Customs And Compliance

CAPABILITY Customs & Compliance

Global trade, zero guesswork.

Our full-service, in-house Customs Brokerage team:

  • Handles everything for you so you can focus on growing your business.
  • Streamlines the import process, saving you time, reducing risk, and ensuring compliance.
  • Secures the correct documents and approvals, eliminating errors that could cause delays.
  • Helps your business avoid costly delays, penalties, and compliance issues.

Customs Brokerage Services:

  • Worldwide air & ocean clearance
  • Remote location filing (RLF)
  • Importer security filing (10+2)
  • International document prep
  • Letters of credit, bonds & carnets
  • Consular preparation
  • Cargo insurance

Compliance Services:

  • ITAR and DG-certified
  • Export declaration & licenses
  • Duty and HTS classification
  • EAR compliant
  • Hazardous goods expertise
  • Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ)
  • Schedule B classifications
  • Trade advisory updates

We cross borders with confidence, so you experience worry-free shipping.

In the world of international trade, customs and compliance are where delays—and costly mistakes—often occur. Our team of reliable licensed customs brokerage and compliance experts make sure your cargo meets every regulatory requirement no matter the destination.

With the everchanging international compliance regulations, we will handle the complexities of cross-border shipping, staying up to date with evolving trade laws that could impact your business. As a longstanding member of C-TPAT (Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism), we ensure a highly secure and expeditious supply chain from beginning to end.

Overseas High-Stakes Hauling
undeniable results
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Overseas High-Stakes Hauling

Sometimes, shipments arise that are both complex and need to move internationally. A manufacturing client needed to get a log stacker moved from the U.S. to New Zealand—and only had a short time to do it.
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Unique Freight is Our Special-Tea
undeniable results
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Unique Freight is Our Special-Tea

ICAT is contacted by a well-known fine tea company with a unique request to ship over 20,000 tea bags overseas for a major international event—the Royal Coronation of King Charles.
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Logistics for a Lifesaving Mission
undeniable results
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Logistics for a Lifesaving Mission

When it comes to the medical industry, swift action is absolutely necessary. When a non-profit medical organization reaches out with a lifesaving mission, the ICAT team knew they had to act quickly.
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Blog Latest Industry Insights

Keeping you updated on key industry updates and changes is crucial to the success of your business. Stay updated with the latest news that could potentially impact your company's supply chain or bottom line.
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