Customs Clearance Through Licensed Partner Brokers.

Typical customs brokerage fee for a single entry: $90–$250 per entry. Add disbursements: ISF filing $35–$75, single transaction bond $40–$70 (or annual continuous bond $400–$600), PGA filings (FDA, USDA, EPA) $25–$100 each. Duty and taxes are separate, calculated from HTS classification and Section 301/232 status. Suaid Global quotes all-in customs pricing per shipment.

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) code is a 10-digit number that classifies imports for duty calculation, Section 301 tariffs, trade agreements, and PGA requirements. Wrong HTS = wrong duty, fines, or seizure. Suaid Global's partner brokers verify HTS classification before entry filing.

ISF (Importer Security Filing, also called '10+2') is a US customs filing required 24 hours before the cargo is loaded onto a vessel bound for the US. Missing or late ISF triggers a $5,000 CBP penalty per violation. Suaid Global files ISF on every US-bound ocean shipment as standard.

Section 301 is a US tariff (7.5–25%) on goods originating in China, applied on top of standard HTS duty. Coverage varies by HTS — some products are exempt, some carry 25%. The 2026 rate schedule is published by USTR and the Federal Register. Suaid Global's partner brokers check Section 301 status on every China-origin entry.

Most clearances are processed within 24–72 hours of vessel arrival when documents are complete. Holds (CBP exam, PGA referral, classification questions) add 3–10 business days. Pre-clearance — filing entry before arrival — speeds release to same-day. Suaid Global pre-clears wherever feasible.

Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading or air waybill, importer of record details (IOR or POA), HTS classification, and product-specific PGA documentation (FDA prior notice for food, USDA permits for plant/animal, EPA TSCA for chemicals). Suaid Global's broker partners verify completeness before filing.

We coordinate US customs clearance through licensed customs brokers in our global network — the broker files the entry and signs the entry summary, while we manage the end-to-end process so you keep one point of contact. This is the standard model across the forwarding industry.

Duty drawback is a US program that refunds up to 99% of import duties paid on goods that are later exported or destroyed. Three main types: manufacturing drawback, unused merchandise drawback, and rejected merchandise drawback. Claims are filed up to 5 years post-import. Suaid Global's broker partners file drawback claims for qualifying clients.

Holds typically come from one of four sources: CBP exam (1–7 days, opens the container for inspection), HTS classification question, PGA referral (FDA, USDA, EPA — adds 5–15 days), or documentation deficiency. Suaid Global's broker partners respond to CBP requests on your behalf and clear most holds within 24–72 hours.

Yes, every US import requires a customs bond. Two options: single transaction bond (one shipment, $40–$70 per shipment) or continuous bond (covers all shipments for one year, $400–$600 annually). Importers with 3+ shipments per year typically save with the continuous bond. Suaid Global advises which fits your volume.

A customs Power of Attorney authorizes a licensed broker to file entries on your behalf as importer of record. The POA is a CBP-prescribed form, signed once, and remains valid until revoked. Required before the first import entry. Suaid Global's broker partners supply the POA form during onboarding.

FDA: food, beverages, dietary supplements, drugs, medical devices, cosmetics. USDA: agricultural products, plants, animals, and derivatives. EPA TSCA: industrial chemicals, certain plastics, pesticide-treated articles. APHIS / Lacey Act: wood, plant-origin packaging. FCC: electronics with radio emitters. Suaid Global's broker partners screen for all PGA requirements pre-entry.

Yes. Suaid Global's broker partner network files entries at all US Customs ports — major ones include Los Angeles/Long Beach, Newark/New York, Savannah, Houston, Charleston, Norfolk, Seattle/Tacoma, plus Miami, Chicago, JFK, and DFW for air. Inland ports and CFS facilities are also covered.

Section 232 (steel/aluminum security tariffs), 301 (China unfair trade), and 201 (safeguard tariffs on washing machines, solar). Each carries its own HTS-keyed rate published by USTR. Suaid Global's broker partners apply the correct stacking, file exclusion requests where applicable, and advise on tariff engineering options.