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General links of interest
Code of Federal Regulations
Search engine for latest U.S. Federal Regulations.
Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism
C-TPAT is a voluntary government-business initiative to build cooperative relationships that strengthen and improve overall international supply chain and U.S. border security. C-TPAT recognizes that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) can provide the highest level of cargo security only through close cooperation with the ultimate owners of the international supply chain such as importers, carriers, consolidators, licensed customs brokers, and manufacturers. Through this initiative, CBP is asking businesses to ensure the integrity of their security practices and communicate and verify the security guidelines of their business partners within the supply chain .
HAZMAT Rules and Regulations
Governs the transportation of hazardous materials by highway, rail, vessel, and air. The HMR addresses hazardous materials classification, packaging, hazard communication, emergency response information and training.
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Importer links of interest
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
CBP is one of the Department of Homeland Security’s largest and most complex components, with a priority mission of keeping terrorists and their weapons out of the U.S. It also has a responsibility for securing and facilitating trade and travel while enforcing hundreds of U.S. regulations, including immigration and drug laws.
- CBP Bulletins and Decisions
The Customs bulletins are weekly compilation of decisions, rulings, regulations, notices, and abstracts concerning customs and related matters of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and U.S. Court of International Trade.
- Harmonized Tariff Schedule
This page contains the chapter-by-chapter listing of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule and general notes. The links below correspond to the various sections in the Table of Contents for the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
- Importer Security Filing "10 2" Ruling
Information on the requirements of U.S. Importers to electronically transmit 10 data elements to CBP as early as 24 hours prior to sailing.
FDA – Prior Notice Requirements
FDA requires importer to give prior notice before food is imported or offered for import into the United States. Advance notice of import shipments allows FDA, with the support of the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (CBP), to target import inspections more effectively and help protect the nation's food supply against terrorist acts and other public health emergencies.
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Exporter links of interest
Transportation Security Administration
TSA protects the United States’ transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce.
Dept. of Commerce
The Department of Commerce is responsible for fostering, serving, and promoting the Nation's economic development and technological advancement.
U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security
BIS advances U.S. national security, foreign policy, and economic objectives by ensuring an effective export control and treaty compliance system and promoting continued U.S. strategic technology leadership.
- Department of Commerce Export Controls
Brief overview of the goods and commodities BIS controls and the requirements for exporting the goods and commodities controlled by BIS.
- BIS Regional Considerations
Special export rules and explanations for exports and re-exports to specific countries, such as Afghanistan, Angola, Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Rwanda, Sudan, Syria and Yugoslavia.
- Export Licensing Requirements
Assists visitors through the export licensing process and provides important information that individuals and firms need to know before exporting.
- Before Exporting, Lists to Check
Includes lists that may be important to your export or re-export transaction
U.S. Census Bureau
Provides economic and trade statistics to help promote economic growth and U.S. competitiveness in the global marketplace.
