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Application For Importers License - California
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - STATE AND CONSUMER SERVICES AGENCY GOVERNOR EDMUND G. BROWN JR. DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS Bureau of Electronic and Appliance Repair, Home Furnishings and Thermal Insulation (BEARHFTI) Post Office Box 980580, West Sacramento, CA 95798-0580 (916) 574-0280 FAX (916) 574-2043 www.bearhfti.ca.gov APPLICATION FOR IMPORTER'S LICENSE Importer: Means a person who manufactures or wholesales, through employees or agents, any article of upholstered furniture, bedding, or filling material manufactured outside of the United States for the purpose of sale or resale in California (Home Furnishings and Thermal Insulation Act, Article 3, Section 19011.1). It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in a business regulated by the Home Furnishings Act unless, at the time of doing so, he/she holds a valid, unexpired license to engage in such business (Home Furnishings and Thermal Insulation Act, Article 3, Section 19049). Applications and Fees sent by courier must be delivered to 1625 North Market Blvd., Suite S-100, Sacramento, CA 95834. To obtain an Importer license, an applicant shall submit this Application for Importer License along with the appropriate fee to the Bureau's Licensing Division. Each license is issued for a two-year period. Make check or money order for $650.00 payable to the Bureau of Electronic and Appliance Repair, Home Furnishings and Thermal Insulation. Checks or money orders must be from a United States bank in United States currency. Do Not Send Cash. Mail completed application form and fees to the above address. Wire transfers will not be accepted. You must complete all information on both sides of the application (Sections 1, 2, 3, and 4) that applies to your business. An original signature is required to process the application. Please type or print your information. It is mandatory that you complete this application with all information that pertains to your business. Omission of any item of requested information will result in a delay of the application process and issuance of a license. Registry Number. The location of every manufacturer or importer who manufactures shall bear a separate registry number. A registry number uniquely identifies each location (branch house) of a licensed manufacturer, importer. The registry number must appear on the law label that is attached to all upholstered furniture, bedding or filling materials. Every person who is subject to licensure shall obtain a separate license for each business location. Anyone whose manufacturing plant is located in another state or foreign country, and who is licensed to manufacture upholstered furniture or bedding or filling material for sale in California, may have one wholesale outlet operated in the same name in California, covered by the license issued to the factory (Section 19060). Disclosure of the applicant's Social Security number (SSN) and federal employer identification numbers (FEIN) if you are a sole proprietorship or partnership is mandatory. Section 30 of the Business and Professions Code and Public Law 94-455 (42 USCA 405 (c)(2)(C)) authorizes collection of your SSN and FEIN. Your SSN or FEIN will be used exclusively for tax enforcement purposes, for purposes of compliance with any judgment or order of family support in accordance with Section 17520 of the Family Code, or for verification by a licensing or examination entity which utilizes a national examination and where licensure is reciprocal with the requesting state. If you fail to disclose your SSN or FEIN, your application for initial license will not be processed, and you will be reported to the Franchise Tax Board, which may assess a $100 penalty against you. NOTICE: Effective July 1, 2012, the State Board of Equalization and the Franchise Tax Board may share taxpayer information with the bureau. You are obligated to pay your state tax obligation and your license may be suspended if the state tax obligation is not paid. Keep this page for your reference. Do not mail with your application If you have difficulty accessing any material on this application because of a disability, please contact us in writing or via telephone at the number or e-mail address listed at the top of the application and we will work with you to make the information available. American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com IMP Rev (1/12) STATE OF CALIFORNIA - STATE AND CONSUMER SERVICES AGENCY GOVERNOR EDMUND G. BROWN JR. DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS Bureau of Electronic and Appliance Repair, Home Furnishings and Thermal Insulation (BEARHFTI) POST OFFICE BOX 980580, WEST SACRAMENTO, CA 95798-0580 (916) 574-0280 FAX (916) 574-2043 www.bearhfti.ca.gov For Department Use Only Receipt #: Fee: File I.D.#: Class or Type: License #: Registry #: APPLICATION FOR IMPORTER LICENSE - $650 To obtain an Importer license, an applicant shall submit this Application for Importer License along with the appropriate fee to the Bureau's Licensing Division. Each license is issued for a two-year period. Make check or money order for $650.00 payable to the Bureau of Electronic and Appliance Repair, Home Furnishings and Thermal Insulation. Checks or money orders must be from a United States bank in United States currency. Do Not Send Cash. Wire transfers will not be accepted. Please type or print your information. An original signature is required to process the application. Omission of any item of requested information will delay the issuance of a license. SECTION 1: Applicant Information 1) Name of Business (DBA) 2) Address of Business (Address of Record) City State Zip Code Country 3) Mailing Address (If Different from Address of Record) 4) Area Code & Phone Number ( ) 5) Corporate Name or Parent Company 6) Corporate Headquarters Address 7) Contact Person City State Zip Code Country Area Code & Fax Number ( ) - Web Site Address (URL) City State e-mail Address Zip Code Country 8) Have you or your firm ever held a license issued by the BHFTI? Yes No License #: Expiration Date: 9. SOLE PROPRIETOR/PARTNERSHIP: Print owner's name(s), residence address(es), and social security number(s) (SSN). If a partnership, also list FEIN number. (Attach additional sheets if necessary.) (1)Name: Residence Address: Number and Street City SSN: State Have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor, other than minor traffic violations? Yes No If answer is yes, complete Item 12. Application will not be processed if this section is not answered. Zip Code FEIN: (If P
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