Sourcing and Importing Products

If your company plans to import goods from outside the USA, we can help you understand if your company is ready to import. We help our clients with the various steps of the import process and guide them through the challenges of dealing with overseas suppliers.

These are the important steps that your company should follow when importing products from overseas suppliers into the USA.

1.  Identify the products you want to import.
2.  Identify the country or countries to source products from.
3.  Find an overseas suppliers and source products.
4.  Ensure that the product and the supplier fully meet the trade compliance requirements for supplying goods into the USA.
5.  Agree with the supplier the relevant Incoterms 2020 rule for shipments to the USA.
6. Agree that the Export Customs Clearance should either be performed by the supplier or their appointed agent.
7. Agree the correct tariff / commodity code classification for the products being shipped.
8. Agree and document the required documentation for shipping and customs clearance.
9. Agree the international shipping process flow with the supplier, ensuring it is in accordance with the agreed Incoterms rule.
10. Ensure the contracted Freight Forwarder is aware of the shipment or shipments.
11. You will need to appoint a Customs Clearance Agent if your company is the importer of record.
12. Agree USA Warehouse Destination delivery and handling.
13. You will need to maintain records of your imports for HM Revenue and Customs audits.