If you have recently had a container inspected by Customs and Border Protection (CBP), you are probably wondering why you are being charged by the Centralized Examination Station (CES) conducting the inspection. While those charges might seem strange at first, it’s all part of the regular examination process.
What Is A Customs Exam?
Every day, thousands of shipments make their way through U.S. ports of entry, and it is the CBP’s responsibility to ensure that these shipments do not contain contraband or otherwise illegal items.
In order to protect our borders CBP has the right to inspect any shipment that enters the United States, and it is the importer’s responsibility to bear the costs of all cargo exams performed by the CES. It’s all under 19 USC 1467. That law applies to household products as well since there is no distinction between personal and commercial shipments when it comes to port inspections.
Accordingly, in order to avoid these charges best to direct your freight forwarder/customs broker to request to have your goods moved to a bonded warehouse.
Contact Abady Law Firm – Customs Examination Fees Assistance
The best way to avoid having your shipment stopped is by ensuring you work with a knowledgeable attorney to assist with all your required documents. For more information on the charges that come with a CBP inspection as well as any other customs law issue, please contact Abady Law Firm (www.customsesq.com) at 800-549-5099.
