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For Importers
This page is for importers, businesses, individual users, and others who may use the online customs platform during this phase of the initiative. It explains who the platform is for, why users may find it helpful, and what users can currently expect from the online process.
Who this is for
The online customs platform may be useful for:
Commercial Importers
Businesses that import goods into American Samoa for resale, operations, projects, or other commercial use.
Individual Users
Individuals who may need to prepare customs information for personal shipments, small-scale imports, or other filing needs.
Shipping and Forwarding
Users who work with shipping, forwarding, or related cargo documentation for inbound goods arriving by air or ocean.
U.S. Mail and Other Filers
Users preparing mail-related entries or other filings that may not follow the same pattern as air and ocean cargo shipments.
Passenger Baggage Entries
Travelers who may need to prepare customs information for dutiable goods in accompanied or unaccompanied baggage.
Why use the online process
The online process can help make filing easier to manage by giving importers a clearer way to prepare entries, organize documents, and follow progress during the current phase of the initiative.
Save your information
Return to your filing and continue where you left off without having to begin again each time you use the online process.
Manage documents
Keep invoices and supporting documents more organized in one place as part of the filing and review process.
Follow filing progress
View your filing online and follow updates as it moves through the current review process and toward next-step action.
Easier repeat use
The system can be especially useful for users who file more than once or need to manage multiple entries over time.
Better compliance
Using the online process can make it easier to complete filings correctly and provide the information Customs needs.
What users can do online
During this phase of the initiative, users may be able to:
Prepare Declarations
Create and prepare customs declarations online at your own pace.
Upload Documents
Attach invoices and supporting documents directly to your filing.
Track progress
Track filing progress and see updates as the process moves forward.
Important note about the current phase
Creating an account can make the online process easier to use, but current requirements may still vary depending on the phase of the initiative and the type of entry involved. Users who begin as guests may also have an account created automatically when an email address is provided as part of the entry process. Additional features and workflows may continue to evolve as Treasury and Customs gather operational experience and user feedback.