What’s inside the ClearanceIQ Playbook
Everything you need to pass CBP first entry, avoid surprise holds, and get your goods from port to shelf — without a broker on retainer.
Table of Contents
- 1. Pre-Shipment Clearance Prep
- 2. HTS Classification Mastery
- 3. Commercial Invoice Checklist
- 4. Import Bond Basics
- 5. CBP Entry Process Walkthrough
- 6. Bonded Trucking & Carrier Selection
- 7. AD/CVD: Avoiding Anti-Dumping Duties
- 8. Section 321 & De Minimis Eligibility
- 9. CTPAT for Small Importers
- 10. 10 Most Common CBP Holds (and How to Beat Them)
- 11. Post-Entry Audit Readiness
Templates & Tools Included
- Commercial Invoice Template (editable Word)
- HTS Classification Worksheet
- Import Bond Request Checklist
- CBP Entry Review Form
- Bonded Trucking Handoff Sheet
- De Minimis Eligibility Check
Decision Trees
- Pre-Shipment Path — do you need a bond, broker, or both?
- Post-Arrival Flow — what to do the moment freight hits the port
- HTS Shortcut — classify in under 2 minutes
What You Get
- PDF — print-ready, read on any device
- Editable Word — fill in your own shipment data and reuse forever
- Instant download — no waiting, no shipping