A strategic customs partner
A strategic customs partner like BLS adds value beyond standard customs brokerage. In addition to handling operational requirements, we provide insights that align with long-term business objectives, ensuring customs compliance is integrated into strategic decision-making.
With deep expertise, we help optimize supply chains, reduce hidden customs costs, and navigate evolving regulations and trade agreements.
HS classification accurate tariff codes that protect you from penalties and overpaid duties.
Export & import filings declarations submitted correctly and on time.
Duty planning free-zone routing and regime analysis that legally reduce your landed cost.
Why choose BLS Customs Services
End-to-end integration
Customs clearance built into your shipment from booking to final delivery, not a separate step.
Trade & customs consulting
Guidance on tariff classification, trade agreements and evolving regulations.
Full compliance control
Complete visibility into every filing and its status, no surprises at the border.
Supply chain optimization
Duty planning and free-zone routing that legally reduce your landed cost.
Trusted broker network
Direct coordination with licensed customs brokers and authorities at both ends of your route.
Risk management
Pre-validated documentation that reduces inspections and unpredictable delays.
Services
Customs Clearance Services
As your business crosses international borders, you face complex local regulatory environments. With BLS handling your customs services, you get a dedicated team fluent in local policies and global logistics.
Import Declarations
Our team helps you acquire import clearance in the most compliant, cost-effective and efficient way.
What we offer
- Cost-effectiveness and a precise duty-payment process
- Efficient data entry management on all documentation
- Document compliance review, reducing penalties and delays
- Accurate, timely and compliant import filings
Export Declarations
A government requirement to gain permission to load an outbound shipment, for exporters shipping outside their trade zone.
What we offer
- Compliant and accurate export filings
- Origin management of export merchandise and licenses
- Document compliance review
In-Transit Declarations
Allows customs clearance formalities to take place at the destination point rather than at the point of entry.
What we offer
- Efficient in-transit declaration filings
- Management of the freight's onward movement
- Timely arrival at final destination, minimizing delays
Customs services, handled with precision
Compliance built into the shipment from day one.
Document preparation
Complete, consistent paperwork built from your manifest no copy-paste errors.
Regulatory compliance
Up-to-date handling of export rules and import regimes across the Americas.
Free trade zone regimes
Specialists in FTZ routing for duty-deferred, re-export-ready distribution.
Faster clearance
Pre-validated documentation means fewer inspections and shorter dwell times.
Duty & tax estimates
Know your duties before shipping, not after the surprise invoice.
Broker coordination
We work directly with brokers and authorities at both ends of your route.
How to add customs to your shipment
No separate portal to learn, just tell us once and we take it from there.
01
Request a quote
Share your cargo, origin and destination through our Contact page, or add it to an existing booking.
02
We review & classify
Our team analyzes your cargo, values and destination to define the correct classification and regime.
03
We prepare & file
Invoices, packing lists and filings are generated, cross-checked and submitted to authorities and brokers.
04
Track & clear
Status is visible in your BLS portal until your cargo is released and moving.
Local information
Customs expertise across the Americas
BLS operates from West Jordan, Utah, with customs clearance coverage across the United States and the wider Americas trade region. Get in touch and we'll confirm exactly what your shipment needs for its specific origin and destination.
United States
Import and export declarations at all major ports and land border crossings.
Mexico
Cross-border trucking clearance coordinated with licensed Mexican customs brokers.
Central America
Import and in-transit declarations across Central American trade lanes.
South America & Caribbean
Ocean freight clearance coordinated with our carrier and broker network.
Shipping somewhere not listed here? Contact us and we'll confirm coverage for your route.
Contact us
Connect with our Customs Services experts
Looking for a solution that fits your business needs? We'd love to help. Reach out to our team of customs specialists and we'll be in touch as soon as possible.
Customs clearance for every sector
Whatever you ship, our compliance team adapts to your product and your market.
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Customs frequently asked questions
Do I need a customs broker, or can I handle customs clearance myself?
It depends on the complexity of your shipments. With the necessary expertise, moderate volumes and straightforward products, self-managing may be an option. For large-scale shipments across multiple regions, working with a customs broker is highly recommended.
What are the benefits of partnering with a strategic customs expert?
Value beyond standard brokerage: insights aligned with long-term objectives, optimized supply chains, reduced hidden customs costs, and guidance through evolving regulations and trade agreements.
How long does customs clearance take?
Most shipments clear within 24 to 48 hours when documentation is complete and accurate. Complex cargo or a physical inspection can extend this timeline.
How much does customs clearance cost?
Costs vary by cargo value, classification and destination. We provide a clear duty and fee estimate before you ship, so there are no surprises.
What documents do I need for customs clearance?
A commercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading are the baseline. Depending on your product and destination, permits or certificates of origin may also apply.
Make borders a non-issue
Integrate customs clearance into your logistics operations with BLS.
