★★★★★
Really helpful when importing equipment in from China on a regular basis. Great communication, knowledge, and they get the job done.
Hannah Doonan · Google review · May 2024
Licensed Customs Broker · Door-to-Door Imports from China
Your Los Angeles Customs Broker for Door-to-Door Imports from China
For businesses that import on a regular schedule, we run the whole move: sourcing and inspection in China, ocean or air freight into LA and Long Beach, licensed customs clearance, duties, and delivery to your warehouse or Amazon. One team, one invoice.
Licensed & Insured
24-Hour Response Promise
DDP All-In Pricing
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For businesses with recurring commercial shipments. Include origin, product, quantity, weight, carton size or CBM, shipping method, and how often you ship. Who we work with
#1Container port complex in the Western Hemisphere
~40%Of US containerized imports move through LA & Long Beach
Ocean + AirCleared at the ports and at LAX
1 DayOur promise: a broker responds within 24 hours
Built for recurring importersWe plan and clear shipments for brands, Amazon sellers, e-commerce stores, wholesalers, and manufacturers. Customs clearance on its own is welcome, including cargo already sitting at the port.See if we are a fitHow door to door works
Factory to Front Door
One Team From the Factory in China to Your Warehouse in LA
Our people on the ground in China handle suppliers, inspection, and export. Our licensed team here clears it through LA and Long Beach and delivers it. No handoffs between strangers.
Import from China, Door to Door
Factory pickup in China to delivery at your dock, with customs and duties handled.
Learn more →DDP Shipping
One all-in price for freight, duties, taxes, and clearance. No surprise invoices.
Learn more →Sourcing Agent in China
We find, vet, and negotiate with suppliers so you buy from factories that deliver.
Learn more →Pre-Shipment Inspection
Quality checks at the factory before you pay the balance and before it ships.
Learn more →China Warehouse & Consolidation
Combine orders from several suppliers into one shipment and cut freight cost.
Learn more →Amazon FBA Prep & Shipping
FNSKU labels, poly bags, carton specs, and delivery straight to Amazon.
Learn more →Sea Freight from China (FCL & LCL)
Full containers or shared LCL space from Chinese ports to your door.
Learn more →Air Freight & Express from China
When speed matters: air cargo and express courier with customs included.
Learn more →Also shipping from Europe, the UK, the UAE, Turkey, India, Japan, and Mexico →
What We Clear
Full-Service Customs Brokerage in Los Angeles
From the entry filing to the drayage off the terminal, we handle the whole clearance so your goods keep moving.
Customs Brokerage
Licensed clearance of your import and export entries, filed correctly the first time.
Learn more →Import Clearance
Entry, duties, and release for cargo arriving at the Port of LA, Long Beach, and LAX.
Learn more →ISF Filing (10+2)
Importer Security Filing submitted on time, every time, to avoid the $5,000 penalty.
Learn more →HTS Classification
Correct Harmonized Tariff codes so you pay the right duty and dodge penalties.
Learn more →Ocean Freight
FCL and LCL forwarding into the San Pedro Bay ports, coordinated with your clearance.
Learn more →LAX Air Cargo
Fast air clearance for time-critical, high-value, and perishable shipments at LAX.
Learn more →Container Drayage
Trucking your containers off the terminal to your warehouse before demurrage hits.
Learn more →Warehouse & Distribution
Bonded and general storage, deconsolidation, and distribution across the LA basin.
Learn more →Industries We Serve
Customs Clearance Built for Your Business
Different goods, different rules. We know the classification and compliance quirks of the products you import.
Why Importers Choose Us
Three Reasons Your Cargo Is Safer With Us
Port-Native Expertise
We work the Port of LA, the Port of Long Beach, and LAX every day. We know the terminals, the drayage, and the local CBP process, so nothing catches us off guard.
Responsive When It Counts
A container on demurrage cannot wait on a ticket queue. We pick up the phone and give you a real broker, not a call center reading from a script.
Compliance That Protects You
Correct HTS classification, on-time ISF, and the right bond mean no surprise penalties and no avoidable holds. Getting it right beats getting it cheap.
How It Works
Door to Door in Four Steps
Share the Order
Tell us the supplier, product, quantity, and timeline. We quote freight, duty, and delivery together.
We Handle China
We collect from the factory, check the goods, consolidate, and prepare the export paperwork.
