Start small, make small mistakes;
Use the small shipments to work out the logistics;
Establish a relationship with a Customs Broker & a Freight Forwarder prior to shipping;
Learn the regulations, ask lots of questions;
The U.S. Customs holds the importer/exporter responsible for the actions of the Customs Broker & Freight Forwarder.
Not understanding the regulations prior to shipping;
Importing items without appropriate licenses;
Importing gray market merchandise;
Importing items without country of origin markings;
Not understanding all the importation costs, making the transaction economically unfeasible.
