Upload a commercial invoice, packing list, or product list to your Greenwich import desk, and an Import Readiness Review is prepared automatically. It shows who controls the import; importer-of-record, CBP Form 5106, and customs-bond setup gaps; a preliminary HTS classification for each product line; partner government agency flags (FDA · CPSC · USDA); missing documents; and your next steps. Usually ready within the hour.
Most import delays are visible in the paperwork before the cargo ever moves: the wrong party set up to make entry, no customs bond in place, a product line with no defensible classification, an FDA-regulated item nobody flagged, a missing document that surfaces at the port. The Import Readiness Review reads your documents the way an entry gets prepared — and shows what would slow yours down while there is still time to fix it.
It is free, it starts from documents you already have, and it is usually ready within the hour.
What the review covers
- Importer setup. Who is positioned to control the import — importer-of-record status, CBP Form 5106 registration, and customs-bond readiness — and what is still missing before an entry can be filed.
- Product-by-product HTS candidates. A preliminary HTS classification for each product line, with a confidence level, so you can see which lines look settled and which need broker attention.
- Duty exposure notes. What each candidate classification implies for duties, so cost surprises surface before the shipment does.
- Partner government agency flags. Product lines that look likely to involve FDA, CPSC, or USDA requirements at entry.
- Document gaps. Which documents are missing or incomplete for a clean entry, from the commercial invoice down to product details.
- Prioritized next steps. A short, ordered list of what to fix first, ranked by what would actually delay your shipment.
How it works
Create your import desk account
Sign up free at your Greenwich import desk. No card required, and nothing to install.
Upload your documents
Add a commercial invoice, packing list, or product list — PDF, image, or CSV. One document is enough to start.
Your review is prepared automatically
The Import Readiness Review is built from what you uploaded, usually in under an hour. You are notified the moment it is ready.
Read it in your import desk — then talk it through
Open the review in your import desk, and book a call to walk through the findings and next steps with the Greenwich team.
What to upload
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Product list or spec sheet
- A prior CBP Form 7501 entry summary, if you have imported before
PDF, image, or CSV — any format works. One document is enough to start; each additional document makes the review more complete.
The review is preliminary and produced from the documents you provide. Before any filing, a licensed U.S. customs broker verifies classification and entry details. This is not legal advice.
Upload one document. Know where your import stands within the hour.
Create a free Greenwich import desk account, add a commercial invoice, packing list, or product list, and your Import Readiness Review is prepared automatically.
- Importer-of-record, CBP Form 5106, and bond setup check
- Preliminary HTS classification for every product line
- FDA · CPSC · USDA flags and missing-document list
- Prioritized next steps before you ship
Frequently asked questions
Is it really free?
Yes. The Import Readiness Review is free and no card is required. You see what your documents show about your import, and you decide whether you want help fixing what the review finds.
How long does it take?
Usually under an hour from upload. The review is prepared automatically in your import desk and you are notified when it is ready. Long product lists with many distinct items can take somewhat longer.
What documents do I need?
Any one of a commercial invoice, a packing list, or a product list or spec sheet is enough to start. If you have imported before, a prior CBP Form 7501 entry summary makes the review more complete. PDF, image, and CSV formats are all accepted.
Is the HTS classification final?
No. The review shows preliminary HTS candidates for each product line, with a confidence level, so duty exposure is visible early. Before any filing, a licensed U.S. customs broker verifies classification and entry details against your actual products and documents.
I'm a foreign company without a U.S. entity — can I use this?
Yes. A foreign company can import into the United States as a foreign importer of record, and the review flags exactly what that setup requires — importer-of-record registration on CBP Form 5106, a customs bond, and a licensed U.S. customs broker. Greenwich sets up all of it for foreign importers.
The Import Readiness Review is preliminary operational guidance prepared from importer-provided documents. Before any filing, a licensed U.S. customs broker verifies classification and entry details. It is not legal advice, and entry treatment depends on the specific shipment and documents. Page updated August 4, 2026.