International Customs Services, Inc.
Recordkeeping

The Modernization Act of December 8, 1993 requires that all importers must maintain proper records.  U. S. Customs requires that all records relating to an entry be retained for 5 years from the date of entry or other activity which required the creation of the record.  The exceptions are:

U. S. Customs may assess monetary or other penalties for non-compliance. Who must keep records?

• An owner, importer, consignee, importer of record, entry filer or other person who:

• Imports merchandise into the customs territory of the United States

• Files a drawback claim

• Transports or stores merchandise carried or held under bond

• Knowingly cause the importation or transportation or storage of merchandise carried or held under bond into or from the customs territory of the United States;

• An agent of any person described above; or

• A person whose activities require the filing of a declaration or entry or both.

International Customs Services, Inc. will:  

• Review your import and export documents as dictated on the (a)(1)(A) list.

• Customs documentation

• Other Federal and State Agency documents, declarations and permits

  • Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms

  • Automotive Products

  • Electronics Products

  • Toxic and Chemical Substances 

  • Textiles

  • Pharmaceuticals

  • Many more

• Request copies of missing documents 

• Inform you of non-compliance

• Develop a flow chart of your documentation storage.

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Links

Home Page,  Certificate of Origin,  Duty Drawback,  info@icsbroker.com,
U.S. Customs,  Customs Forms,  Title 1 9 CFR Customs Duties,  
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the U.S.,  Schedule B,   Federal Register