If you are planning to start a business importing items into the USA, I suggest you read the following US Bureau of Custom’s papers
Importing into the United States: A Practical Guide for Commercial Importers — this is a 200-page document that tells you the eligible items you can import and the invoices required, among other things http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/tool…
How Cargo Flows Securely into the US http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/impo…
US Embassy (look at the last page as it has a good link of websites for additional info) http://canada.usembassy.gov/content/can_…
Other websites worth checking are:
CMTAC Trade Information Database http://latrade.cmtac.org/trade_info/inde…
Dont’s of Importing http://www.gattiassociates.com/CM/Articl…
Flowchart of the export process http://www.export.gov/exportbasics/index…
Going Global http://www.going-global.com/articles/
These trade association websites also have loads of information on how to start an export import business:
Federation of International Trade Association http://fita.org/index.html
Professional Association of Exporters and Importers http://www.paei.org/
You may also want to check out the following books:
- Import/Export: How to Get Started in International Trade
- Exporting, Importing, and Beyond : How to ‘Go Global’ With Your Small Business
- Selling to the World: Your Fast and Easy Guide to Exporting and Importing
- Start and Run a Profitable Exporting Business
- Start Your Own Import/Export Business

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One Response to “Do I Need An Import License To Import Apparel (clothing) ? How Much Does It Cost To Obtain An Import License F”

  1. imisidro says:

    Contact the small business association for your answer. The website is http://www.score.org. There is a SCORE location in your phone book or go online for a location near you.

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