Customs Clearance

Cataract is dedicated to providing professional services for all of you Importing and Exporting needs that involves the 'clearing' of goods through U.S. Customs. This involves 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., 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 year and is automatically renewable annually The continuous bond is for a sum of not less than $50,000 or 10% of the total duties paid in previous years. 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.

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.