Glossary

# A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
There are currently 24 names in this directory beginning with the letter I.
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Importer Identification Number (IN)
A number assigned by CBP to identify importers.
Importer of Controlled Merchandise
An individual or entity that imports goods subject to special controls or regulations.
Importer of Record
The individual or entity responsible for ensuring that imported goods comply with all customs regulations.
Importer Security Filing (ISF) Amendment
An update or correction made to the ISF data after its initial submission.
Importer Security Filing (ISF) Amendment Process
The steps involved in making changes or corrections to ISF data.
Importer Security Filing (ISF) Amendment Process Implementation
The steps involved in making changes or corrections to ISF data.
Importer Security Filing (ISF) Process
The procedures for submitting ISF data for cargo shipments entering the United States.
Importer Security Filing (ISF) Process Implementation
The procedures for submitting ISF data for cargo shipments entering the United States.
In-Bond
A status that allows goods to be transported within the United States without being cleared by customs, typically to another port for export or other purposes.
In-Bond Entry (CBP Form 7512)
A customs document that authorizes the movement of bonded goods within the United States.
In-Bond Entry (CBP Form 7512) Process
The steps involved in obtaining authorization for the movement of bonded goods within the United States.
In-Bond Entry (CBP Form 7512) Process Implementation
The steps involved in obtaining authorization for the movement of bonded goods within the United Stat
Incoterms (International Commercial Terms)
A standardized set of international trade terms that define the responsibilities of buyers and sellers for the delivery of goods.
Informal Entry
A simplified customs entry process for certain low-value or non-restricted goods.
Informed Compliance
A CBP program that provides importers with guidance on compliance with customs laws and regulations.
Infrequent Shipper
An importer who infrequently engages in international trade and may have specific customs clearance requirements.
Inspection
The process of physically examining imported goods to verify their description, classification, and compliance with customs regulations.
Internal Transaction Number (ITN)
A number assigned to AES filings for tracking exports.
International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
A global business organization that publishes Incoterms and other trade-related guidelines.
International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Incoterms
A set of international trade terms that define the responsibilities of buyers and sellers for the delive
International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Incoterms Implementation
The use of ICC Incoterms to define responsibilities for buyers and sellers in internation
ISF Bond (Importer Security Filing Bond)
A financial guarantee to ensure compliance with ISF requirements for cargo shipments entering the United States.
ISF Late Response
A situation in which an importer fails to respond to a CBP Request for Information related to ISF in a timely manner.
ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations)
U.S. regulations that control the export and import of defense articles and services.