U.S. Customs Brokerage

Efficient customs solutions for seamless international trade

In today's interconnected global market, the smooth flow of goods into and out of the United States is crucial to staying competitive. That’s where we come in. Work with our team of experienced customs brokers who do more than file entries. We can support your entire import operation—from handling entry clearances to implementing specialised customs programmes, such as duty drawback, reconciliation and more.

Whether you're a seasoned importer or just venturing into international trade, our tailored solutions and business-friendly approach make us the ideal provider for hassle-free customs clearance. Explore how our expertise can streamline your supply chain, minimise delays and optimise your trade operations, allowing you to focus on what you do best—growing your business.

Experience hassle-free U.S. customs clearances

With holistic customs clearance services across all ports, commodities and modes of transportation, your U.S. imports and exports can move seamlessly across borders. From documentation to compliance checks, we take care of the details, allowing you to focus on your core business operations with confidence.

Through our Navisphere^® technology, you get real-time visibility to your ISFs—making it easy to assess performance and maintain compliance. Trust our experts to handle the entire filing process so you can reduce costs while improving processing accuracy.

Let our compliance experts ease the burden of PSC and Protest filings. With meticulous attention, we oversee corrections on your behalf and provide clarity on nuanced filing requirements from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

Avoid importing interruptions into the U.S. by addressing the often-overlooked customs bond, which can cut costs and keep your imports on track. Any bonds you purchase through C.H. Robinson are backed by our Trusted Advisor^® experts. Trust them to simplify the bond filing process and help you to select the most cost-effective bond for your U.S. imports while mitigating risk.

Smooth sailings, smart savings

Embark on a journey to redefine your approach to international trade. Our comprehensive U.S. customs brokerage services are meticulously crafted to create seamless experiences and maximum efficiency.

Increase cost savings and reduce risk through reconciliation

Whether you're new to reconciliation or a seasoned participant, we can simplify the process. Work with dedicated reconciliation specialists who excel at evaluating opportunities, choosing entry methods and ensuring timely CBP filings. With our help, you can prevent and correct entry issues that are commonly flagged:

Valuation
9802
520(d), for eligible Free Trade Agreements (FTA)
Classification, for issues pending ruling, protest or court action

Recover customs duties, taxes and fees with duty drawback

While complex, duty drawback can unlock significant refunds. From discussing programme eligibility and options to claiming your refund, our experienced team of drawback specialists have you covered. Explore your duty drawback options:

Customs liaison services
Scope and opportunity consultation
Duty drawback identification and prioritisation
Claim preparation, tracking, reporting and control
Proven, fully electronic duty drawback filing procedures
Access to Navisphere U.S. Customs Analytics SKU-level visibility

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Save time and money with Foreign Trade Zones

Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs) are strategically designed to help delay, reduce or eliminate duties and fees. See how our FTZ filing services can help you to save time and reduce costs. Discover the benefits of FTZs:

Increase security
Lower insurance costs
Improve inventory control
Streamline logistics operations
Defer, reduce and eliminate duty
Reduce Merchandise Processing Fees (MPF)
Receive state and local inventory tax exemption on foreign and domestic goods

Approach entry consolidation strategically and profitably

Maximise savings with our entry consolidation programme (ECP), combining eligible deliveries into one entry to reduce MPFs. By paying up to the maximum MPF for a single consolidated entry, MPF is owed on fewer entries and lowers overall expenses. Work with analysts to evaluate your import activity and quickly find consolidation opportunities and potential savings.