP provides security and facilitation operations at 328 ports of entry throughout the country. Use this interactive map to find information specific to air, sea and land entries. Locate a Port of Entry Last Modified: May 11, 2026 Related Resources Centers of Excellence and Expertise Centers Information Contact


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Basic Importing and Exporting

Home Trade Basic Importing and Exporting Trade Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) Forced Labor Basic Importing and Exporting E-Commerce User Fee Table Exporting a Motor Vehicle Importing a Motor Vehicle Internet Purchases Acceptable Electronic Payment Methods User Fee, Transponder, and Decal Information Tips for New Importers and Exporters Careers in Laboratories and Scientific Services Non-Resident, Returning Military, and Returning Official Government Employee Importations of Personal Vehicle for Personal Use Export Licenses ACE: The Import and Export Processing System eCBP Broker Instruction and Training Resources Priority Trade Issues Programs and Administration Rulings and Legal Decisions Stakeholder Engagement Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act Centers of Excellence and Expertise AMS Air Features CBP Facilitates Broker Licensing Though the Global Enrollment System Cybersecurity Resiliency Frontline Articles The Truth Behind Counterfeits Automated Clearinghouse ACE Secure Data Portal In-Bond Arrival and Export Enhancement Decertification: CAFTA-DR, Colombia TPA, Korea FTA, Panama TPA and Peru TPA Trade Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) Forced Labor Basic Importing and Exporting E-Commerce User Fee Table Exporting a Motor Vehicle Importing a Motor Vehicle Internet Purchases Acceptable Electronic Payment Methods User Fee, Transponder, and Decal Information Tips for New Importers and Exporters Careers in Laboratories and Scientific Services Non-Resident, Returning Military, and Returning Official Government Employee Importations of Personal Vehicle for Personal Use Export Licenses ACE: The Import and Export Processing System eCBP Broker Instruction and Training Resources Priority Trade Issues Programs and Administration Rulings and Legal Decisions Stakeholder Engagement Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act Centers of Excellence and Expertise AMS Air Features CBP Facilitates Broker Licensing Though the Global Enrollment System Cybersecurity Resiliency Frontline Articles The Truth Behind Counterfeits Automated Clearinghouse ACE Secure Data Portal In-Bond Arrival and Export Enhancement Decertification: CAFTA-DR, Colombia TPA, Korea FTA, Panama TPA and Peru TPA Basic Importing and Exporting Both CBP and the importing/exporting community have a shared responsibility to maximize compliance with laws and regulations. In carrying out this task, CBP encourages importers/exporters to become familiar with applicable laws and regulations and work together with the CBP Office of Trade to protect American consumers from harmful and counterfeit imports by ensuring the goods that enter the U.S. marketplace are genuine, safe, and lawfully sourced. The information on this page promotes the understanding of this responsibility, as there may be specific requirements related to a particular commodity, such as those set by Partner Government Agencies (PGA). Tips for New Importers and Exporters Close all Open all Importing Video: Introduction to the CBP Import Process Importing Into the United States Centers of Excellence and Expertise E-commerce E-Commerce and Section 321 Shipments - Section 321(a)(2)(C) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, authorizes CBP to provide an administrative from duty and tax shipments of qualified imports of not more than $800 fair retail value. This exemption is known as a de minimis entry. CBP has implemented two new test programs to monitor Section 321 shipments in the e-commerce environment to protect against illegitimate trade while providing the public the benefits of duty free shipments for qualified imports. To learn more about these programs, select program overview. 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filing allegations Duties, Taxes, and Fees This webpage provides useful information about how to pay CBP duties, taxes, and fees. This page will be updated periodically to reflect changes in policy. Fees Information Air/Sea Passenger User Fees and Railroad Car Fee Customs Broker Fees Decal and Transponder Online Procurement System (DTOPS) User Fee, Transponder, and Decal Information User Fee Table Payment Guidance Acceptable Electronic Payment Methods ACE Periodic Monthly Statements Fact Sheet Automated Clearinghouse (ACH) Payment Mailing Addresses Periodic Monthly Statement and Bill Payments Failure to make a payment or provide legal justification of non-payment may result in suspension of immediate release privileges in accordance with 19 CFR 142.26 . If payment is not received by CBP on or before the late payment date appearing on the bill, interest charges will be assessed upon the delinquent principal amount of the bill in accordance with 19 CFR 24.3a . Last Modified: Feb 10, 2026 Related Resources Cargo Security and Examinations Kimberley Process Certification Scheme AES Quick Reference Guide Locate Port Information CBP provides security and facilitation operations at 328 main ports of entry throughout the U.S. Locate a Port of Entry


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Home Trade Basic Importing and Exporting Tips For New Importers and Exporters Trade Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) Forced Labor Basic Importing and Exporting E-Commerce User Fee Table Exporting a Motor Vehicle Importing a Motor Vehicle Internet Purchases Acceptable Electronic Payment Methods User Fee, Transponder, and Decal Information Tips for New Importers and Exporters Careers in Laboratories and Scientific Services Non-Resident, Returning Military, and Returning Official Government Employee Importations of Personal Vehicle for Personal Use Export Licenses ACE: The Import and Export Processing System eCBP Broker Instruction and Training Resources Priority Trade Issues Programs and Administration Rulings and Legal Decisions Stakeholder Engagement Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act Centers of Excellence and Expertise AMS Air Features CBP Facilitates Broker Licensing Though the Global Enrollment System Cybersecurity Resiliency Frontline Articles The Truth Behind Counterfeits Automated Clearinghouse ACE Secure Data Portal In-Bond Arrival and Export Enhancement Decertification: CAFTA-DR, Colombia TPA, Korea FTA, Panama TPA and Peru TPA Trade Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) Forced Labor Basic Importing and Exporting E-Commerce User Fee Table Exporting a Motor Vehicle Importing a Motor Vehicle Internet Purchases Acceptable Electronic Payment Methods User Fee, Transponder, and Decal Information Tips for New Importers and Exporters Careers in Laboratories and Scientific Services Non-Resident, Returning Military, and Returning Official Government Employee Importations of Personal Vehicle for Personal Use Export Licenses ACE: The Import and Export Processing System eCBP Broker Instruction and Training Resources Priority Trade Issues Programs and Administration Rulings and Legal Decisions Stakeholder Engagement Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act Centers of Excellence and Expertise AMS Air Features CBP Facilitates Broker Licensing Though the Global Enrollment System Cybersecurity Resiliency Frontline Articles The Truth Behind Counterfeits Automated Clearinghouse ACE Secure Data Portal In-Bond Arrival and Export Enhancement Decertification: CAFTA-DR, Colombia TPA, Korea FTA, Panama TPA and Peru TPA Tips for New Importers and Exporters In order to avoid potential problems in the clearance of your merchandise, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) strongly recommends that you familiarize yourself with CBP policies and procedures prior to actually importing/exporting your goods. You should also be aware of any entry requirements specific to the particular commodity you are importing/exporting, including those of other federal agencies. To assist you, we offer the following tips for new importers and exporters. What kind of license is required to import merchandise into the United States? CBP does not require an importer to have a license or permit, but other agencies may require a permit, license, or other certification, depending on the commodity that is being imported. CBP acts in an administrative capacity for these other agencies, and you may wish to contact them directly for more information. You can find links to other government agencies and departments at USA.gov. There is a listing of other government agencies in the appendix section of the publication Importing Into the United States . You may also need a license from local or state authorities to do business. CBP entry forms do ask for your importer number: this is either your IRS business registration number, or if your business is not registered with the IRS or you do not have a business, your social security number will be sufficient. As an alternative, you may request a CBP assigned number by completing a CBP Form 5106 and presenting it to the Entry Branch at a CBP port of entry. The CBP website contains valuable information for the new or experienced importer. We recommend that importers review the topics on the CBP Trade page. In particular, we suggest viewing the information contained in the section titled Basic Importing and Exporting . There are many topic-specific links to explore. This will lead you to information on CBP import requirements, arrival of goods, formal entry vs. informal entry, classification, protest, mail shipments, restricted merchandise and more. For other agency requirements you may need to meet, and if you become a frequent importer with higher valued shipments, we recommend you read Importing into the United States . This publication contains more in-depth information and is valuable reading for anyone seriously venturing into the importing business. We also urge you to read the Informed Compliance Publications . CBP has prepared a number of Informed Compliance Publications (ICPs)


