Hi janjean,
Thank you for the clarification, it helped alot. Briefly, given that
the value is not small, and given that you (the importer) will not be
at the port of entry to receive the goods, you will need to designate
someone (usually a Customs Broker) to pass the shipment through
customs. A broker will be familiar with the proper protocol, but
basically he will need:
Entry Manifest, Customs Form 7533 [he will supply]
Commercial invoice [from India]
http://internet.ggu.edu/~emilian/ops113/ch6.html
Packing lists [from India]
Each article needs to be labeled with:
* Fiber Content
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/buspubs/thread.htm
* Country of Origin
http://internet.ggu.edu/~emilian/ops113/ch25.html
* Manufacturer or Dealer Identity
"You don?t need to get or use an RN to do business; the RN is simply
another way to identify your company on labels, instead of using the
full company name. However, there are several benefits to using an RN:
* it lets buyers easily identify and find you by using an RN directory
or the RN look-up service on the Internet;
* it usually takes up less space on the label than the company name; and
* it facilitates record-keeping and helps you keep track of who?s who
in the textile trade.
You also may find that some companies will require you to have an RN
in order to do business with you."
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/buspubs/thread.htm
>>>>>>>>>> APPLICATION FOR A NEW REGISTERED IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ("RN")
Apply online:
https://rn.ftc.gov/pls/TextileRN/wrnreq$rn.call_rn?p_mode=INS
Text version to print out:
http://www.ftc.gov/os/statutes/textile/ftc31.htm
pdf version to print out:
http://www.ftc.gov/os/statutes/textile/ftc31.pdf
It will take a total of ten (10) business (working) days to complete
the process of obtaining an RN number. Your RN application will be
processed in about 3 business days if you apply online at www.ftc.gov.
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION
Bureau of Consumer Protection
Division of Enforcement
600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20580
>>>>>>>>>> U.S. CUSTOMS
US Customs Guide to Importing:
"When a shipment reaches the United States, the importer of record
(i.e.. the owner, purchaser, or licensed customs broker designated by
the owner, purchaser, or consignee) will file entry documents for the
goods with the district or port director at the port of entry.
Imported goods are not legally entered until after the shipment has
arrived within the port of entry, delivery of the merchandise has been
authorized by Customs and estimated duties have been paid. It is the
responsibility of the importer of record to arrange for examination
and release of the goods."
"If the goods are to be released from Customs custody on entry
documents, an entry summary for consumption must be filed and
estimated duties deposited at the port of entry within 10 working days
of the time the goods are entered and released."
"Goods may be entered for consumption, entered for warehouse at the
port of arrival, or they may be transported in-bond to another port of
entry and entered there under the same conditions as at the port of
arrival. Arrangements for transporting the merchandise to an interior
port in-bond may be made by the consignee, by a customs broker, or by
any other person having a sufficient interest in the goods for that
purpose. Unless your merchandise arrives directly at the port where
you wish to enter it, you may be charged additional fees by the
carriers for transportation to that port if other arrangements have
not been made. Under some circumstances, your goods may be released
through your local Customs port even though they arrive at another
port from a foreign country. Arrangements must be made prior to
arrival at the Customs port where you intend to file your duties and
documentation."
"Within five working days of the date of arrival of a shipment at a
U.S. port of entry, entry documents must be filed at a location
specified by the district/area director, unless an extension is
granted. These documents consist of:
* Entry Manifest, Customs Form 7533;...
* Evidence of right to make entry.
* Commercial invoice ...
* Packing lists if appropriate.
* Other documents necessary to determine merchandise admissibility.
http://internet.ggu.edu/~emilian/ops113/ch2.html
Right to Make Entry:
Customs brokers will prepare and file the necessary Customs entries,
arrange for the payment of the duties found due, take steps to effect
the release of the goods in Customs custody, and otherwise represent
their principals in customs matters. The fees charged for these
services may vary according to the Customs broker and the extent of
services performed."
http://internet.ggu.edu/~emilian/ops113/ch3.html
Entry Documents
Within five working days of the date of arrival of a shipment at a
U.S. port of entry, entry documents must be filed at a location
specified by the district/area director, unless an extension is
granted. These documents consist of:
* Entry Manifest, Customs Form 7533; or Application and Special Permit
for Immediate Delivery, Customs Form 3461, or other form of
merchandise release required by the district director.
* Evidence of right to make entry.
* Commercial invoice or a pro forma invoice when the commercial
invoice cannot be produced.
* Packing lists if appropriate.
* Other documents necessary to determine merchandise admissibility.
Examination of Good and Entry Documents:
"Examination of goods and documents is necessary to determine, among other things:
The value of the goods for Customs purposes and their dutiable status.
Whether the goods must be marked with the country of their origin or
require special marking or labeling. If so, whether they are:
* marked in the manner required.
* Whether the shipment contains prohibited articles.
* Whether the goods are correctly invoiced.
* Whether the goods are in excess of the invoiced quantities or a shortage exists.
* Whether the shipment contains illegal narcotics.
http://internet.ggu.edu/~emilian/ops113/ch4.html
>>>>>>>>>> LABELING YOUR PRODUCT FOR SALE IN THE U.S.
The law requires that most textile and wool products have a label listing:
* Fiber Content
* Country of Origin
* Manufacturer or Dealer Identity
Imported products made entirely abroad
"A textile product made entirely abroad must be labeled with the name
of the country where it was processed or manufactured. Importers and
other marketers should check Customs regulations to determine the
appropriate country of origin for products made entirely abroad."
"Country names
"The name of the country of origin must appear in English."
The phrases "made in" or "product of" don?t have to be used with the
name of the country of origin, unless needed to avoid confusion or
deception. A symbol, like a flag, could be placed next to the name of
a country to indicate that the item is a product of that country."
Identification Of Manufacturer, Importer, Or Other Dealer:
"In addition to identifying fiber content and country of origin,
textile labels must identify either the company name or Registered
Identification Number (RN) of the manufacturer, importer, or another
firm marketing, distributing, or otherwise handling the product. An RN
is a number issued and registered by the FTC and may be issued to any
firm in the U.S. that manufactures, imports, markets, distributes, or
otherwise handles textile, wool, or fur products. RNs are not issued
to businesses outside of the U.S. You may use an RN instead of a name
to satisfy the labeling requirement."
Imported Products: If the product is imported, the label can identify
any of the following:
* the name of the foreign manufacturer,
* the name or RN of the importer,
* the name or RN of the wholesaler, or
* the name or RN of the ultimate retailer?if the retailer has consented.
If you use a Registered Identification Number (RN)
"The prefix "RN" or "WPL" is part of the Registered Identification
Number and must precede the numerals on the label.
A single RN may be used by a company for labeling products under the
Textile, Wool, and/or Fur Acts. Only one number will be assigned to a
company. In the past, the Commission issued"
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/buspubs/thread.htm
>>>>>>>>>>
Additional Link of Interest:
U.S. Customs and Border Protection:
http://www.customs.ustreas.gov/xp/cgov/import/infrequent_importer_info/internet_purchases.xml
I hope I've been able to supply you with enough information for you to
get a good start on importing your blankets. Both the "US Customs
Guide to Importing" and the Federal Trade Commission website are
chock-a-block full of information (have fun!). If you have any
questions, please post a clarification request before closing/rating
my answer and I'll be happy to respond.
Thank you,
hummer
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