Our business model
Import responsibility.
Clearly defined.
GGP purchases, imports, and resells merchandise as principal—not as the customer’s purchasing agent, nominal importer, or IOR-number provider.
The role of GGP
GGP acts as a principal buyer, importer of record, and U.S. seller for merchandise that it purchases for resale. GGP contracts with foreign suppliers in its own name, pays its supplier and import-related obligations, and resells the merchandise to U.S. customers under separate domestic sales agreements.
GGP does not lend or rent its importer number, act as a nominal importer, or conduct customs business on behalf of another party. Licensed customs brokers and transportation providers perform their respective regulated services.
How the transaction works
GGP purchases the merchandise
GGP buys from foreign suppliers in its own name and assumes its own supplier payment obligations.
GGP imports for its own account
GGP is responsible for the importer-of-record obligations applicable to the merchandise it purchases and imports.
You purchase from GGP in the United States
GGP sells the merchandise under a separate domestic sales agreement. Product, payment, title, risk, and delivery terms are set out in that agreement.
Customer information and customs filings
Purchasing merchandise from GGP does not make the customer the importer of record. However, customer identity and delivery information may be reported to U.S. Customs and Border Protection as the buyer, ultimate consignee, consignee, or ship-to party when required by law and the facts of the transaction.
Customers should provide accurate buyer legal names, delivery details, and intended-use information needed for their transaction.
Customs brokerage and transportation
GGP’s role as importer and seller is distinct from the services performed by customs brokers and transportation providers. GGP does not act as a customs broker or carrier. Appropriately licensed third-party providers perform those services.
Any transportation included in a GGP product sale is identified in the applicable sales proposal or agreement.
Product and transaction documentation
Import requirements depend on the merchandise and transaction. Product descriptions, quantities, classification, value, origin, and applicable supporting documents must reflect the transaction accurately. Product-specific reports and certifications should be confirmed before ordering.
For the terms governing a purchase, see our Terms of Sale and the written GGP sales agreement.
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Questions about purchasing from GGP?
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