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Are Nonprofit Organizations exempt from paying CBP Duty on permanent imports?
If your nonprofit organization is permanently importing goods for religious, educational or scientific purposes, there is a possibility your goods may be exempt from duty. You need to reference the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), Section XXII, heading 9810 to see if your importation meets the specifications for one of the provisions. If the goods your organization is importing are valued at $2,000 or more, you will be required to file a formal entry, which means a Customs bond CBP Form 301 is needed. You can obtain a Customs bond from a Treasury licensed surety company. The bond serves as insurance and if CBP has to collect monies, we collect it against the surety company that issued the bond. A list of sureties is available on the Treasury web site under publications, circular 570. You may also want to consider hiring a Customs broker to file your entry documents on your behalf, to simplify clearance of your goods. A list of Customs brokers can be obtained by selecting the State and City and under the city information there will be a link for Brokers available in that area. For additional information on formal entry requirements, please see our publication 'Importing into the United States' . If you need assistance determining whether your importation meet the specifications for one of the provisions, please consult with an Import Specialist at the port through which the goods will be imported. For port information click on the State and City.
Customs & Border Protection (CBP), Department of Homeland Security
http://www.cbp.gov/
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