Tariff Act of 1930: Fundamental U.S. customs law that provides the framework for import duties, customs procedures, and enforcement. Includes amendments and modern updates.
Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015: Modern legislation that strengthens enforcement of trade laws and simplifies import procedures for legitimate trade.
Customs Modernization Act: Act that modernized customs procedures and introduced the concepts of 'informed compliance' and 'shared responsibility' between CBP and importers.
U.S. Code Title 19: Primary collection of customs duties laws and regulations governing import transactions in the United States.
19 CFR �� 141.86: Specific regulations detailing required contents of commercial invoices and general documentation requirements for imports.
19 CFR �� 141.89: Regulations specifying additional information requirements for certain classes of merchandise in commercial invoices.
Customs Valuation Agreement: WTO agreement establishing international rules for determining the customs value of imported goods.
Internal Revenue Code - Import Provisions: Tax regulations and requirements specific to imported goods and international transactions.
ACE Regulations: Rules governing the Automated Commercial Environment system for electronic filing of import documentation.
False Claims Act: Anti-fraud legislation that imposes liability on persons/companies who defraud governmental programs, including customs.
19 CFR �� 163: Regulations specifying record keeping requirements for import transactions, including retention periods and documentation standards.
Federal Agency Product Requirements: Various agency-specific regulations (FDA, USDA, etc.) that may apply to particular types of imported goods.
