Brokerage & Compliance
Customs Clearance
Customs clearance is handled in-house rather than subcontracted, which means the team booking your freight is the team filing your entry. Entries are filed electronically with U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
- Licensed NVOCC
- IATA Member
What's included
- In-house customs operations, not subcontracted
- Electronic entry filing with U.S. CBP
- HTS classification and duty estimation
- ISF (10+2) filing for ocean imports
- Partner government agency filings including FDA and USDA
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Customs Clearance: common questions
How long does customs clearance take in the United States?
Most US customs entries clear within 24 to 48 hours of arrival when documentation is complete and correct. Shipments selected for examination can take an additional 3 to 7 days.
What documents are needed to clear US customs?
A standard import entry requires the commercial invoice, the packing list, the bill of lading or air waybill, and a customs bond. Regulated commodities require additional partner government agency filings.
What is an ISF filing and when is it due?
ISF, also called Importer Security Filing or 10+2, is a data submission required for US ocean imports. The filing must reach CBP at least 24 hours before the cargo is loaded at the origin port, and late filings carry penalties.
Do I need my own customs bond?
Importers need either a single-entry bond covering one shipment or a continuous bond covering a year of entries. A continuous bond usually costs less once an importer exceeds roughly four entries per year.