The U.S. Customs Modernization Act introduced a concept known as “informed compliance” in order to increase the trade communities’ compliance with Customs laws and regulations.

 

Importers must exercise reasonable care in importing operations and adhere to specific guidelines that vary depending on the commodity, which you can find here.

 

Exercising reasonable care will help expedite the importing process because it decreases the likelihood of shipments being scrutinized or delayed.