US Customs Clearance

Posey International Inc. is nationally licensed to clear freight at all airports and ocean ports within the United States. Our ABI software allow us to electronically process cargo entering the United States, 24 hours a day; our relationship with customs, offers us the flexibility to submit documentation, with ease, should it be required.

Our goal is to provide a personalized service to ensure your peace of mind, regardless of the port of entrance might be when your shipment enters the USA. We’re here to assist our clients comply with all US Customs regulations and facilitate trade. With over 40 years combined US Customs experience and a commitment to providing timely and cost effective brokerage solutions to meet your deadlines.

Customs Bonds

Posey provides our imports clients with all customs bond needs – from single transaction bonds for the infrequent importer to continuous bonds for those companies that import regularly to carrier bonds for international carriers.

Surety Bonds
Single Entry Bonds
Continuous Bonds
ISF Bonds

Harmonized System Classification Assistance

We are able to assist with your commodity classifications in accordance with the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System (“HS”), which is a system “used by more than 200 countries and economies as a basis for their Customs tariffs and for the collection of international trade statistics. More than 98% of the merchandise in international trade is classified in terms of the HS,” according to the World Customs Organization.

More information

https://hts.usitc.gov/current

Comprehensive Customs Broker Services anywhere in the USA

ISF Filing
Cargo Insurance
Customs Entries
FDA Entries
Remote Filing
Border Crossing
TIBs
Quota Entries
In-Bonds

FAQ

HOW LONG DOES CUSTOMS CLEARANCE TAKE?

The process can vary from shipment to shipment and depends on the type of goods entering the country. Certain products may need additional documentation checks or a physical examination to ensure declarations are correct, however our team makes this process as smooth as possible and usually has your cargo ready to go in no time.

WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF USING A CUSTOMS BROKER?

Two words. Risk management. A customs broker will ensure that the importer is complying with various customs regulations. We can assist with complex issues and provide feedback on how to reduce the duties and taxes you pay, letting you focus on other aspects of your business. We follow the shipment from start to finish, so you can avoid costs of delayed shipments or annoying fines due to errors.

WHAT IS A CUSTOMS BROKER?

International trade is governed by many laws and regulations and each country has its own rules surrounding how goods may be imported or exported. A Customs Broker communicates with government agencies on your behalf and ensure all documents, duty and tax payments, and other requirements comply with these regulations. In other words, we make your life a whole lot easier.

COBRA fees to be adjusted for inflation in fiscal year 2023

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is adjusting certain customs user fees and corresponding limitations established by the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) for Fiscal Year 2023 in accordance with the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) as implemented by the CBP regulations.

Please see the new prices and read more.

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