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vs. informal entry, classification, protest, mail shipments, restricted merchandise and more. For other agency requirements you may need to meet, and if you become a frequent importer with higher valued shipments, we recommend you read Importing into the United States . This publication contains more in-depth information and is valuable reading for anyone seriously venturing into the importing business. We also urge you to read the Informed Compliance Publications . CBP has prepared a number of Informed Compliance Publications (ICPs) in the "What Every Member of the Trade Community Should Know About..." series on a variety issues. If your business will cause you to travel in and out of the country, we recommend that you review the traveler information in the Know Before You Go . Prior to importing, you may contact the CBP office at the port of entry where your merchandise will enter the United States A complete directory of the various ports of entry can be found on this website. If you are unsure of or haven't decided the port where your shipment will arrive, or you are looking at importing through multiple ports, you may contact a service port of entry near you. Ask to speak with a CBP import specialist assigned to the commodity you are importing. Import specialists are a valuable resource for commodity specific knowledge and can provide classification advice, commodity specific requirements, advisory duty rates, and respond to questions you may have about filing an entry. At many ports, entry specialists handle questions regarding entry filing. Entry specialists work closely with import specialists and provide the technical processing expertise required to file the necessary paperwork. When calling the port, the importer should be able to provide as much detail regarding the transaction as possible. In order for the import specialist to best assist you, it is important you be able to exactly describe the merchandise you are planning to import. In order for the import specialist to best assist you, you should provide a full and complete description of the article and answer specific questions such as: 1) the country of origin of the merchandise and manufacturer; 2) the composition of the merchandise; 3) the intended use of the item; and 4) pricing/payment information (in order to properly determine the value of the shipment). For more information on the classification of merchandise, consult the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) which contains the actual HTS number and tariff classification guidelines that explain how to properly classify merchandise. Importers can request a written ruling from CBP for the proper HTSUS classification and rate of duty for their merchandise. For information on CBP ruling letters, review What are Ruling Letters . When requesting a binding ruling, importers should follow the procedures outlined in Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). Research the results of previous ruling requests by using the Customs Rulings Online Search System (CROSS). CBP may have already issued rulings on products similar to yours that you can use for guidance. CROSS also addresses other issues such as value, country of origin marking, and applicability of trade preference programs. The CROSS database is searchable by key word. The CBP Website also contains valuable information regarding exporting. If your future plans call for exporting merchandise from the U.S., you should review the information found in the Export section of this website . Although CBP enforces many export regulations for various other government agencies, specific questions pertaining to licensing requirements for a particular commodity should be directed to that lead agency. Other agency contact information as well as commodities that may require export licenses, can be obtained by visiting the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security Web sites. Questions regarding export licenses may also be directed to CBP officers at the port where the merchandise will exit the country. Another resource is the Department of Commerce's Trade Information Center which you can call 1-800-USA Trade or visit their website Export.gov . Although certain resident importers and exporters may file entries on their own behalf, many first time importers and exporters consult a licensed customs broker. Those importing merchandise for their own use often hire a customs broker, particularly if they find


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licenses may also be directed to CBP officers at the port where the merchandise will exit the country. Another resource is the Department of Commerce's Trade Information Center which you can call 1-800-USA Trade or visit their website Export.gov . Although certain resident importers and exporters may file entries on their own behalf, many first time importers and exporters consult a licensed customs broker. Those importing merchandise for their own use often hire a customs broker, particularly if they find the importing procedures complicated; however, they may make entry on their own. Importers wishing to consult the professional services of a Customs broker may do so. Customs brokers are licensed by CBP, but are not CBP employees. To view a list of customs brokers licensed to conduct CBP business in a specific port, select the Port you expect to use. Many service port pages have a list of customs brokers. Please note these lists may not be all inclusive and those brokers appearing on the list are not endorsed by CBP. There is also an Informed Compliance Publication about customs brokers . Remember, even when using a broker, you, the importer of record, are ultimately responsible for the correctness of the entry documentation presented to CBP and all applicable duties, taxes and fees. Importer Security Filing (ISF/"10+2") mandatory for ocean vessel shipments. On January 26, 2009, the new rule titled Importer Security Filing and Additional Carrier Requirements (commonly known as "10+2") went into effect. This new rule applies to import cargo arriving to the United States by vessel. Failure to comply with the new rule could ultimately result in monetary penalties, increased inspections and delay of cargo. What is an Importer Security Filing? Under the new rule, before merchandise arriving by vessel can be imported into the United States, the "Importer Security Filing (ISF) Importer," or their agent (e.g., licensed customs broker), must electronically submit certain advance cargo information to CBP in the form of an Importer Security Filing. This requirement only applies to cargo arriving in the United States by ocean vessel: it does not apply to cargo arriving by other modes of transportation. Remember, even when using a broker, , the importer of record, is ultimately responsible for the correctness of the entry documentation presented to CBP and all applicable duties, taxes and fees. Where can I Find More Information? For more detailed information about the Importer Security Filing requirements, please see CBP's webpage on Importer Security Filing . You will find a link to Frequently Asked Questions and recordings of recently conducted ISF webinars for small to mediums entities. Additional assistance may be available from your licensed customs broker, freight forwarders, trade associations and local trade centers. You should research general quota information and quota requirements for certain commodities prior to importing into the United States. Import quotas control the amount or volume of various commodities that can be imported into the United States during a specified period of time. United States import quotas may be divided into two main types: absolute and tariff-rate. Absolute quotas usually apply to textiles and strictly limit the quantity of goods that may enter the commerce of the United States during a specific period. Currently there are no commodities subject to absolute quota restrictions. Tariff-rate quotas permit a specified quantity of imported merchandise to be entered at a reduced rate of duty during the quota period. Once a quota has been reached, goods may still be entered, but at a higher rate of duty. Quota information is available on the Quota page. This section contains links to information on subjects such as determining whether imported goods are subject to quota restraints. A Guide to Import Quotas provides additional quota information. Fill levels for agricultural quotas and textiles eligible for trade preference programs are tracked on the Commodity Status Report for Tariff Rate Quotas. General quota information and instructions for specific quotas are available to CBP field offices and the trade as Quota Book Transmittals . You may receive a bill if your shipment is examined by CBP. Under Title 19, section 1467, of the United States Code (19 U.S.C. 1467), CBP has a right to examine any shipment imported into the


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levels for agricultural quotas and textiles eligible for trade preference programs are tracked on the Commodity Status Report for Tariff Rate Quotas. General quota information and instructions for specific quotas are available to CBP field offices and the trade as Quota Book Transmittals . You may receive a bill if your shipment is examined by CBP. Under Title 19, section 1467, of the United States Code (19 U.S.C. 1467), CBP has a right to examine any shipment imported into the United States and it is important to know that you, the importer, must bear the cost of such cargo exams. Per the CBP regulations, it is the responsibility of the importer to make the goods available for examination-- "The importer shall bear any expense involved in preparing the merchandise for CBP examination and in the closing of packages" (19 C.F.R. 151.6). Household effects are not exempt. No distinction is made between commercial and personal shipments. In the course of normal operations, CBP does not charge for cargo examinations. However, there may still be costs involved for the importer. For example, if your shipment is selected for examination, it will generally be moved to a Centralized Examination Station (CES) for the CBP exam to take place. A CES is a privately operated facility where merchandise is made available to CBP officers for physical examination. The CES facility will unload (devan) your shipment from its shipping container and will reload it after the exam. The CES will bill you for their services. There are also costs associated with moving the cargo to and from the exam site and with storage. Rates will vary across the country and a complete devanning may cost several hundred dollars. The CES facility fulfills the needs of both CBP and the importer by providing an efficient means to conduct exams in a timely manner. CES facilities are discussed in part 118 of the Customs Regulations. Some information requested from CBP can only be provided through Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) procedures. When members of the trade community or individuals from the public request information from CBP, there are circumstances when the information being sought can be provided only if the request is pursuant to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The CBP Web site has a comprehensive explanation of the agency FOIA program , including background and general information about FOIA law, FOIA regulations, and specific instructions making a FOIA request. For general CBP inquiries, please call the CBP INFO Center Monday-Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern Time. General Inquiries: (1-877) CBP-5511 International Callers: (202) 325-8000 TDD: (1-866) 880-6582 We recommend you first try to find the information you want by using the CBP INFO Center's FAQ tool. It has more than 500 answers about CBP policies and procedures. Last Modified: Aug 27, 2024 Questions? Find answers at the CBP Info Center. Top Travel Topics Top Import/Export Topics Top Import/Export Topics Search Customs Rulings (CROSS) Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) Customs Broker Information Trade Remedies (Section 201, 232, 301) Customs Bonded Facilities (FIRMS Code) Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Importer Security Filing (ISF) Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) Informed Compliance Publications Locate a Port of Entry View More Trade Topics Locate Port Information CBP provides security and facilitation operations at 328 main ports of entry throughout the U.S. Locate a Port of Entry Related Resources Centers of Excellence and Expertise Centers Information Contact Your Center Contact Information


