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Customs Brokerage · San Diego & Otay Mesa

U.S. Customs Brokerage,
cleared right the first time

Entry filing, HTS classification, duties, and ISF — handled by a licensed, bilingual brokerage that knows the San Diego border inside and out.

What it is

Your goods, cleared through U.S. Customs without the holds

A customs broker is your licensed representative to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). We prepare and file your entry, classify your goods under the correct HTS code, calculate duties and fees, post the right bond, and coordinate any partner-agency requirements — so your shipment clears the San Diego border and keeps moving.

Get one detail wrong — a misclassified tariff code, a late ISF, the wrong bond — and cargo sits while demurrage and penalties climb. Our job is to make sure that never happens.

What’s included

  • Formal & informal entry filing (ACE)
  • HTS tariff classification
  • Duty, tax & fee calculation
  • Importer Security Filing (ISF 10+2)
  • Single-entry & continuous customs bonds
  • FDA, USDA & other PGA coordination
  • Bilingual support, both directions of the border
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Why importers choose us

Border-native brokerage that answers

Both directions

U.S. import and Mexico export handled by one team at Otay Mesa — the busiest commercial crossing on the southern border.

Responsive

When a shipment is on the line, you reach a real broker — not a ticket queue. We move fast because freight can’t wait.

Compliant

Correct classification, ISF, and bonds mean no penalties and no surprise CBP holds. Right beats cheap.

How it works

From invoice to cleared in four steps

Send your documents

Commercial invoice, packing list, and shipment details. We review same day.

We classify & file

Correct HTS codes, ISF, bond, and entry — prepared before your cargo arrives.

CBP clears the entry

We coordinate the crossing and clear customs without avoidable exams or holds.

Goods move on

Delivered on time, penalty-free, and fully documented for your records.

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Questions, answered

Customs brokerage FAQ

Do I legally need a customs broker to import into the U.S.?

No law requires it, but CBP holds the importer of record responsible for correct classification, valuation, and payment of duties. A licensed customs broker files on your behalf and protects you from the penalties and delays that come with getting it wrong — which is why nearly all commercial importers use one.

How much does customs brokerage cost?

Fees depend on the entry type, number of lines, and any partner-agency requirements. For most shipments it’s a modest per-entry fee — far less than the demurrage, back-duties, and fines a single misclassification or missed ISF can trigger. Send us your shipment details for a free, no-obligation quote.

What is an ISF and when is it due?

The Importer Security Filing (ISF, or “10+2”) is required for ocean imports and must be filed at least 24 hours before cargo is laden at the foreign port. A late or missing ISF carries penalties up to $5,000 per shipment. We file it on time, every time.

Can you clear cargo going both into the U.S. and into Mexico?

Yes. We handle U.S. import clearance and coordinate Mexican customs (agente aduanal) for southbound shipments — one bilingual team for both directions of the San Diego–Tijuana crossing.

What documents do you need to start?

Typically the commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading or air waybill, and any partner-agency paperwork (for example FDA prior notice for food). Send what you have and we’ll tell you exactly what’s missing.

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Ready to clear your next
shipment the right way?

Send your shipment details and a bilingual broker responds fast — usually within one business day.

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