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C-TPAT & AEO Certified

Customs cleared.
Fast, compliant,
everywhere.

Customs brokerage and trade compliance across all US states, Canada and Mexico — backed by C-TPAT and AEO certification, with CFS stations at LAX, IAH and MIA.

All US States
Clearance coverage
C-TPAT
US certified
AEO
International certified
3 CFS
LAX · IAH · MIA
Clearance Status Monitor Live
📦 Cleared
✈️ In-Bond
🚛 CBP Exam
📋 Filed
C-TPAT
US Certified
AEO
International
CBP
Licensed Broker
🇺🇸All US States
📍 LAX 📍 IAH 📍 MIA
🇨🇦Canada
🇲🇽Mexico
🛡️C-TPAT & AEO

One-stop customs & brokerage

From entry filing to in-bond movements — professional know-how to clear your goods at the fastest possible speed, wherever they need to be.

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Customs Clearance — Import & Export

Full entry preparation and filing for ocean, air and truck shipments. Import classification, valuation, admissibility and ISF/AES filings handled by our licensed brokers.

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7512 Processing — In-Bond

CBP Form 7512 preparation for transportation and exportation in-bond, allowing goods to move under CBP bond without paying duties until final entry is made.

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In-Bond Paperwork

Complete in-bond movement documentation between ports of entry, CFS stations and bonded warehouses — with CBP-compliant filing and real-time status tracking.

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US Customs Bonded Truck

In-bond trucking between ports, airports and bonded facilities — coordinated with our own ground transport fleet for seamless custody and compliance throughout.

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CFS — Container Freight Stations

Own CFS operations at LAX, IAH and MIA for LCL deconsolidation, cargo examination, stuffing and unstuffing — with bonded storage capability at all three locations.

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One-Stop Value-Added Services

Customs declaration, inspection forwarding, packaging, warehousing and vehicle towing — all under one roof, managed by a single CTS account team.

Three countries. Three CFS. One broker.

Licensed customs brokerage authority across North America, with physical CFS presence at three of the largest US cargo gateways.

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United States
All 50 states · All CBP ports
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Canada
CBSA clearance capability
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Mexico
SAT clearance · MX/US border
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International
AEO status · 160+ global offices
LAX
Los Angeles — CFS Station
LCL deconsolidation · bonded storage · cargo exam · trans-load
IAH
Houston — CFS Station
Air & ocean CFS · in-bond movements · MX/US corridor hub
MIA
Miami — CFS Station
Latin America gateway · air cargo CFS · bonded facility
Clearance Process
From arrival to delivery — we handle every step
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Pre-arrival preparation
ISF / AMS filing, document review, HTS classification and valuation — completed before cargo arrives.
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Entry filing & CBP release
Formal entry submission, duty payment, and CBP exam management to secure the fastest possible release.
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CFS / in-bond movement
7512 in-bond paperwork and bonded truck coordination between port and final destination.
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Deconsolidation & delivery
LCL breakdown at CFS, re-labeling, packaging and last-mile coordination to final consignee.
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Post-entry & compliance
Duty drawback, protest filing, reconciliation and VIP customer data integration for ongoing compliance.

Trusted, verified, compliant.

Our dual certification status delivers tangible advantages at the border — faster clearance, fewer examinations, and trusted trader priority.

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C-TPAT
Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism

A voluntary CBP-business initiative that strengthens international supply chain security. CTS's C-TPAT membership is a commitment to supply chain security standards and vetted business practices that go beyond minimum legal requirements.

Key benefit: Expedited CBP processing, reduced examination rates at US ports of entry, and priority access during peak periods or security events.
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AEO
Authorized Economic Operator

An internationally recognized quality mark indicating that CTS's role in the international supply chain is secure and our customs controls and procedures meet WCO and EU/international standards. Recognized by customs authorities in 90+ countries.

Key benefit: Faster clearance at AEO-participating borders worldwide, mutual recognition with US C-TPAT, and preferred trader status with customs authorities.

A customs system built around your data

Our proprietary customs declaration platform integrates directly with VIP customer systems — real-time data, zero manual re-entry, full compliance visibility.

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Real-time data transmission
Customs declaration data is transmitted to CBP and partner agencies in real time — no batch processing, no delays from manual keying.
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Live clearance status inquiry
Query customs clearance status for any shipment in real time, directly through your VIP portal or via API integration with your ERP/WMS.
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Direct VIP customer data interface
Our platform connects directly to VIP customer data systems — PO numbers, part numbers, supplier codes all flow automatically into customs filings.
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Specialized declaration system per client
VIP customers receive a dedicated customs declaration setup — custom rules, automated HTS assignment and compliance checks tailored to your product catalog.
Integrated Platform
Your supply chain data.
Our customs expertise.
One system.
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Comprehensive customs declaration system that integrates declaration with real-time data transmission and clearance status inquiry
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Direct interfaces with VIP customer data — eliminates duplicate data entry and reduces documentation errors at filing
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Specialized systems for VIP customers — dedicated setups with custom rules, automated classification and compliance alerts
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Full audit trail for every entry, available for CBP post-entry audit, reconciliation and duty drawback filing
ISF Filing AES Export HTS Classification Duty Drawback FDA / PGA Binding Rulings

Need to clear customs faster?

Talk to our licensed brokers. We respond within 2 hours — and file the same day.