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AllPoints Unlimited
AllPoints Unlimited Inc. is a U.S.-based freight forwarder and logistics provider with over 25 years of experience. We help businesses move cargo efficiently, compliantly, and on time — across the U.S. and around the world.
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1. CF19 – Protest
Used to administratively contest a decision made by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regarding imported merchandise. This is the primary method for an importer to challenge decisions like duty assessments, classification, or valuation. Protests generally must be filed within 180 days of the date of liquidation.
2. CF214 – Application for Foreign-Trade Zone Admission and/or Status Designation
Filed to formally admit merchandise into a Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) and designate its customs status upon admission. The status assigned (e.g., privileged foreign, non-privileged foreign, or zone-restricted) determines the future duty liability and privileges of the merchandise within the zone.
3. CF301 – Customs Bond
A contract guaranteeing the payment of duties, taxes, and penalties, as well as compliance with all CBP laws and regulations for a specific transaction or over a period of time. Required for most import activities, including entry, transportation, and operation of a bonded warehouse or foreign-trade zone.
4. CF401 – ACH Application
The application used to enroll in the Automated Clearing House (ACH) program, which allows for electronic payment of import duties, taxes, and fees directly from a U.S. bank account. ACH participants can pay by credit (CBP debits their account) or debit (importer initiates the payment).
5. CF434 – NAFTA Certificate of Origin
Used to certify that goods exported between the United States, Canada, and Mexico qualify for preferential tariff (duty-free or reduced-duty) treatment under the terms of the USMCA (formerly NAFTA). Although largely replaced by the USMCA certification process, this form may still be used for legacy shipments or as a basis for a claim under the new agreement.
1. U.S. Customs and Border Protection
What is this for?
The primary law enforcement agency responsible for protecting America's borders, facilitating lawful international trade and travel, and enforcing hundreds of U.S. trade and immigration regulations.
2. U.S. Department of Transportation
What is this for?
The federal department that establishes the nation's overarching transportation policies, overseeing and ensuring the safety, efficiency, and modern condition of all major transit systems.
3. U.S. Department of Homeland Security
What is this for?
The federal department tasked with securing the nation from threats including terrorism, natural disasters, and border security issues; oversees CBP, ICE, and FEMA.
4. U.S. Department of Agriculture
What is this for?
The federal executive department that provides leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, rural development, nutrition, and related issues.
5. USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
What is this for?
The USDA agency responsible for protecting the health and value of American agriculture and natural resources against invasive pests and diseases.
6. USDA Guidelines for Importing to the United States
What is this for?
Official USDA guidelines establishing that foreign regulatory systems must employ sanitary and health measures equivalent to U.S. standards for imported agricultural goods.
7. Office of Hazardous Materials Safety (PHMSA)
What is this for?
The division that carries out a national safety and security program to protect against risks from hazardous materials transportation across all modes.
8. Transport Canada Dangerous Goods Web Page
What is this for?
The Canadian government program that develops safety standards and regulations for the safe transportation of dangerous goods across all modes of transport.
9. FDA Product Code Builder
What is this for?
An FDA online tool that helps importers and businesses generate the correct five-to-seven character FDA product codes required for FDA-regulated products.
10. FDA - Prior Notice of Imported Foods
What is this for?
The FDA requirement under the Bioterrorism Act mandating that advance notification of all imported food shipments be submitted before arrival.
11. Textile Labeling, Care Labeling Requirements, and Rn Information
What is this for?
FTC regulations requiring most textile, wool, and fur products to have labels disclosing fiber content, country of origin, and manufacturer identity via an RN.
12. Online Applicaiton for RN Number
What is this for?
The FTC's online portal where businesses can register to obtain, update, or cancel an RN (Registered Identification Number) for product labels.
13. Currency Converter (OFX)
What is this for?
A global money transfer platform and currency converter that supports international payments in over 50 currencies across 170+ countries.
14. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Office of Law Enforcement
What is this for?
The office that investigates wildlife crimes and regulates the wildlife trade to conserve wildlife resources, using special agents and wildlife inspectors.
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