Special Procurements:

4.8 - U.S. Customs Clearance

PURPOSE

To define the procedure to obtain customs clearance and expedite entry of goods into the United States from foreign countries.

POLICY

All customs clearance activities for Rensselaer are to be coordinated by the Purchasing Department.

PROCEDURE

The Purchasing Department will work with the vendor and the customs clearing company at the port of entry for all material and equipment purchases arriving from foreign countries.

A fee may be associated with entry that will be the responsibility of the Requesting Department.

Revised 3/02, 1/05