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Total Express 184.2M 230.9M 213.7M 190.3M 189M 130M Total Postal 264.1M 108.4M 83.6M 81.2M 74.8M 68.6M E-Commerce Strategy To address E-Commerce challenges, CBP developed an E-Commerce Strategy, which focuses on four primary goals. This strategy highlights private industry and foreign governments as key resources in CBP's continuous assessment of the e-commerce environment. The strategy includes efforts to educate the public and trade community to ensure they understand their responsibilities as importers to comply with customs regulations. Additionally, the strategy enforcement initiatives, such as streamlining enforcement processes affected by increasing e-commerce volumes, leveraging enforcement partnerships with partner government agencies and foreign governments, and improving data collection from CBP targeting systems and field personnel. Examples of Unacceptable vs Acceptable Cargo Descriptions 19 CFR § 4.7a, 122.48a, 123.91, 123.92 and 128.21 require a precise, or specific, description of merchandise regardless of value. A precise cargo description is a description of an item that is clear and concise. The description should be in plain language and detailed enough to allow U.S. Customs to identify the size, shape and characteristics of the commodity. Only the cargo description should be included in the field of transmission. Superfluous information, not relevant to the commodity description e.g., personally identifiable information (PII), type of packaging, carrier disclaimers, etc., should not be transmitted in the commodity description field. List of Unacceptable vs Acceptable Cargo Descriptions Questions? Contact the E-Commerce team at ecommerce@cbp.dhs.gov . Last Modified: Feb 02, 2026 E-Commerce Resources E-Commerce Strategic Plan E-Commerce Guidance and Announcements CBP De Minimis Shipments Full Length Video CBP De Minimis Shipments Short Length Video World Customs Organization E-Commerce Package E-Commerce Compliance Guide for Online Sellers Test Concerning Entry of Section 321 Low-Value Shipments Through ACE Administrative Ruling Related to Domestic Warehouses and Fulfillment Centers Frequently Asked Questions


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Home Newsroom Media Releases Trade Newsroom Accountability and Transparency Stats and Summaries Media Releases Documents Library Social Media Directory Press Officers Legal Notices Frontline Digital Magazine Comunicados de Prensa Announcements Publications Catalog Spotlights Newsroom Accountability and Transparency Stats and Summaries Media Releases Documents Library Social Media Directory Press Officers Legal Notices Frontline Digital Magazine Comunicados de Prensa Announcements Publications Catalog Spotlights Media Releases - Trade Media Releases from the previous administrations are available in the Archive section of our website. For congressional testimony, please visit Congressional Resources. Search CBP News Word or Phrase Year - Any - 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 News Type - Any - Local Media Release National Media Release Topic - Any - About CBP Accessibility Accountability and Transparency Agriculture Air and Marine Operations Air Collateral America250 Announcements/Speeches Antidumping and Countervailing Duties (AD/CVD) Archive Blog Archive Documents Archive Media Releases Archive Speeches and Statements Archive Spotlights Archive Video Archive Webpage Arrests Assault Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Automated Export System (AES) Automated Passport Control (APC) Biometrics Blog Border Encounters Border Interagency Executive Council (BIEC) Border Security Canine Careers Cargo Security Case Summary CBP Access CBP Commissioner CBP Officers CBPjobs COAC Cocaine Commissioner Rodney Scott Construction Projects COVID-19 Criminal Alien Cuba Currency Custody and Transfer Customs Rulings Online Search System (CROSS) Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) Cybersecurity de minimis DHS Secretary Did You Know Donations Acceptance Program (DAP) Drug Seizure Drug Trafficking eBond EEO Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) Electronic Visa Update System (EVUS) Employee Enforcement Enrollment on Arrival (EoA) Environmental EO 13891 Fentanyl FOIA Archive Forced Labor Forms Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) General Aviation Global Entry Heroin History Human Trafficking I-94 Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Importer Security Filing (ISF) In Memoriam Industry Day Informed Compliance Intellectual Property Rights International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) International Operations International Visitor Ketamine Know Before You Go Know Before You Visit Laboratories and Scientific Services Land Collateral Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) Laws and Regulations Leadership Locate a Port Methamphetamine Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) Mobile One NAFTA National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) NEXUS Office of Field Operations Operation Plaza Spike Outreach and Programs Police Week Policies and Procedures Port Security Preparedness and Response Efforts Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Reimbursable Services Program (RSP) Retirement Se Busca Sea Collateral Search and Rescue Search and Seizure Sectors SENTRI Sexual Abuse/Assault Smart Wall Smuggling Spanish Stash House Statistics Students and Recent Grads Tariffs Testimony TFTEA Title 42 Trade Trade Decisions Trade Duties Trade Enforcement Trade News Snapshot Trade Outreach Training Travel Trusted Traveler Programs U.S. Border Patrol U.S. Citizen Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC) Unified Business Resumption Messaging (UBRM) Use of Force USMCA Uvalde Veterans Wait Times Weapon Youth Items per page 5 10 25 50 Sort by Oldest first Newest first May 11 2026 Louisville CBP intercepts over $14 million in counterfeit jewelry | Local Media Release LOUISVILLE, Ky. —On May 1, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers stationed in Louisville seized 1,622 pieces of counterfeit designer jewelry in a… Apr 09 2026 Over $9 million in counterfeit jewelry stopped by Louisville CBP | Local Media Release LOUISVILLE, Ky. — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Louisville, Ky., seized 1,588 pieces of counterfeit jewelry in two express consignment… Apr 09 2026 Trump administration delivers 11 straight months of zero releases at the border | National Media Release WASHINGTON — Today, the U. S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced U.S. Border Patrol’s 11th… Mar 25 2026 CBP launches Pay.gov for U.S. Virgin Islands imports | National Media Release ST. THOMAS, Virgin Islands — U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced today a major advancement in trade modernization for the U.S. Virgin Islands: the… Jan 29 2026 CBP issues WRO against Finca Monte Grande | National Media Release WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued a Withhold Release Order against coffee harvested by Finca Monte Grande, a Mexican coffee farm.… Jan 15 2026 CBP modifies Withhold Release Order on FGV Holdings Berhad in Malaysia | National Media Release WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection today took a decisive step to address forced labor in global supply chains by modifying … Jan


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the… Jan 29 2026 CBP issues WRO against Finca Monte Grande | National Media Release WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued a Withhold Release Order against coffee harvested by Finca Monte Grande, a Mexican coffee farm.… Jan 15 2026 CBP modifies Withhold Release Order on FGV Holdings Berhad in Malaysia | National Media Release WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection today took a decisive step to address forced labor in global supply chains by modifying … Jan 06 2026 CBP modernizes electronic refund enrollment process | National Media Release WASHINGTON – The trade community can expect faster refunds, thanks to two recent upgrades to U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Automated Commercial… Dec 18 2025 CBP issues Withhold Release Order on Linglong International Europe D.O.O. Zrenjanin | National Media Release WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued a Withhold Release Order against automobile tires manufactured in Serbia by Linglong… Dec 17 2025 CBP collects $1 billion since end of de minimis loophole | National Media Release WASHINGTON— U.S. Customs and Border Protection collected over $1 billion in duties on over 246 million low-cost shipments since the administration began… Dec 16 2025 Trump Administration delivers 7 straight months of zero releases at the border | National Media Release WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection released operational statistics today for November 2025 under President Donald Trump’s border…


