U.S. Customs resident agent for nonresident importers
A foreign (nonresident) corporation may not enter goods for consumption in the U.S. unless it has a resident agent, authorized to accept service of process, in the state where the port of entry is located, and a bond with a resident corporate surety (19 CFR 141.18). We serve as that resident agent for $400 per year for the first port state and $150 for each additional state.
What we do, and only this
- Appointment letter and acceptance, in your language with the English version controlling, e-signed, with instructions for your customs broker
- Accept service of process and CBP correspondence; scan the same day; forward within 1 business day with a translation; you acknowledge each item
- Weekly check of public CBP sources (forced-labor withhold release orders and the UFLPA Entity List) for your company name
We are not your importer of record, consignee, customs broker or surety. We never file entries, classify or value goods or pay duties, and give no customs or trade advice. You also need a licensed customs broker and a bond with a resident corporate surety.
Prices
| Customs Resident Agent | $400 per year, first port state |
| Additional port state | $150 per state per year |
| Customs add-on to an FDA or FCC plan | $290 per year, first state included |
| US Access Complete FDA Standard + FCC U.S. Agent + Customs resident agent (one state). | $2,190 per year |
Guides
- Can a Foreign Company Be Importer of Record in the U.S.?
- CBP Form 5106 for Nonresident Importers
- Importing to the U.S. After the End of De Minimis
- Resident Agent vs. Customs Broker vs. Registered Agent
By country
Resident agent for importers from China · Resident agent for importers from South Korea · Resident agent for importers from Vietnam · Resident agent for importers from India · Resident agent for importers from Taiwan · Resident agent for importers from Germany · Resident agent for importers from Mexico