Both CBP and the importing/exporting community have a shared responsibility to maximize compliance with laws and regulations. In carrying out this task, CBP encourages importers/exporters to become familiar with applicable laws and regulations and work together with the CBP Office of Trade to protect American consumers from harmful and counterfeit imports by ensuring the goods that enter the U.S. marketplace are genuine, safe, and lawfully sourced.
The information on this page promotes the understanding of this responsibility, as there may be specific requirements related to a particular commodity, such as those set by Partner Government Agencies (PGA).
Tips for New Importers and Exporters
- Video: Introduction to the CBP Import Process
- Importing Into the United States
- Centers of Excellence and Expertise
- E-commerce
- E-Commerce and Section 321 Shipments - Section 321(a)(2)(C) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, authorizes CBP to provide an administrative from duty and tax shipments of qualified imports of not more than $800 fair retail value. This exemption is known as a de minimis entry. CBP has implemented two new test programs to monitor Section 321 shipments in the e-commerce environment to protect against illegitimate trade while providing the public the benefits of duty free shipments for qualified imports. To learn more about these programs, select program overview.
- Non-Resident, Returning Military and Returning Official Government Employee Importations of Personal Vehicle for Personal Use
- Importing a Motor Vehicle
- Foreign Trade Zones
- In-Bond Regulatory Changes Frequently Asked Questions
- Importing Biological Materials
This webpage provides useful information about how to pay CBP duties, taxes, and fees. This page will be updated periodically to reflect changes in policy.
Fees Information
- Air/Sea Passenger User Fees and Railroad Car Fee
- Customs Broker Fees
- Decal and Transponder Online Procurement System (DTOPS)
- User Fee, Transponder, and Decal Information
- User Fee Table
Payment Guidance
- Acceptable Electronic Payment Methods
- ACE Periodic Monthly Statements Fact Sheet
- Automated Clearinghouse (ACH)
- Payment Mailing Addresses
- Periodic Monthly Statement and Bill Payments
Failure to make a payment or provide legal justification of non-payment may result in suspension of immediate release privileges in accordance with 19 CFR 142.26. If payment is not received by CBP on or before the late payment date appearing on the bill, interest charges will be assessed upon the delinquent principal amount of the bill in accordance with 19 CFR 24.3a.
