3.1 Overview of the regulatory framework
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Institution
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Matters for Attention
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CBP(US Customs and Border Protection)
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Import declaration, classification (HTSUS), Valuation, Origin,301 Tariffs, etc.
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FDA
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If the equipment/Components involving potable water contact materials may fall into the relevant regulatory
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EPA
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Environmental impact, specific chemicals/Refrigerant; Part of water treatment chemicals are managed in separate books.
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OSHA / NRTL（UL、ETLetc.)
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Electrical and Mechanical Safety Market Access (common customer or state regulatory requirements)
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FCC
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Electromagnetic compatibility with wireless communication module/RF Requirements
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3.2 Core Requirements for Import Customs Clearance
- Importer (IOR）: Must have U.S. importer; can use customer's own tax number or complianceImpoter of Record。
- ISF（10+2）: Shipping must be accurately submitted before shipment.Importer Security Filing。
- Entry Declaration: Official Entry Declaration (Entry), correctHTSCode, customs value, country of origin.
- Origin mark: The product and outer packaging shall be clear and durable“Made in China”Such as identification.
- Trade Remedies and Tariffs: Continuous verification of whether it falls Section 301, anti-dumping/Countervailing (AD/CVD1) List; fan parts are occasionally subject to case risk and must be checked one by one.
- Wooden packaging:Complies withISPM 15。
3.3 Product Compliance (Market Access)
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Scene
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Suggested action
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electrified complete machine/Control cabinet
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ObtainUL/ETLWaitNRTLCertification or supply according to customer specified standards
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Electric motor
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focus on energy efficiency (e. g.DOErelated requirements, depending on the product) and nameplate specifications
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POTABLE WATER CONTACT COMPONENTS
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AssessmentNSF/ANSI 61Customer or project specification requirements such
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Maintenance parts containing chemicals
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ProvideSDS, completedTSCADeclaration of Conformance (if applicable)
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3.4 List of documents (United States)
- Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading
- ISFdeclarations (manufacturer, seller, buyer, place of receipt,HTSetc.)
- Certificate of Origin / Declaration of Origin
- Product specification, electrical schematic diagram, nameplate photo (high frequency during inspection)
- UL/ETLCertificate or Document of Conformance (if any)
- SDS(when chemicals are involved)
- Authorized Customs Declaration (Power of Attorney) to the U.S. Customs
3.5 Key Points of Operation
- Invoice Name Avoid General Writing“parts”, should be written clearly“roots blower impeller / gas blower spare parts for wastewater aeration”And so on.
- Related transactions pay attention to the reasonableness of customs valuation and transfer pricing.
- For U.S. project-based procurement, confirm in advance whether it is required. Buy American / BABA Local content terms such as (common for public projects).
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