QUESTION: Could you please share a format you have used for a prior disclosure initial notification letter to CBP? I am aware of the required information detailed in 19 CFR 162.74, just looking for a good format to put it in from someone with experience sending such notifications. ========== Addl Answer: Contact a customs […]
QUESTION: My challenge is to estimate the total potential cost for a prior disclosure scenario, which of course would include: duties, fees and interest for liquidated entries. I have US CBP guidance information regarding prior disclosures requirements and applicable interest rates, but no interest calculation method: no formulas or time periods. Please tell me what calculation method […]
Question: We are an international company HQ in the US and import a high volume from all over the world. We are aware of several errors in our Import process, including not having a manual and written procedures. If we file a Prior Disclosure with Customs, we are expected to take remedial action to […]
Question: We are an international company HQ in the US and import a high volume from all over the world. We are aware of several errors in our Import process, including not having a manual and written procedures. If we file a Prior Disclosure with Customs, we are expected to take remedial action to ensure […]
Question: We filed a Prior Disclosure and tendered the duties we believe were owed in October 2014. CBP cashed the check, but we have heard nothing from them regarding the submission. Are there any requirements or timeframes under which CBP operates that requires them to provide some sort of closure or confirmation of the acceptance […]
Question: We have recently noticed that we have misclassified a part under the HTS, and have been importing under the wrong code which was “duty-free” for years now. The correct HTS code rate of duty is 2.5%. Should we submit a prior disclosure to CBP? We know we will have to pay back the missed […]
Question: We need to file a voluntary disclosure in Canada and my manager seems to think this is something I can do on my own and does not want to spend any money on this. Can someone please help me with the reasons I can give him as to why it would be beneficial to […]
Question: I have been asked to check on this by another member. If you send a unmarked drawing for a 9A610.x to a U.S. ally in Europe. Realize that you did not intentionally want it to go to this manufacturer. The manufacturer says that they no longer make this part. You ask the manufacturer to […]
Question: I’ve been trying to find out if the import/customs regulations in other countries include any type of prior disclosure programs like the prior disclosure process that US Customs regulations include. The particular countries I’m interested in are: China Taiwan Singapore South Korea France/EU We recently acquired a US company and […]
Question: Does any of the membership have a format for a voluntary disclosure initial notification letter that they have successfully submitted and would be willing to share?
I am currently creating a prior disclosure for a number of shipments over the past five years and have two questions for the membership. First, I am noticing that there are adjustments I need to make to some of the values and weights (due to inaccurate information provided by the shipper). The values are more […]
Question:Would anyone mind sharing an example notification to CBP informing them of intent to disclose and requesting an extension for response in order to quantify data?
