Import and CPSC Compliance


Import Compliance Overview

We all know that time is money and we do not want product held up by US Customs or other government agencies. Our goal from Direct Import Advisors is to have your products delivered to your warehouse with zero delays. All importers need to attain a 100% compliance level with Customs and maintain a low risk environment and we can deliver that service for you. How do you get there? Barry, developed a Customs Compliance Program that enabled Hasbro to be accepted into the Importer's Self Assessment program on trade compliance. In addition, he developed a team to implement a successful program where Hasbro was accepted into the Importer's Self Assessment program on product safety. These two programs enabled Hasbro to attain a low risk assessment and a 100% compliace level.

IMPORT COMPLIANCE AREAS

• PRODUCT SAFETY:   The Consumer Protection Safety Commission plans to be actively involve in the testing and examining all imports into the United States. All importers need to have a certified statement from CPSC that your product complys to their safety standards. Direct Import Advisors can help you identified the data elements you need to apply for the affidavit.

• INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS:  Is your product unique? Do you want to stop other importers from copying your product? Do you want to make sure that your product is not stopped from entering the United States due to someone's else copyright or trademark? Direct Importers Advisors can help you in making that assessment.

• TRADE COMPLIANCE:   Many importers do not understand the three key components on trade compliance. All three of the below are the major topics that United Staes Customs enforces in order for the them to stop the importation of said articles due to lower valus that deprived the US government of revenues. Direct Import Advisors can help you with a program that would put your mind at ease in making sure you have the correct information for Customs.

    1.  COMMISSIONS
    2.  PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
    3.  ROYALTIES


• CPSC COMPLIANCE:   The Consumer Protection Safety Commission plans to be actively involve in the testing and examining all imports into the United States. All importers need to have a certified statement from CPSC that your product complys to their safety standards. Direct Import Advisors can help you identified the data elements you need to apply for the affidavit.

• Binding Rulings  

• Fee Trade Zones  

• NAFTA  


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