BorderTek
US Imports

US Import Clearance, Done Right.

From ISF filing to final release — BorderTek coordinates the full US customs entry process so your cargo clears CBP accurately, on time, and without surprises.

Missed ISF filings cost $5,000. Wrong HTS codes trigger audits. We keep both from happening.

CBP Entry StatusLINE RELEASE
Entry #BT-US-2024-04471 · Port: Los Angeles, CA
ISF 10+2 Filed
10+ days before arrival
Manifest Matched
AMS / ACI confirmed
Entry Submitted
Formal or informal
CBP Review
No exam — line release
Released
Duty paid — cargo moving
Coordinated by BorderTek · Partner Agency on File
ISF / AMS
Pre-Arrival Filing
FDA
Prior Notice & PGA
HTS
Classification Support
CBP
Entry Coordination
Entry Types

Every Entry Type, Covered

Whether it's a simple de minimis parcel or a multi-line formal entry with PGA requirements — we coordinate the right filing for your shipment.

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Formal Entry (Type 01)

For commercial shipments over $2,500 — full CBP entry with HTS classification, duty calculation, and bond on file.

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Informal & Section 321

De minimis entries under $800 and informal entries under $2,500 — coordinated for speed and low overhead.

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ISF 10+2

Importer Security Filing before vessel departure. Late or missing ISF means a $5,000 penalty and potential cargo hold.

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FDA Prior Notice

Required for all food, beverage, supplement, and drug imports. We coordinate timely submission to avoid FDA holds.

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FTZ & Bonded Entry

Duty-deferred entries for Foreign Trade Zones and bonded warehouses — coordinated with your facility and CBP.

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AMS / ACI Manifest

Advance cargo information submissions for ocean and air — matched to your entry to prevent manifest holds.

Compliance Coverage

The Hard Stuff Is Our Specialty

AD/CVD, Section 301, quota, PGA filings — the compliance areas that trip up most importers are where we earn our keep.

Anti-Dumping & Countervailing Duties (AD/CVD)
Deposit coordination and scope ruling support for covered commodities.
Section 301 & 232 Tariffs
China tariff management, exclusion tracking, and first sale valuation where applicable.
Quota & Visa Requirements
Absolute and tariff-rate quota monitoring to prevent entry rejection at the port.
USMCA / FTA Qualification
Certificate of origin coordination and preferential tariff claims for eligible goods.
Multi-Agency PGA Filings
USDA, FWS, EPA, CPSC, and other Partner Government Agency coordination built in.
Reconciliation & Post-Entry
Post-entry amendments, duty refunds, and protest filings when entries need correction.
Why It Matters

Clean Documentation
Prevents Costly Delays

CBP holds, intensive exams, and ISF penalties don't happen by accident — they happen when documentation is rushed, classifications are guessed, or filings are late. The cost of getting it wrong far exceeds the cost of getting it right.

BorderTek's approach is documentation-first. We collect what's needed before cargo ships, coordinate classification with our partner network, and file everything on time — so your freight moves on first pass.

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Late ISF Filing
$5,000 CBP penalty
ISF Filed On Time
Compliant — cleared without holds
Wrong HTS Code
Audit + back duties
Verified Classification
Correct duty rate
Missing FDA Notice
Automatic cargo hold
PGA Filed
Released on arrival
CBP Intensive Exam
3–10 day delay + fees
Clean Documentation
Line release — day 1
How It Works

Quote to Cleared

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Classification & Planning

We coordinate HTS classification, identify applicable tariffs, FTA eligibility, and any PGA requirements before your cargo ships.

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Filing & Coordination

ISF, entry documents, commercial invoice review, and all agency filings are managed and submitted through our partner network.

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Release & Delivery

CBP releases your cargo, duties are settled, and we coordinate drayage or inland delivery to get your freight moving immediately.

FAQ

Common Questions

Clear US Customs Without the Headaches

BorderTek coordinates every step of your US import clearance — ISF, classification, entry filing, and release — so your cargo moves on first pass.

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