CAIN (Customs Assigned Importer Number)
A CAIN is a Customs Assigned Importer Number used for foreign importers.
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Common customs term - It refers to an importer, whether an entity or individual, who is responsible for ensuring that legal goods are imported in accordance with the law of the place.
Customs Exam Fee
A customs exam fee is the fee incurred by the importer if a shipment has to go through a customs exam.
Continuous Customs Bond
The continuous import bond is a type of customs bond—a bond that guarantees the U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) that the importer will make good on its payment.
ISF (Importer Security Filing)
ISF is a US Customs and Border Protection rule that requires containerized cargo information, for security purposes, to be transmitted to the agency at least 24 hours before goods are loaded onto an ocean vessel headed to the U.S. for shipment into ...
Customs Exam
Your shipment may be chosen for a customs exam when being imported into the U.S..