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Importer Resources

The U.S. imported over TWO TRILLION DOLLARS worth of goods in 2010. No question that businesses need to think globally. Ask yourself:

                    - How can my business benefit from importing?
                    - What factors influence my future business growth?
                    - What can I do to prepare & participate?

International trade is big business in our state and we know what it takes to make it happen. Learn about reasons to import and Florida's key import markets.  Contact the Cape Coral Economic Development Office today for importer resources and personalized business assistance in Cape Coral, Florida.
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Foreign Trade Zones
Cape Coral has two Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs), which allow businesses to import parts and components duty free if they use them to manufacture or assemble products for export.
Learn more about Cape Coral Foreign Trade Zones
Import Resources
 
The U.S. Customs website contains import information for new importers concerning U.S. regulations for importing goods.  It has an informative Frequently Asked Questions section. Click here for access.
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Contact our Cape Coral Economic Development Office today for assistance with relocating or expanding your business to Cape Coral, Florida.
Import Licenses & Permits

Businesses do not need a license to act as an importer.  However, some items require a license or permit from various government agencies in order to be imported. For more complete information, please see the U.S. Customs publication "Importing Into the U.S."  The chapter on "Special Requirements" provides complete information.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) paperwork does require an "importer number" as a means of identifying who the final recipient of the goods is. If you have a business tax number with the IRS, this number should be used as the importer number. If you do not have a business tax number, you may use your Social Security number.

A Customs Broker clears goods through CBP on behalf of importers who do not want to handle the various technicalities that are involved in importing.
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