I am a first time importer. With out this book it is very likely that I would have lost 2/3 of my load at customs. It explains how and where to go to get lic. from the USDA,fish and wildlife service(FWS)amoung others. how to find the forms, and what you need in the way of freight forwarders and customs brokers. To many things to list here. It dispelled all the bad Information I had received from the customs folks and the exporter overseas. If I knew Sandra Smith I would send her roses.IF your planning to import, buying and READING this book is an important first step.