E-commerce · Cross Border
Importer-of-record responsibility
Published · Reviewed by The Diligence Standard Team · Updated
The importer of record carries obligations that may not transfer with the brand, supplier or marketplace account.
Records to reconcile
- Customs entries and bonds
- Entity and broker records
- Product compliance files
Warning signal
The seller cannot identify the importer or relies on a supplier to absorb all responsibility.
Transaction impact
Imports, penalties and inventory continuity may be exposed.
Response
Confirm the responsible entity and buyer’s post-close import structure.