Import Policy, Procedures And Documentation

Import Policy, Procedures & Documentation is a hands-on reference that converts import regulations into repeatable operational workflows. Beginning with the policy landscape and regulatory actors, the book explains import licensing regimes, prohibited/restricted items, and how free trade agreements and rules of origin affect duties. Core procedural chapters walk readers through tariff classification (HS/HSN), customs valuation, calculating landed cost, preparing key documents (commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading/air waybill, certificate of origin, permits and inspection certificates), and filing customs declarations. Dedicated sections cover bonded warehouses, temporary imports, duty drawback and refund procedures, import finance options and common payment methods (LCs, collections). Practical elements include step-by-step customs clearance checklists, specimen forms, dialogue templates for freight forwarders and banks, troubleshooting for common hold-ups (inspections, classification disputes, missing docs), and a compliance calendar. Jurisdictional notes flag where national agencies (customs, trade ministries, health/phytosanitary authorities) impose specific documentation or licensing, and advise on seeking local counsel for country-specific rules. Designed as a desk manual for first-time importers and seasoned logistics teams alike, the book reduces clearance delays, avoids fines, and speeds up time-to-delivery.