Importer of Record (IOR) Service
Shipment-Specific U.S. Entry Coordination for FDA-Regulated Imports
Navigating U.S. import requirements for food, dietary supplements, and animal feed requires precise coordination between regulatory documentation, customs entry, and compliance obligations.
Consultare Inc. Group provides shipment-specific Importer of Record (IOR) administrative services to support U.S. customs entry and regulatory coordination—strictly aligned with FDA, CBP, and FSVP requirements.
Our role is limited, structured, and compliance-driven, ensuring proper documentation flow and communication throughout the import process.
Scope of IOR Services (Single Shipment Only)
1.Importer of Record Designation
- We act as the designated U.S. Importer of Record (IOR) for the identified shipment strictly for:
- • Customs declaration coordination
- • Regulatory documentation alignment
- We provide:
- • Legal business name
- • U.S. address
- • EIN / DUNS (as applicable)
- • Authorized contact details
- Important:
- This designation applies only to a single shipment and does not establish an ongoing importer relationship.
2. Shipment Documentation Collection & Administrative Review
- We collect and administratively review shipment documentation, including:
- • Commercial Invoice
- • Packing List
- • Bill of Lading / Airway Bill
- • Country of Origin documents
- • Certificates of Analysis or Free Sale (if applicable)
- Scope Limitation:
- Review is limited to document completeness and coordination only.
- No regulatory validation, classification, or compliance approval is performed.
3. Clearance Monitoring & Communication
- We support shipment visibility by:
- • Monitoring clearance status (based on broker/client updates)
- • Serving as an administrative contact point
- • Forwarding up to five (5) official regulatory communications
- Broker Disclaimer:
- We do not act as a customs broker and do not control or supervise broker activities.
4. Prior Notice Coordination (Not Filing)
- We:
- • Coordinate and verify Prior Notice confirmation numbers
- We do not:
- • File, amend, or submit Prior Notice (unless separately contracted)
5. Recordkeeping & Shipment Closure
- We facilitate:
- • Administrative recordkeeping of shipment documentation
- • Confirmation of shipment status (cleared, refused, or closed)
- All activities remain administrative in nature only.
Mandatory Prerequisites
1. FSVP & Qualified Individual (QI) Requirement
- For FDA-regulated products (food, dietary supplements, animal feed):
- • FSVP compliance is mandatory
- • A Qualified Individual (QI) must oversee the program
- • Consultare Inc. Group performs these functions under a separate FSVP/QI engagement, which is a prerequisite to IOR services.
2. Escrow Requirement (Pre-Funding Required)
- IOR services require a pre-funded escrow arrangement to cover third-party costs, including:
- • Duties and tariffs
- • Broker fees
- • FDA/CBP charges
- • Storage, demurrage, inspections
- Important:
- Services will not begin without escrow funding
- We do not calculate or guarantee these costs
- Escrow is governed under a separate agreement
Exclusions (Not Included)
- We do not provide:
- • Duty/tax calculation or payment
- • Prior Notice filing
- • FDA detention or enforcement resolution
- • HTS classification or valuation
- • Customs brokerage services
- • Regulatory approvals or certifications
Pricing Structure
- IOR Service Fee (Per Shipment)
- • 3% of declared shipment value, or
- • $399 minimum, whichever is greater
- Expedited Service (Optional):
- • +30% surcharge (subject to availability)
Optional Add-On Services
- (Contracted separately)
- • FSVP Agent & Qualified Individual (QI) Services
- • FDA Prior Notice Filing
- • Compliance Management Software
- • HTS Code Classification
- • Label & Product Regulatory Review
- • Supplier Documentation Review
Why Work With Us
- • ✓ Structured, Agreement-Based Compliance Model
- • ✓ Shipment-Specific Risk Containment
- • ✓ Clear Separation of Responsibilities
- • ✓ FDA (FSVP), CBP, and Import Process Expertise
- • ✓ Administrative Precision Without Regulatory Overreach
- Important Disclaimer:
- Consultare Inc. Group provides administrative and documentary coordination services only. We:
- • Do not assume ownership of goods
- • Do not guarantee clearance outcomes
- • Do not certify compliance or regulatory approval
- All responsibilities for:
- • Product compliance
- • Duties, taxes, and penalties
- • Regulatory actions
- All regulatory obligations remain solely with the Client.
Exclusions:
• Payment of duties, taxes, tariffs, storage, or demurrage fees
• Prior Notice filing
• FDA detention resolution or appeals
• Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) code verification
• Import logistics, broker, and/or freight coordination
• Customs bond procurement and duty/tax calculations
• Additional support or assistance required beyond included services stated above
Fees and Pricing
Add-ons (Optional):
- • Annual FSVP Agent representation and oversight - starts at $749.00/year per facility
- • FDA Prior Notice filing and submission - starts at $75 per shipment/product
- • FSVP Compliance Management Software subscription - starts at $149/month per user
- • FSVP Readiness Set-up Package for food exporters - starts at $4,950/facility
- • Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) code lookup for import products - starts at $99/SKU
- • Import product regulatory review for U.S. compliance - $650 per product
- • Food/supplement label regulatory review - starts at $750 per product
- • Foreign supplier documentation and shipment records review - custom quote
Why Choose FSVP Services?
- ✓ Cost-Efficient Model – Competitive per-shipment pricing keeps costs predictable.
- ✓ Full Compliance Assurance – We take on the Importer of Record (IOR) representation for your records.
- ✓ Expert Guidance – In-depth knowledge of FDA, USDA, and CBP regulations.
- ✓ Seamless Clearance – Minimize port delays and keep your supply chain moving.
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- Let us handle the regulatory burden while you focus on your business.
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FSVP Services – Your Partner in Compliant U.S. Imports.
Disclaimer:
Services are executed based on the available documentation to facilitate compliance per applicable regulations, but does not constitute assured regulatory approval, nor does it guarantee market acceptance, regulatory clearance, or product sales in the target market. The Company’s role as Importer of Record (IOR) is limited to providing representation for customs clearance purposes per shipment, and does not assume ownership of the goods, ongoing importer responsibilities, or any financial liability beyond agreed-upon fees. All duties, taxes, regulatory penalties, or additional charges assessed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) or the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) remain the sole responsibility of the client/shipper.