Freight & Customs
We book the sea or air freight, file your ISF and entry, and clear the cargo on arrival in LA.
You Get Your Goods
Your freight reaches your warehouse on schedule, with a clean paper trail and no surprise fees.
The Difference
A Local Licensed Broker vs. a National Call Center
| What matters when cargo is on the line | Los Angeles Customs Broker | National brokerage |
|---|---|---|
| Knows the LA & Long Beach terminals firsthand | ||
| A real broker answers the phone | ||
| ISF filed on time to avoid the penalty | ||
| Direct help when a container is held for exam | ||
| Drayage and warehousing coordinated locally | ||
| One point of contact, start to finish |
Where We Clear
Los Angeles' Three Cargo Gateways
Port of Los Angeles
The nation's busiest container port. We clear your ocean freight and coordinate drayage off the San Pedro terminals.
Port of LA clearance →Port of Long Beach
Second only to its neighbor in volume. Same-day filing and release for containers moving through Long Beach.
Long Beach clearance →LAX Air Cargo
For time-critical and perishable freight, we clear air shipments fast at Los Angeles International.
LAX air clearance →Our Promise
The 24-Hour Response Promise
When you send us a shipment or a question, a licensed broker gets back to you within one business day. When your cargo is stuck, that responsiveness is the difference between a quick release and a week of demurrage.
Reviewed on Google
Importers and exporters across the Los Angeles basin trust us to keep their cargo moving. See what our clients say and tell us about your shipment.
Service Area
Serving Importers Across the Los Angeles Basin
From the harbor communities of San Pedro, Wilmington, and Long Beach to the warehouse corridors of Vernon, Commerce, and the City of Industry, we clear cargo for businesses across LA County.
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Customs Brokerage Questions, Answered
What does a customs broker actually do?
A licensed customs broker is your agent with U.S. Customs and Border Protection. We prepare and file your entry, classify your goods under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, calculate and pay your duties, file your Importer Security Filing, post the required bond, and clear your cargo for release. In short, we turn a pile of shipping documents into goods you can legally sell.
Do I need a customs broker to import through the Port of LA?
You are not legally required to use a broker, but almost every commercial importer does. The filing is technical, the penalties for getting it wrong are steep, and a missed ISF or a misclassification can cost far more than a broker's fee. For cargo moving through LA or Long Beach, a broker who knows the terminals keeps your goods moving.
How much does a customs broker cost?
Fees depend on the shipment: the number of entry lines, the type of goods, and the services you need beyond clearance, such as ISF filing, bond, or drayage. We quote transparently up front with no surprise charges. Send us your shipment details and we will give you a clear number within one business day.
What happens if my container is held for a CBP exam?
CBP or a partner agency such as the FDA or USDA can flag a container for examination. For shipments we manage, we handle the exam paperwork, coordinate with the terminal, and push for release. Because we prepare the documents before the cargo leaves origin, fewer surprises come up at the port. We also clear cargo for importers we have not shipped for, including containers already at the port.
Can you ship door to door from China?
Yes. Door-to-door import from China is our core service: factory pickup, inspection, consolidation, ocean or air freight, customs clearance, duties, and delivery to your warehouse or to Amazon, including DDP all-in pricing.
Do you handle personal shipments?
No. We handle commercial imports only, not personal belongings, household goods, artwork, or personal air arrivals at LAX. Our service is built for businesses that import regularly, typically by the pallet, the LCL load, or the container. Personal belongings, household goods, artwork, one-time personal shipments, and single small parcels are not a good fit.
What is ISF, or the 10+2 filing?
Importer Security Filing (ISF) is a set of data elements you must submit to CBP at least 24 hours before your ocean cargo is loaded overseas. Filing late or not at all can trigger a $5,000 penalty and added scrutiny. We file it accurately and on time so your shipment starts clean.
Customs broker vs. freight forwarder, what is the difference?
A freight forwarder arranges the transportation of your goods. A customs broker clears them through CBP. We do both under one roof, so your ocean or air freight and your customs clearance are coordinated by the same team instead of two vendors pointing fingers.
Ready to Plan Your Next Shipment?
Tell us what you import and how often. A licensed Los Angeles customs broker gets back to you within one business day. Quotes are for businesses with recurring commercial shipments.