An Import Entry Filing (IEF) is a crucial step in ensuring compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations for goods entering the United States. The total cost of an IEF filing depends on various factors, including a number of commercial invoices, commodity lines, and Partner Government Agency (PGA) requirements. pCustoms simplifies this process by allowing users to calculate estimated filing costs in advance, ensuring transparency and accurate budgeting. This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to determine your estimated IEF filing cost using pCustoms, helping importers plan their expenses efficiently.
Step 1: Go to the Import Entry Filing Calculator module
You need to click on the "Importer Entry Filing" at the left navigation bar:
Then, click on the "Calculator":
Step 2: Fill out the details
Now, it's time to fill out the information needed to calculate your estimated import entry filing cost. You need to enter the following:
Number of Invoices
Number of Commodities
Number of PGA filings
Physical exam status
The number of invoices is the total count of commercial invoices for your shipment:
The number of commodities is the total count of commodity lines in all of your commercial invoices for your shipment:
The number of PGA filings is the total count of PGA (Partner Government Agencies, such as FDA, DOT, EPA, USDA other than CBP) forms that need to be filed for your shipment:
If your cargo is subject to a physical exam by the US government (CBP or PGAs), choose the options from the radio buttons below accordingly:
Step 3: Submit the form and review your cost
Once you fill out all the details mentioned above, then click the "Calculate" button at the bottom:
You will see the estimated IEF cost in the below format:
If you want to update the details above to get IEF values for a different shipment, please click "Calculate" to calculate the new value with new details once you finish updating the details.
Calculating the estimated Import Entry Filing (IEF) cost in pCustoms helps importers plan their expenses efficiently while ensuring compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations. By entering key details such as the number of invoices, commodity lines, PGA filings, and physical exam status, users can quickly generate an accurate cost estimate. The system allows for easy recalculations, ensuring flexibility in planning for different shipments. With real-time cost estimation, pCustoms simplifies the customs filing process, providing transparency and helping importers budget more effectively.