What’s inside the ClearanceIQ Playbook

What you get

• 11-section pocket guide — HTS, commercial invoice, bond, entry, bonded trucking, AD/CVD, de minimis, CTPAT basics, common holds
• 3 decision trees — pre-shipment, post-arrival, and HTS classification shortcuts
• Editable Word + PDF — fill in your own shipment data and reuse forever
• 6 ready-to-use templates — commercial invoice checklist, HTS classification worksheet, import bond request, CBP entry review, bonded trucking handoff, de minimis eligibility check
• Submission timeline — exactly what to file and when, in plain English
• Interactive digital companion — browser-based tracker with progress saving (bonus with purchase)

Table of Contents

• 1. Pre-Shipment Clearance Prep
• 2. HTS Classification Mastery
• 3. Commercial Invoice Checklist
• 4. Import Bond Basics
• 5. CBP Entry Process Walkthrough
• 6. Bonded Trucking & Carrier Selection
• 7. AD/CVD: Avoiding Anti-Dumping Duties
• 8. Section 321 & De Minimis Eligibility
• 9. CTPAT for Small Importers
• 10. 10 Most Common CBP Holds (and How to Beat Them)
• 11. Post-Entry Audit Readiness

Who this is for

• New importers doing their first CBP entry
• Amazon FBA sellers importing from China, Vietnam, or Mexico
• Small-scale importers tired of surprise duties and delays
• Anyone who’s ever had a shipment held for “further examination”

What it’s not

• Not legal advice — consult a licensed customs broker for your specific case
• Not a government form — don’t file this at CBP
• Not a subscription — pay once, keep forever

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