Customs entry management
Entry preparation, filing coordination, customs release monitoring and issue escalation.
CTPAT-certified U.S. customs broker
Security-minded brokerage.
Clearer import control.
US Trade brings CTPAT-certified customs brokerage, documentation discipline and shipment coordination together for businesses importing into the United States.
CTPATCertified customs broker
40178National customs broker permit
IntegratedCustoms + freight coordination
Understanding CTPAT
More than a customs entry. A focus on supply-chain security.
Read about CTPAT at CBPCustoms Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) is a voluntary U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) trade-security partnership. Participating companies commit to defined supply-chain security criteria and ongoing risk management.
For a customs broker, that includes secure handling of trade information, business-partner screening, security procedures and helping importer clients understand relevant supply-chain risks.
US Trade pairs that security-focused operating approach with practical customs entry execution, importer onboarding and connected freight visibility.
Brokerage capabilities
Built for the details that hold cargo up.
Support for routine imports, high-value shipments and documentation-intensive freight programs, whether we manage the transportation or provide brokerage independently.
Importer and bond setup
Power of attorney, importer data, customs bond and onboarding requirements reviewed before freight arrives.
Risk and documentation review
Classification, country of origin, AD/CVD, UFLPA and partner-government-agency considerations reviewed as applicable.
Connected shipment control
Customs milestones, cargo documents, exceptions and delivery coordination connected to the freight operating record.
Start with US Trade
From onboarding to release.
Our team establishes the import profile, identifies what is missing and creates a practical path to customs execution.
Start a customs request- Tell us the importer and cargo profileImporter of record, origin, commodity, parties, mode, port and arrival date.
- Complete the onboarding checksPower of attorney, importer identifiers, bond and documentation requirements as applicable.
- Review trade and security risksClassification, origin, valuation, agency flags and supply-chain documentation.
- Coordinate filing and releaseManage the entry workflow, communicate holds and connect customs milestones to delivery.
Frequently asked questions
What importers should know.
Does using a CTPAT-certified customs broker make my business CTPAT certified?
No. US Trade's CTPAT status applies to US Trade. Importers have separate program eligibility, security criteria and certification requirements. Broker certification does not transfer to customers.
Does CTPAT guarantee faster clearance or fewer inspections?
No. CBP determines inspection, admissibility and release requirements. Benefits depend on the eligible CTPAT participant and applicable program rules; using a certified broker alone does not promise expedited clearance.
Can US Trade handle brokerage without arranging the freight?
Yes. We can review standalone customs brokerage opportunities as well as shipments that use US Trade forwarding, trucking or warehousing.
Can a company outside the United States use US Trade as a customs broker?
We can review foreign importer-of-record arrangements individually. Eligibility, importer identification, bond, responsible parties and documentation must be assessed before accepting an account.
Important distinction: CTPAT participation is a supply-chain security program, not a guarantee of cargo release or regulatory compliance. The importer of record remains responsible for required import information, applicable duties and compliance. CBP decides examination and release treatment. CTPAT marks identify US Trade's program status and do not imply CBP endorsement of our services.
CBP CTPAT program overview · CBP customs broker security criteria
Customs brokerage
Bring the import details. We'll build the plan.
Send your commodity, origin, importer information and expected arrival date to start a CTPAT-certified brokerage review.