U.S. CUSTOMS

Piatek Customs & Logistics (PCL) is a full-service U.S. Customs broker, serving all ports-of-entry for the United States. As an “operational” U.S. Customs broker, PCL specializes in seamless entry for your goods, compliance and education.

 

What’s the difference between an “operational” and a “transactional” customs broker?

 

For PCL, clearing your entry at the port-of-entry is neither the beginning of the clearance process, nor is it the end. We believe that your U.S. Customs clearance is an integral part of your supply chain process, and is essential to consider from your acquisition of raw materials through final delivery to your customer. In our 20+ years of experience, we’ve found that serving our clients as an “operational” customs broker yields significant benefit for them, in:

 

Eliminating Risk: When compliant clearance of your goods into the U.S. is integrated into your supply chain process, you eliminate questions at the border, which mitigates both time wasted (PCL clears land border entries in under 45 minutes from receiving the paperwork), refusal of entry, or penalties down the road. PCL works closely with your team to ensure that you know the ins-and-outs of your shipments before they’re in front of a U.S. Customs agent.

 

Saving Money: Isn’t clearing your entry through U.S. Customs and paying the applicable tariff just something you have to do? Not necessarily. When you have compliance and customs clearance top-of-mind at the outset of your supply chain process, it can help you identify cost-saving measures along the way – including utilizing America’s various Free Trade Agreements to possibly eliminate tariffs altogether. PCL is an essential trade partner for you, from start-to-finish.

 

Consequently, a “transactional” customs broker files your entry, collects and pays your duty, and that sums up the relationship.

 

If you’re using a “transactional” customs broker and would be better served by a true trade partner, contact us today.