Who usually pays customs fees?
Who usually pays customs fees? Reminder: U.S. Customs and Border Protection holds the importer - YOU - liable for the payment of duty not the seller. Personal vs. Commercial Use: Many import regulations only apply to goods imported for commercial - business or resale - purposes.
How does customs work at the airport?
Present your declaration form to a customs official. Custom officials may or may not inspect your luggage. If they do check your bags and find restricted items, you may be asked to pay duty and/or fines. This is why it is critical to declare items as asked and required.
Who handles customs clearance?
Customs Brokers are licensed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to conduct CBP business on behalf of importers. They take the burden of filling out paperwork and obtaining a CBP bond off of the importer's hands.
Do you pay customs at airport?
Paying duty at U.S. Customs If you owe duty, it must be paid upon arrival in the United States. You may pay with U.S. currency, a personal check drawn on a U.S. bank, or a government check, money order, or traveler's check (as long as the amount isn't over $50 more than the duty you owe).