Customs clearance, from advance review to goods release.
Entry filing, duty calculation, and compliance management coordinated through our licensed customs broker partners at U.S. ports of entry.
The clearance process we coordinate
Entry filing
Consumption entries, warehouse entries, FTZ admissions, temporary importation bonds, and informal entries, with PGA permits where required.
Duty calculation
HTS classification, valuation methodology, and pre-shipment duty estimation, including USMCA and other preference programs.
Pre-clearance programs
Advance processing before vessel arrival reduces port dwell time and gets containers moving sooner.
Compliance management
Regulatory change monitoring, importer self-assessment, post-entry audit support, and prior disclosure filing.
Multi-port capability
Clearance at major U.S. ports including Savannah, Charleston, Seattle, and inland points, aligned with our warehouse locations to cut import cycle time.
Clearance that connects to the rest of the chain
A cleared container that sits at the port still costs you money. Because clearance, drayage, and warehousing run under one coordinated program, release flows straight into pickup and receiving.
For tariff strategy, bonded warehousing, and Section 301 and 232 work, see our customs brokerage services.
FAQ
Common questions.
What does a customs clearance broker do?
A licensed broker acts as the intermediary between the importer and CBP: preparing documentation, calculating duties, filing entries, and managing compliance.
Is Sams a licensed customs broker?
No. Clearance is performed by our licensed customs broker partners. Sams coordinates the process and connects it to drayage, warehousing, and distribution so nothing waits at the port.
What ports can shipments clear at?
Major U.S. ports of entry, including Savannah, Charleston, Seattle, Los Angeles, Long Beach, New York and Newark, Houston, Chicago, and inland ports.
How fast is customs clearance?
Timing depends on the port, the commodity, and any agency holds. Pre-clearance programs and complete advance documentation are the two biggest levers, and we manage both.
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