All merchandise entering into the United States must clear U.S. Customs. Clearance involves a number of steps-entry,possible
inspection,appraisal,classification and liquidation.
U.S. Import Requirements
Customs duties are, generally, a percentage, which is applied to the dutiable value of the merchandise that is being imported.
The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States prescribe the classification and the rates of duty by each type of product:perfumes,boots,crude oil, etc. |
