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In the following link to CSMS message regarding U.S. goods returned, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued updated guidance on an importers and broker’s responsibilities for U.S. and foreign goods returning under HTS 9801.00.10.
Under HTS 9801.00.10, goods are allowed to be entered duty-free, if the importer has the required documentation to prove the goods were either:
In this guidance, CBP places the burden or proof on the importer to substantiate their claim for duty-free treatment under HTS 9801.00.10 with proper supporting documentation. Customs brokers have the responsibility to advise the importer what documentation is required as part of the importer’s records.
The following are forms of proper documentation:
These declarations are to be retained and provided, if requested, to CBP and ensure that the appropriate person is authorized to sign the declarations.
For U.S. manufactured goods valued over $2500 and entered three years after the date of exportation which are not clearly marked with the name and address of the original U.S. manufacturer, CBP may require, in additional to the above declarations a affidavit from the original manufacturer.
CBP also request proof of export from the USA for U.S. manufactured goods or foreign origin goods, provided the information contained proves an export from the United States. The following are acceptable forms of proof of export:
A multinational organization based in Bangkok, Thailand, has agreed to pay $20,000,000 to settle potential civil liability for 467 apparent violations of OFAC sanctions on Iran. Between 2017 and 2018, the company facilitated $291 million in wire transfers through U.S. financial institutions for the sale of Iranian-origin high-density polyethylene resin (HDPE), manufactured by a joint venture involving the parent company in Iran. HDPE is a robust resin used in various plastic products such as food and beverage containers, shampoo bottles, and industrial items. Concurrently, the company initiated U.S. dollar wire transfer transactions to settle the joint venture’s debts to third-party vendors.
BIS has released the newest iteration of their guidance on export enforcement. The “Don’t Let This Happen to You” guidance document is dated March 2024 and is 76 pages of important guidance for the export community. The opening letter states “Export controls have never been more important to our collective security interests than they are today.” Follow the link below to check out more details!
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