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Home Newsroom Stats and Summaries Trade Statistics Newsroom Accountability and Transparency Stats and Summaries CBP Public Data Portal Agriculture Enforcement Statistics Border Rescues and Mortality Data CBP Enforcement Statistics Currency & Other Monetary Instrument Seizures Custody and Transfer Statistics Drug Seizure Statistics CBP Drugs Dosage Value and Weight Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Seizures Migrant Protection Protocols Nationwide Encounters On a Typical Day Southwest Land Border Encounters Trade Statistics Withhold Release Orders & Findings Dashboard Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Statistics Travel Statistics Weapons and Ammunition Seizures Web Performance, Search & Customer Satisfaction Metrics Media Releases Documents Library Social Media Directory Press Officers Legal Notices Frontline Digital Magazine Comunicados de Prensa Announcements Publications Catalog Spotlights Newsroom Accountability and Transparency Stats and Summaries CBP Public Data Portal Agriculture Enforcement Statistics Border Rescues and Mortality Data CBP Enforcement Statistics Currency & Other Monetary Instrument Seizures Custody and Transfer Statistics Drug Seizure Statistics CBP Drugs Dosage Value and Weight Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Seizures Migrant Protection Protocols Nationwide Encounters On a Typical Day Southwest Land Border Encounters Trade Statistics Withhold Release Orders & Findings Dashboard Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Statistics Travel Statistics Weapons and Ammunition Seizures Web Performance, Search & Customer Satisfaction Metrics Media Releases Documents Library Social Media Directory Press Officers Legal Notices Frontline Digital Magazine Comunicados de Prensa Announcements Publications Catalog Spotlights Trade Statistics CBP has the critical responsibility to enforce U.S. trade laws prior to merchandise arriving at U.S. ports of entry, once merchandise arrives at our ports, and even after merchandise is released into the U.S. marketplace. Among other critical mission sets, CBP is charged with balancing the facilitation of legitimate trade that supports economic growth with the duty to shield the American public and businesses from unsafe products, intellectual property theft, and unfair trade practices. To enforce trade laws effectively and minimize the unnecessary slowing of trade, CBP leverages its expertise to identify the highest-risk imports prior to release. In the post-release environment, CBP utilizes a sophisticated system of reviews and audits to verify import compliance and accurate revenue collection. CBP expertly applies an increasing number of complex U.S. and international trade laws and when CBP detects a discrepancy, actions are taken to address the violation and deter future non-compliance. To accomplish comprehensive, agile, and uniform enforcement, CBP employs a national trade enforcement program that offers a framework for national collaboration within CBP and among other government agencies and multinational partners. The below data is only a snapshot of CBP's critical trade mission. It summarizes CBP's revenue collection efforts; implementation of the recent trade remedies taken pursuant to Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 and Sections 201 and 301 of the Trade Act of 1974; and trade enforcement actions. For more information, please visit the Trade section of CBP.gov. For additional Trade statistics, please visit: Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) Statistics Forced Labor Enforcement Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Statistics IPR Annual Seizure Statistics E-Commerce - De Minimis CBP Trade Statistics * Imports and Revenue Collection FY 2026 1 FY 2025 2 FY 2024 FY 2023 FY 2022 FY 2021 Total Import Value for Goods $1.41 trillion $3.61 trillion $3.36 trillion $3.32 trillion $3.35 trillion $2.80 trillion Total Entry Summaries 43.34 million 50.08 million 38.36 million 36.69 million 39.12 million 36.97million Total Informal Entry Summaries 29.30 million 15.40 million 5.16 million 4.76 million 4.77 million 4.68 million Total Duty, Taxes, and Fees Collected * $157.21 billion $216.71 billion $88.07 billion $92.33 billion $111.86 billion $93.79 billion 1, 2 FY 2026 and FY 2025 is updated as of February 28, 2026. * Amount includes Estimated and final duties, taxes, and fees paid by the trade community, including adjustments for refunds. Trade Remedy 1 Enforcement Imported Products FY 2026 FY 2025 FY 2024 FY 2023 FY 2022 FY 2021 Section 201 Solar Products 2 $79.07 million $437.26 million $212.91 million $236.33 million $290.63 million $894.50 million Section 232 Steel 3 $3.37 billion $5.00 billion $1.26 billion $1.58 billion $2.64 billion $1.66 billion Aluminum 4 $3.38 billion $3.09 billion $420.29 million $480.81 million $743.11 million $446.28 million Automobiles 5 $6.09 billion $18.54 billion - - - - Automobile Parts 6 $3.17 billion $7.43 billion - - - -


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FY 2026 FY 2025 FY 2024 FY 2023 FY 2022 FY 2021 Section 201 Solar Products 2 $79.07 million $437.26 million $212.91 million $236.33 million $290.63 million $894.50 million Section 232 Steel 3 $3.37 billion $5.00 billion $1.26 billion $1.58 billion $2.64 billion $1.66 billion Aluminum 4 $3.38 billion $3.09 billion $420.29 million $480.81 million $743.11 million $446.28 million Automobiles 5 $6.09 billion $18.54 billion - - - - Automobile Parts 6 $3.17 billion $7.43 billion - - - - Copper 7 $635.96 million $585.62 million - - - - Wood Products 16 $451.40 million - - - - - Trucks and Buses 17 $341.51 million - - - - - Truck Parts 18 $270.45 million - - - - - Section 301 China Products 8 $10.75 billion $35.51 billion $38.26 billion $38.48 billion $49.86 billion $44.36 billion IEEPA China and Hong Kong, all goods 9 $7.74 billion $30.13 billion - - - - Mexico, all goods 10 $921.71 million $5.56 billion - - - - Canada, all goods 11 $472.00 million $1.95 billion - - - - Reciprocal all countries, all goods 12 $27.38 billion $54.36 billion - - - - Brazil, all goods 13 $610.83 million $361.27 million - - - - India, all goods 14 $1.58 billion $414.49 million - - - - Japan, all goods 15 $1.66 billion $369.40 million - - - - Trade Remedy Duties Assessed = trade remedy duties due on imported goods. 1 All programs updated as of: February 28, 2026. 2 Section 201 duty requirements for solar cells and modules were effective February 7, 2018. 3 Section 232 duty requirements for steel were effective March 23, 2018. 4 Section 232 duty requirements for aluminum were effective March 23, 2018. 5 Section 232 Automobile duty requirements were effective April 3, 2025. Totals, based on Chapter 99 HTS may include column 1 duties for Japan effective September 16, 2025. 6 Section 232 Automobile Parts duty requirements were effective May 3, 2025. Totals, based on Chapter 99 HTS, may include column 1 duties for United Kingdom effective June 30,2025, Japan effective September 16, 2025. 7 Section 232 Copper duty requirements were effective August 1, 2025. 8 Section 301 China duty requirements were effective July 6, 2018. 9 IEEPA China and Hong Kong duty requirements were effective February 4, 2025. 10 IEEPA Mexico duty requirements were effective March 4, 2025. 11 IEEPA Canada duty requirements were effective March 4, 2025. 12 IEEPA Reciprocal duty requirements were effective April 5, 2025. This includes the base rate and country-specific rates. 13 IEEPA Brazil duty requirements were effective August 6, 2025. 14 IEEPA India duty requirements were effective August 27, 2025. This duty is based on an Executive Order to address the threats to the U.S. government from the Russian Federation. 15 IEEPA Japan duty requirements were effective August 7, 2025. 16 Section 232 Timber and Lumber (Wood Products) requirements were effective October 14, 2025. 17 Section 232 Medium and Heavy Duty Vehicles (Trucks and Buses) requirements were effective November 1, 2025. 18 Section 232 Medium and Heavy Duty Vehicle Parts (Truck Parts) requirements were effective November 1, 2025. Trade Enforcement Activities FY 2026 1 FY 2025 2 FY 2024 FY 2023 FY 2022 FY 2021 Number of Audits Completed 121 465 417 435 430 442 Total Collected as a result of Importer Audits $106.78 million $235.46 million $117.67 million $114.51 million $77.77 million $132.27 million Net Revenue Recovered due to Entry Summary Reviews (ESF) $3.89 billion $34.41 billion $667.55 million $256.36 million $267.37 million $473.62 million Total Trade Penalties Issued 973 2,432 2,204 2,592 2,121 2,394 Total Trade Liquidated Damages 31,176 53,052 22,399 19,832 18,667 19,834 Total Collected from Trade Penalties and Liquidated Damages $19.49 million $46.04 million $26.21 million $33.30 million $19.31 million $21.79 million Seizures FY 2026 FY 2025 FY 2024 FY 2023 FY 2022 FY 2021 Total Number of Trade Seizures 3 21,497 57,360 48,444 44,558 46,111 83,402 Total Number of IPR Seizures 10,097 25,079 20,516 19,522 20,813 27,115 Total MSRP Value of IPR Seizures $2.84 billion $7.35 billion $5.50billion $2.41 billion $2.98 billion $3.33 billion Total Number of Import Safety Seizures 3,259 9,116 6,888 6,183 4,484 9,145 Total Value of Import Safety Seizures


