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U.S. import estimate preparation checklist
Reviewed October 5, 2026

Prepare one product line at a time. Keep unknowns visible and attach the evidence behind each input before comparing prices or using an estimate.

Product and classification
[ ] Product description, function, materials, construction and technical sheet.
[ ] Candidate U.S. HTS code, relevant notes and broker confirmation; ruling reference if applicable.

Origin and preferences
[ ] Actual manufacturing origin, recorded separately from shipping country.
[ ] Evidence for any trade-preference claim; identify unresolved eligibility questions.

Value and quantity
[ ] Total customs value of the goods covered, with valuation adjustments documented.
[ ] Invoice and separately identified freight/insurance charges; do not assume FOB equals final customs value.
[ ] Required units and quantities for this tariff line; distinguish goods weight from freight chargeable weight.

Entry and transport
[ ] Planned entry date and transport mode, including whether the estimate assumptions match the broker quote.
[ ] Importer of record and broker responsibilities; quote scope and validity.

Reconcile the estimate
[ ] Finish all inputs, then press Calculate manually.
[ ] Save the total, lines, tariff release, sources and warnings together.
[ ] Mark unknown amounts as unresolved; budget unmodeled AD/CVD exposure and other contingencies separately.
[ ] Add freight, insurance, brokerage and logistics only once; confirm the final entry with the broker.

This is a preparation aid, not a customs filing, classification ruling or certificate of origin. It does not replace product-specific due diligence.

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