Import Clearance

Import Customs Clearance in Los Angeles

Entry, duties, and release for cargo arriving at the Port of LA, Long Beach, and LAX. We handle the whole clearance so your imported goods move on schedule.

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Every commercial shipment entering the United States has to be declared to Customs and Border Protection, valued, classified, and released before you can legally take possession. We manage that entire process for cargo arriving in Los Angeles so you can focus on your business instead of the border.

What Import Clearance Involves

Reviewing your commercial invoice, packing list, and bill of lading for accuracy.
Classifying your goods under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
Filing your ISF before the vessel loads and your entry ahead of arrival.
Calculating duties, taxes, and fees, and posting the required bond.
Clearing any partner-agency requirements and securing release.

Clearance Timed to the LA Ports

We file ahead of arrival and stay on the terminal's container availability so your goods are ready to move the moment they are released, then coordinate drayage off the terminal to keep your demurrage bill down.

First-Time Importer? We Walk You Through It

If this is your first shipment, the acronyms alone are overwhelming. We tell you exactly which documents we need, what your duty exposure looks like, and what to expect at each step, in plain language.

Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

What documents do I need to import?

At minimum a commercial invoice, a packing list, and the bill of lading or air waybill. Depending on the goods you may also need permits or partner-agency documentation, which we identify up front.

How are import duties calculated?

Duty is based on the classification of your goods under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule and their customs value. We classify correctly and calculate your duty so there are no surprises.

Can you clear my first import shipment?

Absolutely. We work with first-time importers regularly. We explain each step, tell you what we need, and handle the filing so your first clearance goes smoothly.

Service Area

Serving the Los Angeles Basin

From the harbor at San Pedro and Long Beach to the warehouse corridors of Vernon, Commerce, and the City of Industry, we clear cargo across LA County.