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Import Business in Hawaii
All merchandise coming into the U.S. must clear through U.S. Customs
Service and is subject to a customs duty unless specifically exempted from
duty by law. Clearance of imported goods involves a number of steps: entry,
valuation, appraisement, and liquidation.
The Hawaii Foreign Trade
Zone
Hawaii's Foreign-Trade Zone #9 is a duty-free, secure location authorized
by the federal government that is legally outside of the customs territory
of the United States. Companies at Foreign-Trade Zone #9 enjoy a number of
competitive benefits from operating in a "free trade" environment.
Export Business in Hawaii
A successful exporter based in Hawaii does not have to be a large
multinational corporation. A small business or even a single individual can
export profitably and successfully if the they are willing to put in the
time, make the effort, and pay careful attention to detail. It is the policy
of both the State of Hawaii and the United States government to expand our
export markets.