Customs Brokerage

CEP Customs Broker is nationally licensed to clear freight at all airports and seaports. Our goal is to ensure your peace of mind regardless of where your goods enter the United States. We assist our clients in complying with all U.S. Customs regulations. With over 25 years experience and our commitment to providing timely and cost effective brokerage solutions to meet your deadlines, you can place your trust in us.

We specialize in a number of areas including:

Cigarettes and Tobacco
Carnet
Food and Cosmetics (FDA and USDA)
Free Trade Zone Entries
Inbond Entries
Personal Effects

Remote Location Filing (RLF)
Temporary Importations (TIB)
Textiles
Quota/Visa
Other Government Agencies
High Value Commodities

Drawback

Duty drawback allows importers to claim refunds of duties paid on imported merchandise that is exported in the same condition or that is processed or assembled into a finished article that is then exported.

Many companies do not know if they are able to reclaim duties or over payments which put cash back in your pocket. While the government keeps a small portion of the duty as a processing fee, refund amount can be significant and make a meaningful contribution to a company’s bottom line.

We offer a free consultation to determine if the possibility of duty recovery exists. For more information on how CEP Customs Broker can help your company recoup duties, please email info@cepbroker.com or call (305) 477-3477.

Importer Security Filing (ISF)

The Importer Security Filing (ISF), commonly known as the “10+2” initiative, is a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulation requiring importers using ocean transportation that call a U.S. port directly, to provide data electronically to CBP. Like Customs entries, a single transaction bond or a continuous bond is required for ISF transactions.

For additional information on the specific data elements required please visit F.A.Q.

Inland Transportation

Having recognized that Brokerage goes beyond filing an entry, CEP Customs Broker offers a full range of cartage and trucking services including local pick-ups and delivery, FCL/LCL loads and bonded trucking transfers. Dependability and efficiency coupled with flexibility and the peace of mind that CEP is handling your goods on a domestic level are key factors in managing your shipping costs.