★★★★★
Having worked with various customs brokers in the past, I can confidently say that San Diego Customs Broker is the superior option. They are diligent, responsive and thorough.
Raquel Hamilton · Google review · May 2024
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Licensed Customs Broker · Door-to-Door Imports from China
Your San Diego customs broker for door-to-door imports from China.
For businesses that import on a schedule, we run the whole move: sourcing and inspection in China, ocean or air freight, licensed customs clearance, duties, and delivery across San Diego County. Plus cross-border freight through Otay Mesa.
✓ Licensed U.S. customs brokerage
✓ Door to door from China, DDP available
✓ Bilingual team (English / Español)
✓ Built for recurring importers
Factory to Door
China pickup to San Diego delivery, one team
Bilingual
English & Español, border-native team
Otay Mesa
Busiest commercial crossing on the SW border
Recurring Importers
Brands, Amazon sellers, e-commerce stores, wholesalers
Factory to front door
One team from the factory in China to your door in San Diego
Our people on the ground in China handle suppliers, inspection, and export. Our licensed, bilingual team here clears it 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. →
DDP Shipping
One all-in price for freight, duties, taxes, and clearance. No surprise invoices. →
Sourcing Agent in China
We find, vet, and negotiate with suppliers so you buy from factories that deliver. →
Pre-Shipment Inspection
Quality checks at the factory before you pay the balance and before it ships. →
China Warehouse & Consolidation
Combine orders from several suppliers into one shipment and cut freight cost. →
Amazon FBA Prep & Shipping
FNSKU labels, poly bags, carton specs, and delivery straight to Amazon. →
Sea Freight from China (FCL & LCL)
Full containers or shared LCL space from Chinese ports to your door. →
Air Freight & Express from China
When speed matters: air cargo and express courier with customs included. →
Global Trade Lanes
Europe, the UK, the UAE, Turkey, India, Japan, Mexico, and more. →
What we clear
Customs, freight, and cross-border — handled
From entry filing to the final mile, one team keeps your goods moving and compliant on both sides of the border.
Customs Brokerage
Entry filing, HTS classification, duties & ISF — your U.S. customs clearance done right the first time.
Clear my cargo →Mexico Customs Brokers
Export to Mexico and import back with a broker who handles both directions of the crossing.
Cross both ways →Freight Forwarding
Air, truckload, LTL and partial freight coordinated end to end with your customs clearance.
Move my freight →Border Services
Crossing logistics at San Diego & Otay Mesa — the busiest commercial land port on the southern border.
Get across →Trade Compliance
ISF, bonds, PGA holds and audits — stay penalty-free and keep CBP off your back.
Stay compliant →Bonded Warehouse
Store imported goods duty-deferred until you’re ready to release them into commerce.
Store bonded →
Why the broker matters
The difference between cleared and held
A customs broker isn’t paperwork — it’s the difference between cargo that moves and cargo that sits racking up demurrage. One misclassification costs more than years of filing fees.
⚠ Held at the border
The cheap-filing gamble
- ✗ Wrong HTS code → back-duties & penalties
- ✗ Missed ISF (10+2) → $5,000 fines
- ✗ Wrong bond → entry rejected
- ✗ Broker won’t answer → cargo sits, demurrage climbs
✓ Cleared & moving
The San Diego Customs Broker way
- ✓ Correct classification, first time
- ✓ ISF filed early, every time
- ✓ The right bond in place before arrival
- ✓ A bilingual team that picks up the phone
One broker, both ways
Whichever way your goods are crossing
↓ Into the United States
Importing from Mexico & beyond
Entry filing, HTS classification, customs bonds, FDA/USDA (PGA) coordination, and FSVP for food imports — cleared through San Diego and Otay Mesa.
U.S. import clearance →→ South to Mexico
Exporting into Mexico
Pedimento coordination, Mexican customs (agente aduanal) partnership, and IMMEX / maquiladora support for cross-border manufacturing.
Mexico export →
Why importers choose us
Border-native, responsive, and compliant — in that order
Border-Native Expertise
We live at the busiest commercial crossing on the southern border. We know Otay Mesa, both directions, and the bilingual reality of the trade.
Responsive When It Counts
Freight is time-critical. A stuck shipment can’t wait on a ticket queue — so we pick up, and we move.
Compliance That Protects You
Correct classification, ISF, and the right bond mean no penalties and no surprise 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 CBP before delivery.
Delivered & compliant
Your goods move on to their destination — on time, penalty-free, fully documented.
Service area
Serving San Diego County
From the Otay Mesa crossing across the county — import and export support wherever your business sits.
✓ Chula Vista
✓ San Ysidro
✓ National City
✓ Imperial Beach
✓ Bonita
✓ Coronado
✓ El Cajon
✓ La Mesa
✓ Oceanside
✓ Encinitas
All service areas →
What clients say
Trusted at the border
★★★★★
“Having worked with various customs brokers in the past, I can confidently say that San Diego Customs Broker is the superior option. They are diligent, knowledgeable, and efficient — from customs clearance to bonded warehouses. Look no further.”— Raquel Hamilton
★★★★★
“Carime was absolutely fantastic and I would encourage anyone to use her services. She was knowledgeable, professional and extremely diligent!”— Jack Fanning
★★★★★
5.0
Perfect rating on Google Business Profile from verified importers and exporters.
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Who we work with
Built for businesses that import on a schedule
We work with brands, Amazon sellers, e-commerce and online store owners, wholesalers, retailers, and manufacturers that bring in shipments regularly, most often from China. Any product category works, as long as it is physical commercial goods. That is where our door-to-door service pays off: we plan the freight, clear customs, and deliver, shipment after shipment.
A good fit
- You import from China or other overseas suppliers on a recurring basis
- You want one team to handle sourcing, freight, customs, and delivery
- You ship by the pallet, the LCL load, or the container
- You sell on Amazon or your own online store, wholesale, or through retail and need predictable landed costs
- Any product category works, as long as it is physical commercial goods
Not a fit
- Personal belongings, household goods, artwork, or anything for personal, non-commercial use, including personal air arrivals at LAX or San Diego International
- Personal vehicle imports, such as a car or truck from Mexico or Japan, or a returning resident’s own vehicle
- Personal or gift quantities of goods, such as a few bottles or a gift for family
- Household moves and relocations
- A single small parcel or a few boxes
We handle commercial imports only. If one of those describes your shipment, we are probably not the right fit, and we would rather tell you now than waste your time.
Get your free quote
Tell us what you import.
Tell us what you import.
We’ll plan it door to door.
Tell us what you import and how often. A bilingual broker responds fast, usually within one business day. Quotes are for businesses with recurring commercial shipments.
What to include for an accurate quote
The more of this you share, the faster we can price it. Quotes are for businesses with recurring commercial shipments.
- Origin: supplier or factory city and country
- Destination: delivery city and ZIP code
- Product: what it is, and the HS code if you have it
- Quantity: units and number of cartons or pallets
- Weight: total gross weight
- Size: carton dimensions or total volume in CBM
- Shipping method: ocean FCL, ocean LCL, air, or express
- How often you ship: monthly, quarterly, or your next few orders
What Customers Say on Google
Rated 5.0 from 3 Google reviews
★★★★★
Carime was absolutely fantastic and I would encourage anyone to use her services. She was knowledgeable, professional and extremely diligent!
Jack Fanning · Google review · May 2024