How Do You Apply For An Import License?
An import license is just a formal document allowing a person or group to bring in goods from outside its own borders. According to the United States Department of Commerce, a person does not always need to get an import license. She may still need governmental authorization, however. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), formed in 2003, is the primary agency that deals with licensing and governmental import authorizations. There are offices located throughout the U.S. Determine what you will import and how much. This will dictate whether you need to have a license or authorization. This is important because certain imports are subject to different federal regulations. Importing items subject to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), cheese or dairy, for example, requires a license. Currently, bringing in petroleum products only requires import authorization. Obtain an import number of record. If you are in business already, use your tax identification number. The government also
