U.S. Customs Import Evaluation Tom Gould, C.C.S., CHB

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Credentials

Licensed Customs Broker Certified Customs SpecialistCustoms and International Trade Consultant Customs and Border Protection (CBP)oMember, Trade Support Network

Foreign Trade AssociationoMember, Board of Directors

Expertise and Specializationo Compliant Import Program Design/Managemento Apparel and Special Claim Programs

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Agenda

ClassificationsoDefinitions and Terminologyo Apparel Families

ResourcesUS Customs and Duty Free ProgramsImport HistoryCurrent Apparel Industry IssuesQuestions

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Classifications

Review of Kyocera Import Data

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Definitions and Terminology

Knit vs Woveno Knit – Chapter 61o Yarns are looped together (knit) to

make a fabric

oWoven – Chapter 62o Yarns are interlaced (woven) with

each other to make a fabric

oOther – Leather, Paper, Metal . . .

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Import HistoryReview of Company Import Data

Review of Kyocera Import Data

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Imports by Country of Origin

3,000,0001,500,000

600,000

300,000 115,000 70,000 15,000Value

Mexico Japan China (mainland) USAChina (Taiwan) Italy Singapore

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5 Year Summary

Year Value Duty Ave Duty Fees Year Value

2005 175,000,000 100,000 0.05% 180,000 0.10% 4,3002006 208,175,500 84,000 0.04% 220,000 0.11% 5,3002007 157,750,000 68,000 0.04% 178,000 0.11% 5,1002008 137,980,000 42,200 0.03% 183,100 0.13% 4,4502009 138,800,250 96,000 0.07% 124,900 0.09% 4,150Total $817,705,750 $390,200 0.05% $886,000 0.11% $23,300

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Questions?Thank You!