Customs brokerage for manufacturing
Keep production moving with dependable import/export clearance, accurate HS classification, and documentation support for raw materials, components, machinery, and finished goods.
Common cross-border challenges
- Border delays that disrupt production schedules and just-in-time deliveries
- Inconsistent supplier paperwork, packing details, and country-of-origin data
- Complex HS classification across diverse inputs, subassemblies, and finished goods
- Duty/tax exposure and landed-cost accuracy for quoting and budgeting
- Compliance requirements, audit readiness, and recordkeeping expectations
- Managing exceptions: holds, inspections, missing data, and post-release corrections
How we help manufacturers
Customs clearance
Entry preparation and submission support to reduce delays and keep inbound materials and outbound shipments moving.
Import/export documentation
Document review and coordination to improve invoice/packing list quality and prevent avoidable holds.
Tariff classification (HS codes)
Classification support for components, machinery, tools, and finished goods to reduce rework and minimize errors.
Duty & tax consulting
Support for landed-cost planning, duty/tax exposure, and practical guidance on common manufacturing import scenarios.
Compliance support
Process support for consistent data capture, recordkeeping, and audit readiness across suppliers and SKUs.
Bonded shipments
Bonded movement support when goods need to move inland, await final clearance, or transfer under bond.
Typical shipment types
- Raw materials (metals, resins, textiles, chemicals used in production)
- Components and subassemblies
- Machinery, tooling, parts, and MRO supplies
- Finished goods and packaged products
- Returns, repairs, and warranty replacements
- Samples, prototypes, and R&D materials
Common required documents
Document requirements vary by commodity and shipment scenario, but manufacturers commonly need:
- Commercial invoice (accurate description, value, currency, and Incoterms)
- Packing list (weights, dimensions, carton counts, and marks)
- Bill of lading / airway bill
- Country of origin details and supporting statements when applicable
- HS codes and product specifications (materials, function, and end use)
- Permits/certifications when applicable (commodity-dependent)
- Broker authorization and importer/exporter information
Request a manufacturing quote
Email us your shipment details (commodities, origin, destination, mode, and timeline) and we’ll respond with next steps.