Welcome to US Importers.org!

US Importers.org is a loose association of US Customs brokers, cargo and freight agents, beginning and experienced importers, US exporters, and other industry professionals.

Our mission is to demystify the maze of US Customs regulations and to facilitate trade with the US.

The Importer’s Survival Kit

The Importer’s Survival Kit is about more than just learning the import process. It’s a compilation of the top five resources US Customs Brokers use everyday to answer their client’s questions about international trade.

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How to Get an Import License

A common mistake made by new importers is the assumption that they’ll need a special license to import goods into the United States. There is a great deal of confusion over this issue for several reasons:

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Free Blogs for Importers and Exporters

As the title suggests, you can sign up for a free company blog at ImportAssist.com provided you are an importer, exporter or have some involvement in international trade.

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How Much is Import Duty?

Import duty is the tax payable on most imports as they come into the United States. This is a tax levied, collected by, and administered by US Customs and the United States International Trade Commission (USITC). Duty rates vary from product to product, but you can look up yours using the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

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