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million $26.21 million $33.30 million $19.31 million $21.79 million Seizures FY 2026 FY 2025 FY 2024 FY 2023 FY 2022 FY 2021 Total Number of Trade Seizures 3 21,497 57,360 48,444 44,558 46,111 83,402 Total Number of IPR Seizures 10,097 25,079 20,516 19,522 20,813 27,115 Total MSRP Value of IPR Seizures $2.84 billion $7.35 billion $5.50billion $2.41 billion $2.98 billion $3.33 billion Total Number of Import Safety Seizures 3,259 9,116 6,888 6,183 4,484 9,145 Total Value of Import Safety Seizures $28.45 million $137.43million $60.61 million $44.03 million $62.44 million $105.53 million Figures are not official statistics of United States. Source: US Customs and Border Protection: Use for monitoring purposes only. 1, 2 FY 2026 and FY 2025 are updated as of February 28, 2026. 3 Includes intellectual property rights (IPR), import safety, and other trade violation seizures. IPR seizures encompass goods seized for violating trademark and/or copyright laws and regulations. Import safety seizures encompass products such as toys, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics, and automotive/vehicle parts and accessories that are not compliant with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, or other federal standards and regulations. CBP is responsible for enforcing nearly 500 U.S. trade laws and regulations on behalf of 47 federal agencies, facilitating legitimate trade, collecting revenue, and protecting the U.S. economy and its consumers from harmful imports and unfair trade practices. * CBP data. For official trade statistics of the United States, please refer to the U.S. Census Bureau . Related Resources Trade and Travel Reports FY 2023 FY 2022 FY 2021 FY 2020 FY 2019 FY 2018 FY 2017 FY 2016 Intellectual Property Rights Seizures Dashboard CBP has launched a new interactive Intellectual Property Rights Seizures Dashboard , updated quarterly, to continue to inform the public about this important issue. Last Modified: May 06, 2026


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Home Trade Basic Importing and Exporting Internet Purchases Trade Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) Forced Labor Basic Importing and Exporting E-Commerce User Fee Table Exporting a Motor Vehicle Importing a Motor Vehicle Internet Purchases Acceptable Electronic Payment Methods User Fee, Transponder, and Decal Information Tips for New Importers and Exporters Careers in Laboratories and Scientific Services Non-Resident, Returning Military, and Returning Official Government Employee Importations of Personal Vehicle for Personal Use Export Licenses ACE: The Import and Export Processing System eCBP Broker Instruction and Training Resources Priority Trade Issues Programs and Administration Rulings and Legal Decisions Stakeholder Engagement Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act Centers of Excellence and Expertise AMS Air Features CBP Facilitates Broker Licensing Though the Global Enrollment System Cybersecurity Resiliency Frontline Articles The Truth Behind Counterfeits Automated Clearinghouse ACE Secure Data Portal In-Bond Arrival and Export Enhancement Decertification: CAFTA-DR, Colombia TPA, Korea FTA, Panama TPA and Peru TPA Trade Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) Forced Labor Basic Importing and Exporting E-Commerce User Fee Table Exporting a Motor Vehicle Importing a Motor Vehicle Internet Purchases Acceptable Electronic Payment Methods User Fee, Transponder, and Decal Information Tips for New Importers and Exporters Careers in Laboratories and Scientific Services Non-Resident, Returning Military, and Returning Official Government Employee Importations of Personal Vehicle for Personal Use Export Licenses ACE: The Import and Export Processing System eCBP Broker Instruction and Training Resources Priority Trade Issues Programs and Administration Rulings and Legal Decisions Stakeholder Engagement Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act Centers of Excellence and Expertise AMS Air Features CBP Facilitates Broker Licensing Though the Global Enrollment System Cybersecurity Resiliency Frontline Articles The Truth Behind Counterfeits Automated Clearinghouse ACE Secure Data Portal In-Bond Arrival and Export Enhancement Decertification: CAFTA-DR, Colombia TPA, Korea FTA, Panama TPA and Peru TPA Internet Purchases Your Responsibility and Liability The Internet has made it easy to find and purchase items from almost anywhere in the world. However, many people are discovering that getting a foreign-bought item successfully delivered to the United States is much more complicated. When goods move from any foreign country to the United States, they are being IMPORTED. There are specific rules and regulations that govern the act of importing - and they can be extremely complex and confusing - and costly. That artisan cheese from Italy may be a snap to find and buy on the Internet, but U.S. Customs and Border Protection could seize your purchase because certain regulations prohibit the importation of dairy products from particular countries without a permit. Your great auction purchase of gorgeous linen products? Depending upon the country of origin, quota restrictions could hold them up in CBP for a long time. And storage charges in such cases can be expensive. In other words, "Buyer, Beware." When you buy goods from foreign sources, you become the importer. And it is the importer - in this case, YOU - who is responsible for assuring that the goods comply with a variety of both state and federal government import regulations. Importing goods that are unsafe, that fail to meet health code requirements, or that violate quota restrictions could end up costing you quite a bit of money in fines and penalties. At the very least, such goods would be detained, and possibly destroyed, by CBP. Knowing what is admissible is just part of the story. The other part is knowing how to import. Depending upon what you are importing and its value, the procedures can be very complicated. It does not matter whether you bought the item from an established business or from an individual selling item in an on-line auction. If merchandise, used or new, is imported into the United States, it must clear CBP and may be subject to the payment of duty as well as to whatever rules and regulations govern the importation of that particular product into the United States. Checklist Keep the following questions in mind before you buy something from a foreign source. The answers will have far-reaching CBP implications (explained below) that could influence your decision to buy. Can the goods be legally imported? Are there restrictions on, or special forms required, for your purchase's importation? Are you buying the item(s) for your personal


