What You Should Know
All merchandise entering and exiting the United States must clear customs and is subject to a customs duty, unless specifically exempted by law.
Customs clearance involves a number of steps:
- entry
- inspection
- appraisement
- classification
- liquidation
You’ll find general information on importing and exporting goods at the U.S. Bureau of Customs and Border Protection website, including forms.
Importing/Duty Free Entry
The University has designated the following entity to serve as our brokerage firm to handle entry on our behalf:
Farrell Forwarding Company, Inc.
Contact: Joseph Conte, Vice President, Imports
Box E, JFK International Airport
Jamaica, NY 11430
Phone: 516-881-7500 Ext 105
Fax: 516-881-7499
Web: www.farrellintl.com
If you have issues concerning shipments clearing customs, contact the Joseph Conte at Farrell Forwarding, above.
Temporary importing often avoids the payment of duties and taxes, but requires an ATA Carnet. You’ll find more information at the International Trade Administration Resource page.
Exporting
The University’s Export Controls website addresses many issues related to export controls.
You’ll find information about filling out the Shipper's Export Declaration form at the Census Department’s foreign trade site.
According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, shipping brokers usually require an ECCN, Export Control Classification Number. The Bureau of Industry and Security has instructions and forms online.
Additional export documentation information is available from the Trade Information Center:
International Trade Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
1-800-USA-TRADE
TIC@tradeinfo.doc.gov
Sanctioned Countries
The U.S. Department of Treasury website lists the current countries under sanction by the United States.
