US Customs Tariff Requirements

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency have advised that they require US Tariff classification at the time of release for all goods exported from Canada on and after October 1, 2004.

Exporters should ensure that the commercial invoice include the ten digit U.S. Tariff classification number for each item. Otherwise, please make certain that your HTS Classifications are on file with A&A Contract Customs Brokers USA, Inc. well in advance of shipment.

The US Customs Modernization Act requires that you take “reasonable care” to comply with all US Customs requirements “including correct Tariff Classification”. If you have any new products and/or you wish to ensure your current classifications are correct, please contact A&A Contract Customs Brokers USA, Inc.

US Customs Identification of Ultimate Consignee

The US Customs and Border Protection Agency have advised that they require the identification number of the ultimate consignee. This number is either a company’s Internal Revenue Service number (EIN) or an individual’s Social Security number (SSN).

The ultimate consignee is defined as:

• The party in the United States to whom the shipper sold the merchandise (the US buyer).
• If the merchandise has not been sold at the time of entry or release, the party to whom the shipper consigned the merchandise (i.e. US Consignee).
• If the merchandise has not been sold or consigned to a US party, the proprietor of the US premises to which the merchandise is to be delivered.

In very limited instances the ultimate consignee may not be based in the United States. In these cases the ultimate consignee must be identified with a CBP issued identification number. This number must be obtained in advance of shipment. An example of this type of shipment would be goods being imported on a temporary importation bond where “tools of the trade” accompany a non-US worker.

The consequences of not providing this information include long delays at the border, refused entry and increased cost of transportation.

Although the EIN or SSN is not required for informal entries, Customs have advised that entries not including this identification will not be processed as “paperless” and clearance may be delayed and additional charges incurred. In addition, it can be difficult to determine in advance whether a shipment will require formal or informal entry. Because of this, A&A Contract Customs Brokers USA, Inc. suggests that the identification number be included on all invoices as a matter of practice.

For complete details regarding this problem please contact A&A Contract Customs Brokers USA, Inc. at (604)538-8044

 

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