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the payment of duty as well as to whatever rules and regulations govern the importation of that particular product into the United States. Checklist Keep the following questions in mind before you buy something from a foreign source. The answers will have far-reaching CBP implications (explained below) that could influence your decision to buy. Can the goods be legally imported? Are there restrictions on, or special forms required, for your purchase's importation? Are you buying the item(s) for your personal use or for commercial purposes? Will you be responsible for shipping costs? If so, you should discuss with the seller how your purchase will be shipped. The choices are freight, courier service or international postal service. If you're not careful, transportation and handling costs could far outweigh the cost of your purchase. Sometimes, the seemingly cheaper methods can be more expensive in the long run because they are more susceptible to theft, misdeliveries and logistical problems. You should discuss with the seller what the exact delivery arrangements will be. If the seller does not make arrangements for postal or door-to-door delivery, you will either need to hire a customs broker to clear your goods and forward them on to you, or go the port of entry and clear them yourself. Can you trust the seller to provide accurate information about the item being shipped in the Customs section of the shipping documents? Giving misleading or inaccurate information about the nature of the item and its value is illegal. And it is the importer - YOU - who could face legal action and fines for this violation! The following is a brief primer on the various factors that can impact the clearance of your goods through CBP. U.S. Customs and Border Protection Declarations All paperwork for sending packages internationally has a section for providing CBP information. A U.S. Customs and Border Protection Declaration is a form obtainable at most foreign post offices. This declaration form should include a full and accurate description of the merchandise, and should be securely attached to the outside of your shipment. Declaration forms vary from country to country, and they don't all ask for the information required by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection. You should ask the seller to provide the following information, whether or not it is asked for on the paperwork. Seller's name and address . Description of the item(s) in English (a legal requirement) . For example, antique silver teapot, silk kimono, 18-karat gold rope necklace. It is very important that this information be detailed and accurate. What is described here will determine the classification number and duty rate that Customs assigns the item when it arrives in the United States. If this information is inaccurate, you could end up paying the wrong duty rate for what you purchased. If it is inaccurate enough to seem deliberately misleading -- keep in mind that CBP does randomly inspect packages -- your goods could be seized and you may be assessed a fine. Quantity of each type of item being shipped . For example, two watches (14-karat gold, 17 jewel), one leather purse. Purchase price in U.S. dollars . Provide both the unit price, and if more than one unit was purchased, the total value for all like items. Fudging or miscalculating the price paid for goods is a bad idea. Many sellers offer to misrepresent costs in an effort to save the purchaser from having to pay duty, but this is illegal. Others sellers are wary of package handlers and do not want them to know how valuable something may be, which could result in its theft. The most common legal precaution against theft is to insure the package when sending it. You should discuss insurance options with your seller, keeping in mind that misrepresenting the value of an item on the Customs declaration is illegal. Weight of the item(s). Country of origin of the product itself. Be aware that this is not necessarily the country where the item was purchased. Note: It is important to know that foreign shipments that are not accompanied by a U.S. Customs and Border Protection declaration form and an invoice may be subject to seizure, forfeiture or


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should discuss insurance options with your seller, keeping in mind that misrepresenting the value of an item on the Customs declaration is illegal. Weight of the item(s). Country of origin of the product itself. Be aware that this is not necessarily the country where the item was purchased. Note: It is important to know that foreign shipments that are not accompanied by a U.S. Customs and Border Protection declaration form and an invoice may be subject to seizure, forfeiture or return to sender. Postal Service, Couriers and Freight There are three ways goods can be sent to you from abroad. In order to avoid costly problems, you and the seller of your goods should agree on which will be used the international postal service, a courier service, or freight carriers. International Postal Service: Merchandise shipped through the international postal service is forwarded upon its arrival in the United States to one of U.S. Customs and Border Protection International Mail Branches for clearance. If the item is less than $2,500 in value and is not subject to a quota or is not a restricted or prohibited item, a CBP official will usually prepare the paperwork for importing it, assess the proper duty, and release it for delivery. This procedure is generally referred to as a mail entry. Packages whose declared value is under $800 ($100 in the case of articles sent as bona fide gifts from persons in foreign countries to persons in the United States and $200 in the case of articles sent as bona fide gifts from persons in the Virgin Islands, Guam, and American Samoa) will generally be cleared without any additional paperwork prepared by CBP. However, CBP always reserves the right to require a formal entry for any importation and generally exercises this option if there is something unusual about the importation, or if important documents such as an invoice or bill of sale do not accompany the item. If any duty is owed, CBP will charge a processing fee for clearing your package. Duty and the processing fee are usually paid at your local post office, where your package is forwarded. Hint: To speed a package through CBP examination at a port's International Mail Branch, the seller should affix a completed CN 22 or CN 23 (U.S. Customs and Border Protection Declaration Form) to the outside of the package. This form may be obtained at local post offices worldwide. Plus: Pretty economical. Pitfalls: If the item's value is more than $2,500, it may be held at the mail facility until you can arrange for a formal entry. This may require either hiring a customs broker to clear your goods or you may file the paperwork yourself. Lost packages are hard to find. Since most packages sent through the mail do not have tracking numbers unless they are insured or you've paid to have a tracking number, it can be impossible to trace a "lost" package. If a package is lost a "tracer" should be initiated by the sender of the package. Courier Shipping: Goods shipped by courier, express, or other commercial service usually are expedited through CBP by a customs broker hired by that commercial service and then delivered seamlessly to your door. Customs brokers are not CBP employees. There are a number of different charges associated with these services, including shipping and handling, the fees charged by the service for clearing the merchandise through CBP, as well as any Customs duty and processing fees that may be owed on your importation. Pluses: Get seamless delivery. All you have to do is sign for the package when it arrives. In most cases delivery is quick and reliable. When there's a problem, there is a tracking number that can help resolve the matter. Pitfalls: Many people have found the various charges and fees levied to be higher than they expected, and sometimes exceed the cost of their purchase(s). Buyers often have the misunderstanding that when the purchase price includes shipping and handling, all the costs associated with clearing the package through CBP are covered by the seller. They don't realize that brokers fees and CBP duties may be an additional charge that the buyer is responsible for.


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that can help resolve the matter. Pitfalls: Many people have found the various charges and fees levied to be higher than they expected, and sometimes exceed the cost of their purchase(s). Buyers often have the misunderstanding that when the purchase price includes shipping and handling, all the costs associated with clearing the package through CBP are covered by the seller. They don't realize that brokers fees and CBP duties may be an additional charge that the buyer is responsible for. Freight Shipping: Merchandise shipped by freight can arrive in the United States at an air, sea or land port. If your goods are being shipped by freight, you should ask the seller to instruct the freight company to forward them to your doorstep, which may entail the shipper's use of a customs broker to clear your goods. Alternatively, ask that the goods be forwarded to a port of entry near where you live so that you can clear or "enter" them yourself (advisable only if the shipment is under $2000 in value. See Formal Entry below.) Pluses: Can be economical, particularly, if you're prepared to handle the logistics of clearing the goods through Customs yourself. Also, the best way to handle large bulky purchases. Pitfall: If the freight company has not been instructed to forward your goods, they could end up sitting on the dock at the port where they first entered the country. Heads-Up U.S. Customs and Border Protection does not inform importers of the arrival of cargo or freight. When cargo or freight arrives at a U.S. port of entry, it is the responsibility of the shipper or a designated agent to inform the importer of its arrival. However, proper notification does not always happen, particularly, if the shipper has incomplete contact information for you, the importer. Therefore, it is important to find out the scheduled arrival date of your import and follow-up. If you are not notified that your goods have arrived and you or your broker have not presented the proper paperwork to CBP within 15 days of your goods' arrival, your goods will be transferred to a warehouse, and you will be liable for storage charges. If you have not claimed your goods within six months of their arrival in the USA, they could be sold at auction. (See the Checklist under item #3.) Importing Process Paying Duty: The importer is ultimately responsible for paying any duty owed on an import. Determining duty can be very complicated, and while shipping services will often give an estimate for what the duty rate on an item might be, only CBP can make a final determination about what is owed. You should not be misled into thinking your purchase price includes duty because the seller cannot say with absolute certainty what the duty will be. As a rule, a purchase price that includes shipping and handling does not include duty or any costs associated with clearing the goods through CBP. First time importers are often surprised by bills they receive for duty, U.S. Customs and Border Protection merchandise processing fee, and something referred to as "customs fees," which are actually charges for the services of the broker who cleared your goods through CBP. How you pay duty depends on how your goods were shipped. If your goods were shipped through the International Postal Service, you will need to pay the mail carrier and/or go to your local post office to pay any duty and processing fees owed when your package arrives at that post office. If your goods were sent by a courier service, that service will either bill you for the duty they paid on your behalf or require payment on delivery. If your goods were sent by freight, there are two possible scenarios for paying duty. If no arrangements were made to forward the goods to your door, you will need to either clear them through CBP yourself, in which case you will pay duty directly to CBP at the port where your goods arrived. Alternatively, you will need to arrange for a broker to clear your goods. If you hire a broker, they will bill you for their services and any duty they paid on


