What do you need to clear Customs?

To clear your goods with Customs and Border Protection, you need to supply:

• Arrival notice from shipping company who issued your bill of lading
• Bill of lading, airway bill, or carrier’s certificate where you are named as the consignee
• A commercial invoice – This needs to have the value and descriptions of the goods your importing
• Arrival manifest, Arrival/Immediate Delivery, or other required Customs forms
• Packing list and other supporting documents, which will be used by Customs to determine whether merchandise should be admitted into the U.S.

Importing to the United States

When importing goods they are subject to Customs duties, taxes, and fees. All goods that enter the United States must clear Customs and Border Protection.

Customs clearance involves entry, inspection, appraisement, classification, and liquidation. You are required to declare a value for your goods and determine a classification number.

Air Tiger Express can:

• Assist you in determining the right classification for your shipment
• Roughly calculate the Customs duties and taxes
• Complete/submit Customs paperwork
• Act as your agent with transportation providers and Customs
• Act as your Power of Attorney to execute Customs business on your behalf
• Arrange delivery upon arrival of your merchandise

Exporting from the United States

If you are exporting cargo from the United States to a foreign country Air Tiger Express can help you with all your shipping needs.

Air Tiger Express can:

• Organize booking with the ocean carrier
• Organize drayage of shipment to the terminal
• Complete Customs Paperwork
• We can act as your Power of Attorney to transact Customs business on your behalf