Import Questions

How long should importers retain copies of their import records?

Importers should retain copies of their import records for a period of 5 years from the date of import entry. Records that must be kept include, but are not limited to, commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, declarations of foreign manufacturers, and any additional documents required for the particular entry, either in paper form or as electrically-generated or machine readable material.

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