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Basic Importing and Exporting
- Tips for New Importers and Exporters - Revised 05/31/2011featured see also
- 05/31/2011

Importing goods without researching entry requirements in advance can be a costly experience.
- TSCA Import and Export Requirementsfeatured see also (offsite link)
EPA posts information on requirements under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for persons who import and/or export chemical substances into and out of the United States.
- Change in Non-Compliant Mini-Truck Importations
- 09/18/2008
- Importing a Motor Vehicle
- 08/23/2012
arrowExport Documents, Licenses and Requirements
- Importing into the United Statesfeatured see also
Publication # 0000-0504

- 12/05/2006

Explains process of importing goods into the U.S., including informed compliance, invoices, duty assessments, classification and value, marking requirements, etc.
Importing into the United States - pdf versionpdf - 467 KB.
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Laboratories and Scientific Services coordinates technical and scientific support to all CBP trade and border protection activities.
- Medication/Drugsfeatured see also
In virtually all instances, individual citizens are prohibited from importing prescription drugs into the United States.
- Internet Purchases
This page discusses the procedures and pitfalls associated with importing goods purchased over the Internet from foreign sources.
- Non-Resident, Returning Military, and Returning Official Government Employee Importations of Personal Vehicle for Personal Use
- 06/11/2003
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Basic Importing and Exporting
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 Trade Publications
 Importing into the United States
(pdf - 467 KB.)
 Medication/Drugs
 Know Before You Go
 Legal Decisions/Publications
 Informed Compliance Publications
 Tips for New Importers and Exporters
right arrowon the web:
 TSCA Import and Export Requirements
 Q&A for General License Covering Visits to Family in Cuba
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