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by freight, there are two possible scenarios for paying duty. If no arrangements were made to forward the goods to your door, you will need to either clear them through CBP yourself, in which case you will pay duty directly to CBP at the port where your goods arrived. Alternatively, you will need to arrange for a broker to clear your goods. If you hire a broker, they will bill you for their services and any duty they paid on your behalf. If arrangements were made to forward your goods to you, you will be billed for any duty owed, and for the services of the broker who cleared them through CBP. Reminder: U.S. Customs and Border Protection holds the importer - YOU - liable for the payment of duty not the seller. Personal vs. Commercial Use: Many import regulations only apply to goods imported for commercial - business or resale - purposes. For instance, most goods imported for personal use are not subject to quota. The one exception to this is made-to-measure suits from Hong Kong, which are subject to quota restrictions regardless of the use they are imported for. On the other hand, import restrictions that are based on health, safety and protecting endangered species apply across the board. Note: U.S. Customs and Border Protection is authorized to make judgment calls about what qualifies as personal use. Several suits that are identical or a number of very similar handbags will have a hard time passing the credibility test as items for personal use. For Commercial Purposes: Goods imported for commercial purposes must comply with a variety of special requirements, such as marking of country of origin, which vary depending upon the particular commodity. Please see our publication, "Importing Into the United States," for more detailed information. Be particularly aware that an invoice should always accompany commercial shipments. Informal Entries: If the value of your purchase(s) is less than $2500 and your goods are being shipped by mail or freight, they may, in most cases, be imported as an informal entry. However, there are exceptions to this. For instance, if the importation is determined to be for commercial purposes, the value limit for filing an informal entry for many textile items is either $250 or $0 - depending on whether or not the item is subject to Quota (see below). Clearing goods through CBP as an informal entry is less arduous a process than clearing them by filing a formal entry. Essentially, when goods are cleared as an informal entry, CBP will prepare the paperwork, including determining the classification number and duty rate for your merchandise. The duty rate for many items typically bought in an on-line auction is zero, however, CBP may charge a small processing fee for mail imports that do require the payment of duty. If your goods are sent by a courier or express service, their brokers will usually handle the paperwork, and bill you for their services. If your goods are being shipped by freight, and you want to clear them through CBP yourself, be sure the shipping company has instructions to deliver them to a port near you. Otherwise, you will need to arrange for someone else to clear the goods for you when they arrive. Your alternative is to ask the seller to make arrangements to have your goods forwarded to your door, in which case you should expect to pay for the services of the customs broker who coordinates this when your goods arrive in the U.S.A. Formal Entries: If your goods are valued at more than $2500, or for commercial textile shipments (clothes/materials) regardless of value, you will be required to file a formal entry, which can require extensive paperwork and the filing of a U.S. Customs and Border Protection bond. As mentioned above and for various reasons, CBP may require a formal entry for any importation. CBP, however, rarely exercises this right unless there is a particular concern about the circumstances surrounding an importation. Because filing a formal entry can be complicated, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection recommends importers consider hiring a customs broker to complete the transaction. Lists of brokers can be found on the port pages


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and the filing of a U.S. Customs and Border Protection bond. As mentioned above and for various reasons, CBP may require a formal entry for any importation. CBP, however, rarely exercises this right unless there is a particular concern about the circumstances surrounding an importation. Because filing a formal entry can be complicated, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection recommends importers consider hiring a customs broker to complete the transaction. Lists of brokers can be found on the port pages of CBP web site. One of the most difficult things about filing formal entries is accurately identifying the correct classification number of the item being imported. The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) lists classification numbers for every conceivable item under the Sun. The HTSUS is the size of an unabridged dictionary, and specialists train for months to learn how to correctly classify goods. The classification number of an item determines many requirements pertaining to that item's importation such as its duty rate, eligibility for special import programs like the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) or the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), and whether or not the item is subject to quota restrictions. Failure to correctly classify an item can result in fines and/or delays in delivery. You may write to U.S. Customs and Border Protection for a binding ruling, and/or contact an import specialist at your local port for help to identify the proper classification number for your imported item. Quota: Many kinds of goods imported for commercial use may be subject to a quota limit. It is the classification number of the article as identified in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States and the country of origin that determine whether or not an item is subject to quota requirements. In some cases, the quota is absolute, meaning that once the quota is filled - because the quota has reached its limit for that particular period of time - no additional quantities of that item may be imported until the next open period. Such merchandise must be warehoused or exported. Other quotas are tariff-related, which means that a certain quantity of goods may enter at a low rate of duty, but once that threshold is reached - during a specified period of time - a higher duty rate will be assessed for any additional quantities of that particular imported good. Unlimited quantities of some merchandise subject to tariff-rate quota may, however, enter at over the quota rates. If you are importing goods for commercial use or resale, it's a good idea to contact your local port of entry for more specific information. Fill levels for quotas are currently posted on the CBP Electronic Bulletin Board in the file called Quota Threshold Status. Fill levels for textile items can be found in the Quota section of Importing/Exporting. The Quota program is generally applied only to commercial importations. While the importation of many goods imported under "personal use" quantities are not affected by quota restrictions, there is one exception; made-to-measure suits made in Hong Kong, which are restricted for both personal and commercial use. Prohibited Merchandise: Purchasers should also be aware that some products might be considered contraband and cannot be brought into the United States under any circumstances. This includes the obvious, such as narcotics and child pornography, as well as less obvious items such as tainted food products, and other items, a list of which can be found in "Importing Into the United States." Such merchandise can be seized by CBP, and attempts to import it may subject the importer to civil or even criminal sanctions. If you have any question at all about your purchase, you should contact your closest CBP port and get an opinion before you complete the transaction. Restricted Merchandise: Many items cannot be imported into the United States unless the importer has the proper permit or license from the appropriate regulatory authority. Some of the most common restricted items include food, plant and dairy products; alcohol and tobacco products; birds, fish or animals and products thereof, goods from embargoed countries, firearms and ammunition, cultural artifacts from certain countries, and copyrighted materials. The entry of prescription medicines is restricted and


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get an opinion before you complete the transaction. Restricted Merchandise: Many items cannot be imported into the United States unless the importer has the proper permit or license from the appropriate regulatory authority. Some of the most common restricted items include food, plant and dairy products; alcohol and tobacco products; birds, fish or animals and products thereof, goods from embargoed countries, firearms and ammunition, cultural artifacts from certain countries, and copyrighted materials. The entry of prescription medicines is restricted and subject to the approval of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Depending on the FDA review of the medicine, it may be released to the addressee or seized. There are, however, provisions allowing passengers to hand carry prescription drugs into the United States if they enter through a land border with Canada or Mexico. Electronic Transmission Information: Materials downloaded from the Internet are not subject to duty. This applies to any goods or merchandise that are electronically transmitted to the purchaser, such as CDs, books, or posters. However, the unauthorized downloading of copyrighted items could subject you to prosecution. Downloading child pornography is also a crime. U.S. Customs and Border Protection has the authority to investigate and prosecute persons involved in this and other illegal activities. Exporting If you are sending goods to someone outside the United States, you should be aware that most countries have similar regulations governing the importation of goods into their territory. If you are selling goods on a "Payment on Delivery" basis, you might want to contact the Customs authority of the country where the goods are being shipped to make sure they can legally be imported into that country. In addition, some commodities sold for export are subject to enforcement requirements of U.S. Customs and Border Protection and other U.S. government agencies. In particular, cars and goods with potential military applications, including some electronics and software, must be cleared through CBP before they are exported. And if you export goods worth more than $2,500, you will have to follow formal export procedures. Last Modified: Mar 06, 2024


