US ImportExport License
Navigate US import/export regulations with ease. Learn how to obtain necessary licenses , understand requirements , and avoid customs delays. Get expert tips for smooth import/export processes.
Find out if you need an import license or permit After you understand the basics of importing, check the requirements of the federal agency or agencies that regulate the product you plan to import . These CBP import guidelines describe the types of items that may need a license or permit.
Basic Importing and Exporting
Exporting Export Licenses Exporting a Motor Vehicle Changes to the Foreign Trade Regulations Export Requirements Department of State Import and Export Filings for Licenses and License Exemptions Introduction To U.S . Export Controls for the Commercial Space Industry
Various licenses may be required to ship products in or out of the United States. Learn how to get an import export license for your products when necessary.
15 CFR 748.4
§ 748.4 Basic guidance related to applying for a license . ( a ) License applicant — (1) Export transactions. Only a person in the United States may apply for a license to export items from the United States.
On January 26, 2009, the new rule titled Importer Security Filing and Additional Carrier Requirements (commonly known as "10+2") went into effect. This new rule applies to import cargo arriving to the United States by vessel. Failure to comply with the new rule could ultimately result in monetary penalties, increased inspections and delay of cargo.
U.S. Export Regulations
Comply with U.S . Export Regulations Overview U.S . Government rules, licenses , and other legal considerations may apply to your product or service. Before you export , you need to determine whether your product, technology, or service might need an export license .
Learn how to obtain an import-export license in the US with step-by-step instructions. Find all the relevant resources in one place.
About Licensing
License exceptions A license exception is an authorization described in part 740 of the EAR that allows you to export or reexport, under stated conditions, items subject to the EAR that otherwise would require a license .
How to get an export license or permit Most items exported to a foreign buyer will not need an export license or permit. But all items are subject to export control laws and regulations.