Everything you need for seamless imports and exports
International shipping comes with added complexity and risk. That’s why ACF Global Logistics offers in-house customs brokerage and trade compliance services for shipments moving across global trade lanes.
We handle your imports and exports with precision, ensuring accurate classification, complete documentation, and proactive oversight to clear borders on time. Our proprietary technology platform gives you full visibility into customs activity, including filings, documents, and release milestones. Combined with real-time freight tracking, this integrated system improves compliance and accelerates cross-border processing.
International customs and trade compliance services
Customs clearance
& brokerage
& brokerage
Review documents early, classify goods correctly, and file entries on time to prevent customs delays.
Trade compliance consulting
Guide classifications, origin, valuation, commodity jurisdiction, export licensing, and documentation so imports and exports meet regulatory requirements.
Duty drawback
Manage eligibility reviews, documentation, and submissions to recover duties or defer costs with confidence.
Cross-border logistics
Coordinate documents, timing, and carrier schedules across the U.S. and Mexico so freight crosses smoothly.
See customs progress in real time
Track filings, document checks, approvals, and shipment movement in one place. You get clear updates based on real activity, without chasing brokers, carriers, or third-party sites.
Connect to a global network
Clear shipments through a network that spans the U.S., Mexico, Europe, and Asia, with licensed brokers and local teams coordinating documents and timing across borders.
Frequently asked questions
What do customs brokerage services include?
Customs brokerage services cover document review, customs entry filing, HTS classification, valuation checks, duty calculations, and coordination with U.S. customs and other government agencies. ACF’s licensed customs brokers handle these steps directly, so your shipments clear faster.
How does a licensed customs broker help my imports clear faster?
A licensed customs broker reviews paperwork early, confirms classifications and origin details, and files entries before freight reaches the port. This reduces the chance of holds, exams, and delays while giving you a clear view of where each filing stands.
What’s the difference between customs brokerage and customs clearance?
Customs brokerage is the full service of preparing, reviewing, and filing import documents. Customs clearance is the act of submitting entries to U.S. customs and obtaining approval for release. ACF handles both—document checks, entry filing, and coordination with carriers and warehouses.
Do you offer international customs brokerage for exports?
Yes. ACF provides export customs brokerage services, including AES filing, documentation review, licensing support, and compliance checks. Our teams coordinate export steps so goods move out of the country cleanly, especially for controlled or high-value shipments.
What are import customs brokerage services and when do I need them?
Import customs brokerage services cover everything needed to bring goods into the U.S., including document checks, customs entry filing, HTS classification, valuation review, and coordination with CBP. You need these services any time you import commercial products, especially high-value or regulated goods.
Do you support duty drawback and Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) programs?
Yes. We evaluate eligibility, collect required documentation, and file claims or FTZ entries to help you recover duties or defer costs. These programs can significantly reduce landed costs for companies with regular import and export volumes.
Do you provide customs processing services for international shipments?
Yes. Our customs processing services cover document collection, compliance checks, filing, and communication with customs agencies so international shipments move without delays. We align processing with carrier schedules and port cut-offs to keep freight on track.
What do you need to start customs processing or get a quote?
To begin, we typically need a commercial invoice, packing list, HTS codes (if available), and shipment details such as origin, destination, and mode. Share what you’re moving, and our team will confirm exactly what’s needed for your import or export customs brokerage.