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Import procedures are subject to a specific process. For more information, consult Tips for New Importers on CBP's Website.
Further information on import and customs clearance procedure is available on the website of U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
The main options to import your commercial samples into the US:
To go further, check out our service Import Controls and Export Controls.
List of tariffs and local taxes that apply to your product on our service Customs Duties and Local Taxes.
According to NRF latest data (2022), the main retailers in US are:
• Walmart, with a turnover of $538.15 billions in retail sales
• Amazon.com ($330.20 billion)
• Schwarz Group ($158.58 billion)
• Aldi ($134.67 billion)
• Costco ($187.16 billion)
At the federal level, franchising is governed by the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) trade regulation rule entitled Disclosure Requirements and Prohibitions Concerning Franchising (16 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 436 (2007)) (FTC Franchise Rule). Federal registration is not required. The FTC Franchise Rule applies in all 50 states and US territories and protectorates (including the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam and the US Virgin Islands). The Federal Trade Commission regulates franchising at the federal level.
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