| OK, here it is. The premise of the article is this, you | | | | Some of these high dollar self proclaimed importing |
| need to understand importing 101, if you plan to | | | | experts tell you to get familiar with all those import |
| import and sell on eBay or any other auction site, or | | | | regulations, tariffs, duties etc. Hog Wash, The |
| engage in international trade that requires importing | | | | customs broker that you have been talking too. |
| something from other countries to The USA and/or | | | | Guess what Bubba? They already know the laws, |
| your country. We import and sell on ebay, trade | | | | regulations, etc that you will be involved with. That's |
| shows, flea markets, etc. Importing is so easy that | | | | why you get a customs broker. OH, Did I share with |
| anyone can do it. Importing goes as far back as the | | | | you that you do not pay the customs broker, until |
| concept of trading because you have to get goods | | | | your goods get to them, or whatever place you |
| and materials that you do not have, from where | | | | having them sent too. There again, they will let you |
| they are, to where you are. You may need to import | | | | know how much and when to pay. |
| a particular item even if it is available in the country, | | | | Some self proclaimed experts tell ya to take care |
| when you can get it from another country at less | | | | that you are complying with all the rules and |
| money. One must understand some common sense | | | | regulations, that you need to plan for transportation, |
| aspects related importing. | | | | storage, insurance and documentation, and then |
| Things/questions you may need to consider: What do | | | | show this to a legal expert, pay them for their |
| I want to import? How much money do I have to | | | | advice. Get all these documents and terms of the |
| spend? What can I sell it for? What is the total cost | | | | contract examined by the legal experts. Hog Wash, |
| required to buy and sell the item? Who has this item? | | | | Or, you can let the customs broker take care of |
| Who do I need to contact, or bring on board to | | | | most if not all of these factors, for you. Cost for the |
| make this work? | | | | broker to do this Zero Dollars. |
| Consult professional legal experts prior to and while | | | | Some importers buy and deal with the manufacturer |
| you are talking with prospective suppliers. The very | | | | or supplier of the goods. Some like to outsource |
| first person and/or company you should contact is a | | | | these details to someone else that will handle all the |
| certified and approved United States customs | | | | issues related to the importing and purchase from |
| brokerage firm. Do a goggle search, if you do not | | | | him. However, dealing with the manufacturer or |
| know of one. Share with them that you are new to | | | | supplier is the best method, as it requires that you |
| this. Let them know all you know at this point. Then, | | | | should be personally in touch with the overseas |
| ask them what you need to do. They will share with | | | | supplier of the material. Oh did I share with you that |
| you virtually all you need to know. Cost to get this | | | | this generates the most profit. |
| advice Zero Dollars | | | | The above stated information is a very very brief, |
| You do not necessarily need to sign a contract, with | | | | not nearly complete synopsis of importing. However, |
| your supplier. Find out how and when monies from | | | | it does cover importing 101, an overview. Maybe, just |
| you to them are due. Do not worry about the | | | | maybe there is enough information and/or the lack |
| exchange rate the supplier already knows how many | | | | there of to peak your interest and start digging for |
| US Dollars they need to sell you their items, and they | | | | more information. One thing we share in conclusion is |
| know exactly how many U.S. Dollars it will take to | | | | this, anyone can do this, all you need is the |
| ship them to you. Speaking of shipping. DA Boat, DA | | | | determined what too. |
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