Customs Clearance

Cataract is dedicated to providing professional services for all of your Importing and Exporting needs that involves the 'clearing' of goods through U.S. Customs and Canada Customs. This includes the preparation of documents and/or electronic submissions, the calculation (and usually the payment), on behalf of the client, of taxes, duties and excises, and facilitating communication between the importer/exporter and governmental authorities.

Trade Consulting

Cataract will help companies that import or export into the U.S. and Canada, deal with the complex customs regulations. Ranging from Tariff Classification, Valuation, Reconciliation, Importer Security Filing, Compliance as well as C-TPAT Security to name a few.

Continuous Bonds

A continuous customs surety bond guarantees that all customs duties and penalties assessed and charged by U.S. Customs will be paid by the importer. The bond is effective for a one year period and is automatically renewable annually

Duty Drawback

Drawback is a refund, reduction or waiver, in whole or in part, of Customs duties collected upon importation of an article or materials which are subsequently exported. Cataract has the ability to determine your eligibility and facilitate the refund process with U.S. Customs.

Various Customs Documents

Cataract will also prepare and submit documentation to notify or obtain the clearance from other government agencies such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Fish and Wildlife Service, and many others.

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