\nIt is the importer’s responsibility to find a licensed customs broker to handle the customs clearance process for each individual shipment. If you’re importing into the US, you will also need to purchase a customs bond for each shipment (unless you have a valid annual bond). You can use Alibaba.com Freight quote tool to include customs brokerage services as part of your shipping quote or find one on our own. \n
Shipments that don’t meet customs requirements can be held indefinitely at the shipper’s expense or even confiscated. If you are unsure if your shipment meets all requirements for customs clearance, hiring a customs broker can be an economical choice. Please note: shipping quotes on Alibaba.com Freight do not include duties and taxes fees which are paid to the CBP (Customs and Border Protection) and collected separately from your designated customs broker. \n
Duties and taxes are imposed to generate revenue and protect local industry; almost all shipments crossing international borders are subject to duty and tax assessment by the importing country’s government. Customs officials assess duties and taxes based on information provided on the shipping label, the Commercial Invoice, and other relevant documents. A shipment’s duty and tax amount is based on the following: \n
-Product value\n
-Trade agreements\n
-Country of manufacture\n
-Description and end use of the product\n
-The product’s Harmonized System (HS) code\n
-Country-specific regulations\n