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U.S. Customs Import Evaluation Tom Gould, C.C.S., CHB
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Credentials
Licensed Customs Broker Certified Customs SpecialistCustoms and International Trade Consultant Customs and Border Protection (CBP)oMember, Trade Support Network
Foreign Trade AssociationoMember, Board of Directors
Expertise and Specializationo Compliant Import Program Design/Managemento Apparel and Special Claim Programs
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Agenda
ClassificationsoDefinitions and Terminologyo Apparel Families
ResourcesUS Customs and Duty Free ProgramsImport HistoryCurrent Apparel Industry IssuesQuestions
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Classifications
Review of Kyocera Import Data
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Definitions and Terminology
Knit vs Woveno Knit – Chapter 61o Yarns are looped together (knit) to
make a fabric
oWoven – Chapter 62o Yarns are interlaced (woven) with
each other to make a fabric
oOther – Leather, Paper, Metal . . .
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Import HistoryReview of Company Import Data
Review of Kyocera Import Data
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Imports by Country of Origin
3,000,0001,500,000
600,000
300,000 115,000 70,000 15,000Value
Mexico Japan China (mainland) USAChina (Taiwan) Italy Singapore
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5 Year Summary
Year Value Duty Ave Duty Fees Year Value
2005 175,000,000 100,000 0.05% 180,000 0.10% 4,3002006 208,175,500 84,000 0.04% 220,000 0.11% 5,3002007 157,750,000 68,000 0.04% 178,000 0.11% 5,1002008 137,980,000 42,200 0.03% 183,100 0.13% 4,4502009 138,800,250 96,000 0.07% 124,900 0.09% 4,150Total $817,705,750 $390,200 0.05% $886,000 0.11% $23,300
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Questions?Thank You!