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    How do I file an Informal entry (for goods valued at less than $2000)?

    In general, an informal entry involves the importation of merchandise that does not exceed $2,000 in value, (although this is not the case for most textiles imported for commercial use, which are, subject to Quota). Informal entries do not require filing a CBP Form 7501 (Entry Summary), posting of a Customs Bond, and they are liquidated at the time of release. Informal entries are used for both personal and commercial importations. The form used for an informal entry is CBP Form 368 or 368A, and this is filled out by a CBP officer. In filling out the CBP Form 368, the Officer determines the appropriate tariff classification for the item, and the correct duty rate. Informal Entries may also be made using a CBP Form 7501. Informal entries may not be used for commercial importations of goods subject to Quota, Anti-dumping or Countervailing duties, nor may they be used for any importations of hand made suits from Hong Kong. An informal entry may be done on the spot. Once the carrier bringing your goods to the U.S. has notified you of your goods arrival* you should go to the entry branch of that port's customhouse and inform the staff that you have an informal entry to process and pick-up. If the goods arrive at a port that is a long distance from you, and you have not made arrangements with the shipper to have them freight forwarded to a port near you, or for the carrier (or courier service) to act as consignee in your behalf to clear the goods, you may authorize someone else to clear your goods on a one time basis. This can be done by writing a letter to the CBP Port Director where your goods were delivered, naming the person who you are authorizing to act as your agent, and giving details about the shipment that will verify that you are the rightful owner. Enclose any bills of sale or invoices that apply. When your agent presents him/herself to the port to clear your goods, he/she will be required to present valid identification. *Customs and Border Protection will not notify you when your goods have arrived. This is the carrier's responsibility. If your goods are not picked up within 15 days of arrival, they will be sent to a General Order Warehouse, where storage charges will mount up quickly. The intended recipient of the goods is responsible for paying those charges. After 6 months in the G.O. Warehouse, goods may be sold at auction.

    Customs & Border Protection (CBP), Department of Homeland Security
    http://www.cbp.gov/


 
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