Ultimately responsible for payment of duties & taxes to U. S. Customs and Border Protection
Importer must fully inform and update the customs broker of:
Product use
List of products with descriptions
Industry Sector
Countries of Origin on purchased goods
Manufacturing / value added process
Inform foreign suppliers of all required information and documentation
Ensure Harmonized Tariff System classification is correct
Request an Exporter’s Statement of Origin for applicable goods
Require carrier to inform the customs broker of port of entry
Retain records for five years
Have entry documents adjusted by broker promptly when changes to value, origin or tariff classification are known.
