To import any type of goods into the United States, the practice of due diligence is the acceptable practice on your part as the importer. Meaning that all imports do not apply the same way for all goods are imported, whether you are importing live stock, perishables, wine, apparel to woods because each type of goods are determined by PGA (Partner Government Agencies) according to their rules and regulations and CBP look for the basic paper work for entry as well as other paper work required by PGA. PGA determine whether a good is prohibited or allow entry into the United States. As the Importer of Record you are responsible to research and gather information on the type of documents you will need to import your goods.
Documents Required by CBP upon entry of goods.
- A bill of lading or air waybill
- Commercial Invoice
- Packing Slip
- Surety Bond
As an Example from each PGA
| Partner Government Agencies | |||||
| TTB Importing Wine, Liquor and Beer | Must have a EIN from IRS | Federal Basic Importer’s Permit issued by TTB TTB F 5100.24 | Alcohol Dealer Registration, TTB F 5630.5(d) | Application for and Certification / Exemption of Label/Bottle Approval (COLA) TTB F 5100.31 A certificate of age or origin is required for certain wines and distilled spirits imported into the United States | 1. Importer must have authorization letter to sell by manufacture 2. Natural wine certification for enological practices agreement, no certification is required. Please refer to our list 3. A certificate of age or origin is required for certain wines and distilled spirits imported into the United States. 4. FDA Prior Notice, 5.Bioterrorism Act of 2002 6. State Level, Import permit and other |
| USDA/APHIS On Oct 1, 2022, FAVIR will be replaced by ACIR (https://acir.aphis.usda.gov/s/) Importing from Chile Grape Cluster of fruit, | . 1. An Import Permit is required. CBP form 3461 for immediate transportation and to file 7501 with estimated duties attached | 1. Admissible Plant Parts: Cluster of fruit, Fruit 2. Admissible Ports: All Ports | 3. This commodity is subject to inspection at the port of entry and all general requirements of 7 CFR 319.56-3. 4. Voluntary Pre-clearance: Consignments may or may not be pre-cleared, signed PPQ Form 203 or a vessel report from APHIS. 5. Condition of Entry Treatment: T101-h-2 (Methyl Bromide Fumigation) REQUIRE T101-h-2 in addition to any required Medfly treatments. | 6. Condition of Entry Treatment: T101-h-2-1 (Methyl Bromide Fumigation) , or T107-a (Cold Treatment) , or T108-a (Methyl Bromide Fumigation and Cold Treatment) If treatment has not been completed or fails, the fruits or vegetables may arrive in the United States at either of the following locations: At ports located north of 39° latitude and east of 104° longitude At ports with approved cold-treatment | Production Location: Not from any quarantine area. Phytosanitary Certificate: Must be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate issued by the National Plant Protection Organization (NPPO) of Chile with an additional declaration stating the consignment was produced in an area free of Ceratitis capitata. Reference Information: To be treated in accordance with the Plant Protection and Quarantine Treatment Manual (https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manuals/ports/downloads/treatment.pdf). |
| Importing Carbon and Alloy Line Pipe <= 16 inches in Diameter HTS – 7304191060 LINE PIPE (OIL/GAS PIPELINES) IRON/ NONALLOY STL, SEAMLESS, OUTSIDE DIAM 215.9-406.4MM, WALL THK >/= 12.7MM | 1. import license issued by the SIMA office for entry summary. | 1. All licenses will require importers to specify the country of ‘melt and pour’ for the crude steel 2. Low Value’ licenses remain valid for shipments up to $5,000; |