U.S. customs house brokerage

LogyTrade provides exceptional service to any and all types of importers in a wide variety of industries. Our Licensed Customs Brokers will work with you to expedite the customs clearance of your shipment, while at the same time ensuring adherence to all customs compliance and government regulations.

As your Customs Broker, we will acts as your agent for an importer in conducting Customs business on your behalf. We will prepare and file the necessary Customs entries, arranges for the payment of duties found due, takes steps to effect the release of the goods in Customs custody, and represents their clients in custody matters.

Customs clearance quality assurance

Customs Brokerage services are applied to our Customers’ northbound and southbound shipments while taking care of legal paperwork required for customs clearance process. Time is an important matter; we will implement your process in a very efficient way and always consider 100% customs compliance.

Since our expertise lies in customs regulations and legal aspects one of our main tools is to offer a quality customs clearance service; likewise our advisors are willing to support and advise your company personnel on these important matters.

The responsibilities put upon Importers of Record have steadily increased as all members of the supply chain endure higher scrutiny from Customs Officials. The ownership and staff of importing firms must spend the time to learn their responsibilities, by clearly understanding the consequences of not following regulations.

The laws governing cross border trade continue to become increasingly complex, and it is our perception that this requires ongoing and continual improvement in voluntary compliance, through awareness and education.

Compliance driven process

LogyTrade will assist our customers with managing the risks of importing and improving efficiencies in their processes, with emphasis on a thorough understanding of the regulations. Our experienced professionals are continuously engaged in improving best practices in order to best meet the needs of your business.

Power of attorney

As a Customs Brokers we are required to have a valid Customs power of attorney on file prior to transacting any Customs business on the behalf of the importer of record. This instrument allows the broker to transact Customs business only. The power of attorney must indicate the US tax reporting number for the importer, it must specify if the importer is a corporation, partnership, sole proprietor or an individual.

Customs bond

All importations into the US with a value of more than $200 (USD) require a bond to be filed with Customs at the time of entry. This is to protect the revenue and compliance with the regulations of the Federal Government. It insures that the importer of record will pay any revenue due the Government, or they go to the bonding company for reimbursement. This is a non-refundable expense. There are two types of Customs Bonds. One is a Single Entry Bond. The SEB covers only the shipment it is written for. The other type of bond is a Continuous Bond. The Continuous Bond covers all shipments, in any port in the US for a period of one year. The Continuous Bond requires that an application be filed with US Customs and once it has been approved it is automatically renewed yearly until the principal requests that it be cancelled.

Different customs entries prepared for our customers

  • Informal Entry-This type of entry is performed for shipments valued under $2,000 USD. (Some commodities are restricted to on an informal entry, regardless of the value.)
  • Consumption Entry- Designed for shipments entering the U.S.A. with a value over $2,000 USD. A consumption entry is used when goods are imported for use in the United States and are going directly into the commerce of the United States without any time or use restrictions placed on them, which covers about 95% of all entries into the U.S. When we say for use in the United States, we mean for commercial, business or personal purposes.
  • T&E Entry – Transportation and Export: Goods shipped under U.S. Customs bond from a U.S. Port of Entry to a second U.S. Customs port for export to a third country.
  • VST&E – Vessel Transportation and Export: This is a specialized U.S. Customs bond intended for a foreign vessel which will be immediately leaving the USA.
  • Warehouse Entry- This entry is for goods entering the USA under bond to temporarily store goods in a warehouse without paying duties and/or taxes.
  • TIB- Temporary Import Bond- Goods entering USA temporarily and intended for re-export to the originating county. Some restrictions do apply.
  • 4455- Certificate of Registration- We also prepare this U.S. Customs document which is intended for foreign shipment exporting from the U.S.A. and then intended for return to the U.S.A.
  • IT Entries- Immediate Transit- Goods shipped under U.S. bond directly from initial Port of Entry into the USA to a second U.S. Customs port. Note: Restriction: The Carrier must hold a Bond with U.S. Customs.

Shipment coordination

By designing a specific tailor-made process according to our customers’ needs, our Executive Staff will coordinate your shipments while maintaining you informed of the status of your shipments. Our well trained personnel are willing to give you advice in a proactive manner, therefore, becoming an extension of your company.

Border Crossing

In order for border crossing or customs clearance process to take place, local transportation (drayage) at the border is required (Transfers). By selecting reliable carriers we are able to monitor the main events of the process and to record data into our system. Our drivers are certified to operate by the FAST program, saving valuable time on your shipments.

Special maneuvers

We are able to support your operation with special maneuvers including: heavy equipment cross docking, oversized equipment and specialized products.