Pre-importation planning and duty disputes

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Think of U.S. Customs as the small aperture on a camera. The agency has one opportunity to inspect and review every import and export passing in and out of the United States. It has one chance to control the goods coming through its “aperture”.

Pre-importation planning can help to facilitate the speedy release of goods upon arrival without issue. Furthermore, Customs expects importers to exercise “reasonable care” when importing goods, which includes pre-importation planning.

Pre-importation planning, including classification and valuation review, can also help to avoid duty disputes with Customs down the road. However, if Customs does take action to rate advance or value advance your entries, our firm can assist your company to challenge Customs’ decision or mitigate exposure.