Import Support
IOR Assistance
Fee: $125 / shipment (Starting fee)
The importer of record (IOR) is the party that appears as the importer at US customs and is responsible for the duties and the entry declaration. With IOR Assistance, we act as the importer of your goods in the United States; you do not need to set up a US company or find a buyer to act as importer. A licensed customs broker files the entry and clears the goods through customs; we coordinate the process.
Who Is Obligated?
Exporters with no US company and no buyer who can appear as the importer.
What We Do
- We act as the importer of record (IOR) for your goods at US customs.
- We check your shipping documents and coordinate with the licensed customs broker for the entry and customs clearance.
- For products regulated by FDA or USDA, we match the shipment’s notifications with the customs entry.
- We direct the cleared goods to the delivery address you specify.
What You Receive
- Importer of record (IOR) service at US customs
- Entry and customs clearance coordinated with the customs broker
- Customs entry documents
US IOR Application
Shipper, shipment, product, delivery and document details so we can act as the importer of record (IOR) in the US for your goods and coordinate customs clearance with the broker.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I need to set up a US company for IOR Assistance?
- No. We act as the importer of your goods at US customs; you do not need to set up a US company or find a buyer to act as importer.
- Who handles the customs procedures?
- A licensed customs broker files the entry and clears the goods through customs. We check your shipping documents, coordinate the process and direct the goods to the delivery address you specify.
- Do you offer this service for FDA or USDA products as well?
- Yes. For these products we match the shipment’s FDA or USDA notifications with the customs entry; for food, for example, a Prior Notice filing is required.
Sources: 19 CFR 101.1; CBP: Tips for New Importers and Exporters.