Welcome to BAS.I.C.S.

BAS.I.C.S. are the ones to choose when you need U.S. import duty rate classification. We specialize in advising the proper U.S. duty rate for merchandise that is imported into the United States.

BASile Import Customs Specialists is a Wisconsin-based company providing import classification and binding ruling services to individuals, importers, and manufacturers who plan to import merchandise into the United States. The use of the services provided by BAS.I.C.S. meets the “Reasonable Care” guidelines required by U.S. Customs. Under the Mod Act, importers who fail to exercise “reasonable care” when importing goods into the United States will be deemed to have acted negligently, and are subject to possible increased duties and monetary penalties.

On December 4, 1997, Customs published a “reasonable care” checklist as part of its informed compliance program to help and encourage importers to establish and maintain reasonable care procedures. In the preamble, Customs states “that the checklist is not an attempt to create a presumption of negligence, but rather, an attempt to educate, inform, and provide guidance to the importing community.” Although the checklist is neither exhaustive nor has the force of law, it includes a wide range of general, commodity, and transaction-specific questions, as well as questions for those involved with special trade programs or with trade-sensitive products such as textiles. All importers are encouraged to periodically review the checklist as part of an overall internal compliance program.

Our mission is to become the premiere provider for individuals and small-to-medium-sized importers and manufacturers. BAS.I.C.S. is dedicated to building long-term relationships with our customers through quality training and customer support. We want to be recognized as the leading binding ruling assistance and guidance company in the United States. Our long-term goal is to provide global service to foreign manufacturers.

There are approximately 20 million shipments imported into the United States each year. This amount is increasing by 8% per year. Research indicates that BAS.I.C.S.’s target market finds it difficult to obtain reliable and authoritative assistance and guidance on United States Customs regulations. The Harmonize Tariff Schedule of the United States is sometimes difficult to decipher for an individual, importer, and/or manufacturer. A misconception of importers is that all brokers who process their shipments through U.S. Customs understand compliance issues. Specialized education and training are required to correctly classify imported goods. In an attempt to prevent Customs penalties, BAS.I.C.S. will cater to these needs and develop strong customer relations. Use of the services provided by BAS.I.C.S. meets the “reasonable care” guidelines required by U.S. Customs.

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