Customs Entry | American Shipping

Established in 1899, American Shipping Company has been a trusted resource to the import and export community for over 100 years.

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We can assist you with services/programs that will help ensure your company’s compliance with the correct government agency. In order to achieve maximum compliance with the least amount of disruption to the trade and to domestic port operations, CBP has been applying a measured and commonsense approach to enforcement.

From origin to destination we specialize in cleansing and converting your shipping documents into easily accessible data. In order to facilitate your ability to make accurate decisions, we maintain a Data Entry Center in Shenzhen China. Our commitment to you is simple: your data is never outsourced and always managed by our dedicated employees and controlled on a local level. Having a specialized team that stays focused on only shipping documents ensures our ability to maintain the highest level of integrity that your data deserves.

The American Companies document imaging strategy promotes workflow processing, saves storage space, assists in our Green Initiative and is approved by Custom Border and Protection (CBP). This is truly a win-win for all supply chain parties involved.

Customs

As a nationally permitted U.S. Customs Broker and Export Foreign Freight Forwarder, we provide a highly integrated variety of services that cover the range from classification, clearance to post-entry at any port of arrival in the USA. Our global network includes hundreds of locations in over 53 countries (and growing) - providing expert service for all of your export forwarding needs.

As an active participant in all Custom automated systems (ACE, RLF, ACH, AES, CSI, ISF - reconciliation and all other programs), you can rest assured we are able to customs clear merchandise or export your cargo quickly and efficiently, exceeding your expectations.

With mulitple experienced, licensed Customs Brokers actively engaged in each US branch office, our expert knowledge and range of resources will meet your customs brokerage needs cost effectively – with no unforeseen regulatory issues, and no hidden logistics surprises. We strive to help each client understand their complete delivery profile - on a customized, case by case basis.

Here to help

We can help you to build custom solutions that fit all of your global business needs.

Personalized help with tariff classifications, taxes, fees, duty and value declaration
Our compliance management representatives will help you to reduce cargo delays and costs associated with non-compliance to customs regulations.
Online visibility to the entry process, tracking cargo movement and delivery, billing details, and offer flexible reporting capabilities. See the Logistics Tools section for more information.

Create customs documents for your shipments online (ISF)
Get instant access to all of your North American customs entry-related documents
Take advantage of the AmeriWeb Digital document offerings, which can assist you in meeting CBP recordkeeping regulations

Global customs brokerage coordination outside of North America.
As an active participant in the C-TPAT program, our security measures meet or exceed the latest requirements established by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Expedited duty refund claims using American Drawback Services.

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What Our Clients Say

“We are thoroughly pleased with the constant attention given to our account, and this company, especially Martin Marin, ensures smooth and efficient custom clearance and delivery - we would definitely recommend using The American Companies for any and all of your shipping needs.”

Jolene Aeschliman

Blue Ridge Home Fashions, Inc.

“The American Companies is the one Company I would & have recommended to other importers. I forward the paperwork for air and ocean shipments and things are taken care of immediately. I get my necessary reports without fail by the end of day.I thank them for the wonderful work they all are doing.”

Anthony Boas

The Janssen Boas Company

“We have been using American Shipping as our import broker for many years, and have found them to be very efficient and economical. Their service is excellent and it is a pleasure to work with their staff. In addition, their overseas agents are also very professional, especially regarding complying with ISF requirements. We enthusiastically recommend them.”

Rene

Hunter Industrial