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Importing into the United States

IMPORTING INTO THE US:   For questions about how to find the U.S. import duty for products exported from Qatar to the US, here is a step-by-step example of how to get general guidance on what the U.S. import duty may be.

Note:  U.S. Customs advises that the information provided below is for GENERAL GUIDANCE ONLY, that you should get expert advice from a licensed customs broker, and, “ ... for very specific duty on a particular item you may request a Binding Ruling. You may also receive guidance by calling your local Customs and Border Patrol Port.”

Classification:  Here are links to Classification sources at the Customs and Border Protection.

Ports Directory:  This link provides a list of 317 Customs ports of entry by state. There are many individuals who can assist with classification of your imports.

Customs Rulings:  This is a searchable database that provides links to official Memoranda of Customs Rulings for individual products. The product you have may have been classified in this manner, saving a lot of time and effort.