On Your Mark

In a recent post we discussed some common reasons for customs delays. These included vague or incomplete commodity descriptions, questionable valuations, and lack of contact info for Importer of Record.

Country of Origin marking can also cause delays in clearance due to the specific regulations for imports into the US. Here is a guide produced by CBP (Customs and Border Protection) for your customs file.

https://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/assets/documents/2020-Jul/ICPMarking-of-COO-onUS-Imports.pdf