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A Facilities Information and Resources Management System (FIRMS) Code is a four-digit alpha-numeric identifier assigned by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to: The FIRMS Code represents the location of certain goods. The FIRMS location must be bonded and on file in Automated Manifest System (AMS). The FIRMS Code is assigned to a location when the bond for […]

The commercial invoice is a legal document between the supplier and the customer that clearly describes’ the sold goods, and the amount due on the customer. The commercial invoice is one of the main documents used by customs in determining customs duties. For U.S customs requirement, Commercial invoice must contain below information Base on 19 CFR 141.86 (1) The port […]

A bill of lading (sometimes abbreviated as B/L or BOL) is a document issued by a carrier (or their agent)to acknowledge receipt of cargo for shipment. Although the term historically related only to carriage by sea, a bill of lading may today be used for any type of carriage of goods. A comprehensive article on Bill of Lading Bills of lading are one of three crucial […]

Founder/CEO of NYC Supply Chain Solutions Inc. U.S Customs license Broker Master of International Transportation Management at  SUNY Maritime College Harvard Business School Alumnus           Harvard Business School -PLDA 30 “When I finished my studies, I had only one dream: to create a company whose objective was not only to generate profits, […]

CBP does not require an importer to have a license or permit, but other agencies may require a permit, license, or other certification, depending on the commodity that is being imported. CBP acts in an administrative capacity for these other agencies, and you may wish to contact them directly for more information. You can find […]

ACH Debit A filer may choose to use the ACH Debit payment method to authorize U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to withdraw funds through the filer’s financial institution. This payment method is beneficial to filers who are looking to make automatic payments without needing to initiate the transaction. Benefits of ACH Debit Receiving up […]