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International Import / Export

This guide will provide an overview of international purchasing and help familiarize you with the procedures used at the University of Minnesota. If you have any questions, please call Purchasing Services and ask for the buyer responsible for international purchasing. For Duty-Free entry information click on Information on Importing below.

Click on a link below for more information in each category.

Agent for Customs Clearance
Frequently used terms
Information on Importing
U.S. Customs Requirements

Affiliated Departments

Controller's Organization
Purchasing Services is one of the many departments that report the Controller's Organization.

Internal Service Organizations (ISOs)
ISOs and Auxiliaries are University departments that provide products or services for sale to other University departments.

University Travel Services
University Travel Services is your complete, one-stop location for all travel related questions; from policy to prices, it's all here.