Office of Trade Frontline Articles

Home Trade Frontline Articles Trade Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) Forced Labor Basic Importing and Exporting ACE: The Import and Export Processing System eCBP Broker Instruction and Training Resources Priority Trade Issues Programs and Administration Rulings and Legal Decisions Stakeholder Engagement Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act Centers of Excellence and Expertise AMS Air Features CBP Facilitates Broker Licensing Though the Global Enrollment System Cybersecurity Resiliency Frontline Articles The Truth Behind Counterfeits Automated Clearinghouse ACE Secure Data Portal In-Bond Arrival and Export Enhancement Decertification: CAFTA-DR, Colombia TPA, Korea FTA, Panama TPA and Peru TPA Trade Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) Forced Labor Basic Importing and Exporting ACE: The Import and Export Processing System eCBP Broker Instruction and Training Resources Priority Trade Issues Programs and Administration Rulings and Legal Decisions Stakeholder Engagement Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act Centers of Excellence and Expertise AMS Air Features CBP Facilitates Broker Licensing Though the Global Enrollment System Cybersecurity Resiliency Frontline Articles The Truth Behind Counterfeits Automated Clearinghouse ACE Secure Data Portal In-Bond Arrival and Export Enhancement Decertification: CAFTA-DR, Colombia TPA, Korea FTA, Panama TPA and Peru TPA Office of Trade Frontline Articles Close all Open all 2025 Thinking Outside the Box How a CBP enforcement action helped communities across America (March 11, 2025). 2024 Buyer Beware: Bad Actors Exploit De Minimis Shipments What the American public needs to know and how CBP is tackling the problem (October 23, 2024) CBP: America’s Front Line Against Fentanyl CBP sharpens focus to stop deadly fentanyl and other synthetics, as well as precursors and the equipment to make them, in midst of unprecedented smuggling of the dangerous drugs (March 5, 2024) 2023 CBP’s Green Trade Strategy A Push for Sustainable Climate Solutions (October 4, 2023) Implementing the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Enforcing UFLPA, CPB stops red dates from entering the US because they’re likely made with forced labor (January 5, 2023) 2021 Behind the Scenes of America’s Free Trade Agreements How free trade agreements like USMCA protect American values while benefiting consumers and industry (October 29, 2021) A Moment of Tragedy, a Catalyst for Change On the 20th anniversary of 9/11, CBP reflects on the terrorist attacks and the beginnings of our agency (September 3, 2021) The True Cost of Timber How CBP secures the economy and protects the environment by combating entities that support illegal logging and timber trafficking worldwide (April 27, 2021) A Year Like No Other How CBP met the challenges posed by the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic (March 29, 2021) 2020 Keeping Trade Flowing How CBP and its partners are operating full speed ahead during the pandemic (June 24, 2020) Protecting the Innocent CBP serves as frontline defense against human trafficking and forced labor (February 3, 2020) Protecting America’s Mid-century Modern Masterpieces How CBP is partnering with industry to fight furniture counterfeits and save jobs (January 15, 2020) 2018 CBP Takes Aim at Forced Labor (November 26, 2018) U.S. and Mexico United in Cargo Processing Cooperation between U.S., Mexican Customs officials grease the wheels of commerce (November 26, 2018) Hanging Tough How CBP’s first Enforce and Protect Act investigation helped America’s last wire hanger manufacturer survive (April 18, 2018) 2017 Fighting the Ivory Trade CBP-trained canines defend wildlife in Africa (June 5, 2017) Racing Ahead How CBP transformed its trade processes to compete in the global economy (January 4, 2017) 2016 The Express Lane is Open for Business Cargo pre-inspection lanes slash screening and inspection time by half (August 10, 2016) Homecoming After 15 years, CBP returns to the World Trade Center (August 1, 2016) 2015 Solar Eclipse How CBP partnered with industry to save America’s solar manufacturers (June 29, 2015) 50 Years Ago, Customs Enters Age of Automation (March 3, 2015) Ending Modern-Day Slavery CBP fights human trafficking through DHS Blue Campaign (January 21, 2015) Collaboration Crushes Trade Fraud A fraudulent Land Rover Defender is destroyed in August 2013 after U.K.-U.S. cooperation led to its U.S. seizure. This photo and cover photo by James Tourtellotte (January 6, 2015) 2014 The 'Scarlet' Connection Nathaniel Hawthorne and the Salem Customhouse (November 2014) Immigration Special Agent Confronts Human Trafficking in 1914 Kate Waller Barrett had an international reputation for her work on behalf of exploited


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Modern-Day Slavery CBP fights human trafficking through DHS Blue Campaign (January 21, 2015) Collaboration Crushes Trade Fraud A fraudulent Land Rover Defender is destroyed in August 2013 after U.K.-U.S. cooperation led to its U.S. seizure. This photo and cover photo by James Tourtellotte (January 6, 2015) 2014 The 'Scarlet' Connection Nathaniel Hawthorne and the Salem Customhouse (November 2014) Immigration Special Agent Confronts Human Trafficking in 1914 Kate Waller Barrett had an international reputation for her work on behalf of exploited women and girls when she was named as special agent of the U.S. Bureau of Immigration. (August 4, 2014) Fighting Film Thieves How CBP works with others to prevent motion picture and television piracy (September 2014) Last Modified: Sep 04, 2025


Importing a Motor Vehicle

Home Trade Basic Importing and Exporting Importing a Motor Vehicle Trade Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) Forced Labor Basic Importing and Exporting E-Commerce User Fee Table Exporting a Motor Vehicle Importing a Motor Vehicle Internet Purchases Acceptable Electronic Payment Methods User Fee, Transponder, and Decal Information Tips for New Importers and Exporters Careers in Laboratories and Scientific Services Non-Resident, Returning Military, and Returning Official Government Employee Importations of Personal Vehicle for Personal Use Export Licenses ACE: The Import and Export Processing System eCBP Broker Instruction and Training Resources Priority Trade Issues Programs and Administration Rulings and Legal Decisions Stakeholder Engagement Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act Centers of Excellence and Expertise AMS Air Features CBP Facilitates Broker Licensing Though the Global Enrollment System Cybersecurity Resiliency Frontline Articles The Truth Behind Counterfeits Automated Clearinghouse ACE Secure Data Portal In-Bond Arrival and Export Enhancement Decertification: CAFTA-DR, Colombia TPA, Korea FTA, Panama TPA and Peru TPA Trade Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) Forced Labor Basic Importing and Exporting E-Commerce User Fee Table Exporting a Motor Vehicle Importing a Motor Vehicle Internet Purchases Acceptable Electronic Payment Methods User Fee, Transponder, and Decal Information Tips for New Importers and Exporters Careers in Laboratories and Scientific Services Non-Resident, Returning Military, and Returning Official Government Employee Importations of Personal Vehicle for Personal Use Export Licenses ACE: The Import and Export Processing System eCBP Broker Instruction and Training Resources Priority Trade Issues Programs and Administration Rulings and Legal Decisions Stakeholder Engagement Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act Centers of Excellence and Expertise AMS Air Features CBP Facilitates Broker Licensing Though the Global Enrollment System Cybersecurity Resiliency Frontline Articles The Truth Behind Counterfeits Automated Clearinghouse ACE Secure Data Portal In-Bond Arrival and Export Enhancement Decertification: CAFTA-DR, Colombia TPA, Korea FTA, Panama TPA and Peru TPA Importing a Motor Vehicle Warning Imported motor vehicles are subject to safety standards under the Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966, revised under the Imported Vehicle Safety Compliance Act of 1988; to bumper standards under the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act of 1972, which became effective in 1978; and to air pollution control standards under the Clean Air Act of 1968, as amended in 1977, and 1990. If vehicles manufactured abroad conform to U.S. safety, bumper, and emission standards, it is because these vehicles are exported for sale in the United States. Therefore, it is unlikely that a vehicle obtained abroad meets all relevant standards. Be skeptical of claims by a foreign dealer or other seller that a vehicle meets these standards or can readily be brought into compliance. Vehicles entering the United States that do not conform with U.S. safety standards must be brought into compliance, exported, or destroyed. This pamphlet provides essential information for U.S. residents, military or civilian government employees, and foreign nationals who are importing a vehicle into the U.S. It includes U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requirements and those of other agencies whose regulations we enforce. Since Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements are subject to change, we recommend that you contact these agencies before buying a vehicle abroad. Our pages “Know Before You Go” and “For International Visitors” contain general information for persons entering the U.S. You may obtain copies from your nearest CBP office or by writing to: U.S. Customs and Border Protection P.O. Box 7407 Washington, D.C. 20044 It is also possible to obtain copies from American embassies and consulates abroad. EPA has a detailed automotive fact manual describing emission requirements for imported vehicles. You may obtain a copy of this manual, called the Automotive Imports Facts Manual , or other information about importing motor vehicles by calling EPA's Imports Hotline at (734) 214-4100 . You may also communicate by fax at (734) 214-4676 , or write to: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Ariel Rios Building, Manufacturer Operations Division (6405-J) Investigation/Import Section 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 EPA's page on Importing Vehicles and Engines contains additional information. You may reach DOT's vehicle hotline at (202) 366-5291 or communicate by fax at (202) 366-1024 . Additionally, you can write to: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NSA-32) 400 7th Street, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20590 The DOT website can provide further