Since 1987
U.S. Customs Broker - Specializing in U.S. Customs Clearances in any port
in the U.S.A. and U.S. Customs Consulting issues! 

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We want to work with clients that can see the future today, Our wealth of experience and knowledge with U.S. Customs and other Federal government agencies will be rewarding to you and prevent future problems. 

Our Compliance Division meets with importers to review their importing activities and ensure that they exhibit "reasonable care ".  If you would like to find out more about this, please go to the resource page.  In addition to answering the specific questions as shown below, we can also do other consulting on such issues as providing assistance on producing a company compliance manual, do a mini-test audit on your company, and assist importers in setting up drawback programs.

• Do you need a binding ruling?
• Do you need information on Country of Origin Marking?
• Do you have a pending issue with U.S. Customs that needs resolution?
• Do you have issues that relate to intellectual property rights?
• Do you need quota/Visa information?
• Do you Antidumping or Countervailing information?
• How are you on NAFTA?
• Do you want to set up your own importing department?

• National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America, Inc. (NCBFAA) 
• International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) provides information and directives to facilitate global commerce. Among the books they publish are "In co terms 1990", a rule book defining the 13 sales-terms such as "FOB" and "CIF".

Customs 

• Visit U.S. Customs' improved site for decisions from the Office of Regulations & Rulings, and press releases. Import and export resources include weekly import quotas or download the tariff below. 
• Download the 1999 Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS). 
• The ATA Carnet is an international Customs document that simplifies the temporary import of goods duty-free into the U. S and many other countries. It is often used to supply tradeshows and exhibitions with sample products. 

Export/Import

• Trade port is an on-line trade assistance program for exports sponsored by the Department of Commerce. The program features an interactive trade tutorial, including a step-by-step check list to guide export transactions, a library of public and private data bases along with access to nearly 40,000 manufactures and service companies. 
• New exporters should obtain a copy of the publication A Basic Guide to Exporting. This publication is available from the Government Printing Office for $9.50, stock number 003- 009-00604-0 by calling (202) 512-1800. 
• The Trade Information Center (TIC) is the single comprehensive resource for information on all Government export assistance programs. 
• The National Trade Data Bank is the U.S. Government's most comprehensive source of international trade data. It provides quick and easy access to thousands of files, including basic export information, trade statistics, market research reports, overseas contacts, how-to guides, and trade opportunities. 
• U.S. Export Licenses and Controls 
• U.S. Food and Drug Administration is notified of all regulated products imported into the United States by the U.S. Customs Service, as the importer, or his/her representative, must file an entry notice and acquire a bond to cover their goods for release with Customs. FDA then makes a decision as to the article's admissibility. If FDA does not wish to examine the entry, the product is allowed to proceed into the United States. 
• Market Information 
• Technical & Specialized Market Assistance 
• Export Finance 
• The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has issued a pamphlet which details its Winter  97' publications. It includes publications on environmental management, NAFTA documentation and procedures, foreign marketing, export sales agents and distributors, and ICC marketing codes. 

Earth Customs Inc. General Industry associations

• Learn how to enhance your knowledge of global logistics management through the non-profit educational services of the Institute. 
• A comprehensive Web site containing links to airlines, airports, and other transportation related resources is Princeton University's Intelligent Transportation Systems Program Transportation Resources site. 
• A one-stop Internet Information Service and leading-edge Internet Technology for Carriers, Freight Forwarders & Shippers . 
• Recognized worldwide as the source of Customs duties and taxes for over twelve years World tariff offers a unique mix of subscription services designed to make international trade easier and more profitable. 

United States 

• Bureau of Export Administration 
• U.S. Department of Transportation 
• Federal Aviation Administration 
• International Trade Administration (ITA) 
• The US International Trade Commission (ITC) is an independent, quasi-judicial federal agency that provides objective trade expertise to both the legislative and executive branches of government, determines the impact of imports on U.S. industries, and directs actions against certain unfair trade practices, such as patent, trademark, and copyright infringement. The agency also updates and publishes the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States. 
• Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is responsible for developing and coordinating U.S. international trade, commodity, and direct investment policy. 
• Multilateral Trade Agreements/Organizations 
• NAFTA 
• Industry Associations 

• CARICOM - Caribbean Community and Common Market ( SICE )
• Central American Common Market including Guatemala. El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua. 
• European Community 
• MERCOSUR - Southern Common Market between Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay (also known as the Treaty of Asunción) 
• The Organization of American States (OAS) is the world's oldest regional organization and is in the process of constructing the 'Free Trade Area of the Americas' (FTAA). OAS' Foreign Trade Information System (SICE ) for short, from its Spanish acronym - Sistema de Información al Comercio Exterior) was established to provide foreign trade information to residence of member states in order to help them promote the entry of their country's products into foreign markets and to assist them in the decision-making process. 
• The World Trade Organization (WTO) replaces the site of rules known as the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) with a permanent institution, and provides the principal contractual obligations determining how governments frame and implement domestic trade legislation and regulations. The WTO was formed as a result of the Uruguay Round of Multilateral Trade Negotiations in 1994. There are 116 WTO members and 37 observers countries as of January 1999. 

• Earth Customs / companies has established a network of transportation and customs issues between the US and other countries: 

           The information contained within these pages is meant only as a general guide as to what to
           expect when shipping to and from the United States.  This information is kept as up-to-date as
           possible.  Since government regulations change from time to time and environmental
           conditions may change quickly, it is always prudent to take into consideration weather and
           environmental conditions when planning or shipping with Ocean, Air or Trucking shippers.

           EARTH-SERVICES/EARTH CUSTOM/CARGO AND ALL ENTRIES, and WEB SITES
           On-Line or otherwise to include internet pages, but not limited to, will not be held responsible
           for any accidents, weather passive or active, death or loss of property, or any other
           misfortunes associated with SHIPPING OR CONTENT INFORMATION whose information is
           contained within these pages. 
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           E. C. I. International.