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United States — Customs Guide

North America — US Customs Territory

US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) enforces the Tariff Act and Title 19 CFR. Seizures, penalties (19 USC 1592) and forfeiture procedures are highly formalized — deadlines matter.

Customs unionIndependent (USMCA preferences)
Tariff systemHTSUS (USITC)
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)
Official languageEnglish

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Customs Authority

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)Official national customs administration
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Customs Directorates & Field Offices

LA/Long Beach Field OfficeNew York Field OfficeHouston Field OfficeChicago Field OfficeCBP FP&F (Fines, Penalties & Forfeitures) offices

Customs Legislation & Tariff

Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C.)Core customs statute incl. §1592 penalties
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19 CFR — Customs DutiesImplementing regulations
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HTSUS — Harmonized Tariff ScheduleUS tariff schedule (USITC)
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Major Ports & Border Gates

Los Angeles / Long BeachNew York / New JerseySavannahHoustonLaredo (MX border)Chicago O’Hare

Common Problems Handled in United States

CBP seizures & forfeiture§1592 penalty casesSection 301 / AD-CVD dutiesUFLPA detentionsPrior disclosure strategy

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