Importing and Exporting Experts
Who can legally be an importer in the U.S.A.?
The importer of record is defined as the 1) owner or 2) purchaser of the goods, or when designated by the owner, purchaser, consignee,3) a licensed Customs broker.
As your custom broker expert the more information you can obtain and understand what CBP is looking for, the better the chances to obtain a favorable decision.
CBP Form 29 is a formal response on merchandise that has been previously released.
As an importer you have 20 days to respond to this formal response, if you disagree with proposed action, or action taken such as: rate advance, value advance excess weight or quantity or other.
This CBP Form 28 is a formal request by CBP with the purpose to obtain additional or more specific information about this entry to properly classified or determine correct value or for import compliance of this merchandise which has been release.
