U.S. Customs: A Practitioner's Guide to Principles, Processes, and Procedures Book

Provides general overview and addresses three major areas of interest for all importers (compliance, enforcement, trade security). The book covers: -Fundamental elements of lawful importation, i.e., the importation process itself, classification, valuation, marking, and duty savings opportunities -Importer's recordkeeping obligations -Administrative and judicial review of CBP's decisions -CBP's auditing of importers' operations to determine compliance -Liquidated damages, penalties, and seizures -Government efforts to assure cargo security in aftermath of September 11.