Rebates Subsequent To Importation

In-Depth Coverage: Country of Origin

Example

The U.S. buyer contracted to purchase shoes from the seller. The sale provided for FOB Hong Kong terms, and the buyer was responsible for costs of shipping and insurance. Specified dates for shipment were agreed to between the parties. Prior to the initial shipping date, the seller informed the buyer that the shipping date requirements would not be met. In order to meet delivery commitments in the United States, the parties agreed to ship the merchandise by air, rather than by sea. The seller agreed to reimburse the buyer for the cost differential between sea and air shipment. The seller reimbursed the buyer based upon the reconciliation of costs at the end of the season.

The merchandise was appraised at the invoiced unit values and no allowance was made for the freight differential reimbursement. The court agreed with Customs and indicated that the evidence does not support a finding that the shipping was a part of the price actually paid or payable or that price reductions were made. In addition, any rebate made after the date of importation must be disregarded in determining the transaction value.

1. Allied Int’l v. United States, 16 Ct. Int’l Trade 545 (1992).

2. Esprit de Corp v. United States, 17 Ct. Int’l Trade 195 (1993).

In-Depth Coverage: Importing Medical Device

Effect of Rebates After the Date of Importation

Any rebate of, or other decrease in, the price actually paid or payable that is made or otherwise effected between the buyer and seller after the date of importation of the merchandise into the United States shall be disregarded in determining the transaction value.”

Judicial Precedent:

In determining transaction value, Customs properly disregarded the importer's purchase bonus, which was contingent on certain quantity deliveries and payment of the purchase price in a pre-importation agreement with the seller. The Court indicated that absent any proof that the contingencies had actually occurred prior to the date of the entry, the bonus should be disregarded in the determination of transaction value.

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An ISF is required when cargo (ocean only) laden on vessel at a foreign port is destined for shipment into the U.S. Under ISF rule, some details regarding cargo must be transmitted to the CBP at least 24 hours before goods are loaded onto the vessel, or at least 24 hours prior to the departure to the U.S.

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Rebates Subsequent To Importation

Rebates and Transaction Value