Patti Porter Customs Broker, LLC specializes in seamless U.S. customs entry, compliance, and tariff classification for importers nationwide. Personal service. Zero guesswork.
From first filing to final delivery, we handle every step of the customs process so your goods move without delays or penalties.
Accurate, on-time Importer Security Filing submitted at least 24 hours before vessel departure to avoid CBP penalties and holds.
Learn more →Preparation and filing of all entry types — formal, informal, FTZ, TIB, and consumption entries — for all commodities and all ports.
Learn more →Accurate Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification to ensure correct duty rates and avoid costly re-liquidation or fines.
Learn more →Antidumping and countervailing duty case lookup, rate verification, and case number identification for manufacturers — protecting importers from unexpected duty exposure.
Learn more →Coordination with FDA, USDA, EPA, FCC, Fish & Wildlife, and other Partner Government Agencies for regulated commodities.
Learn more →Procurement and management of continuous and single-entry customs bonds to meet CBP requirements for your import program.
Learn more →Liaison with freight forwarders, carriers, and port authorities to coordinate the physical movement of your cargo.
Learn more →We're not a call center or a portal. When you work with Patti Porter, you get a licensed broker on the phone — every time.
You'll work directly with our team — not a case manager or an overseas call center. One point of contact who knows your account, your commodities, and your timeline.
Entries filed correctly the first time. We review every shipment for classification accuracy, valuation, and compliance issues before submission to CBP.
Antidumping and countervailing duty compliance is one of the most complex and costly areas in trade. We know the orders, know the rates, and know how to protect you.
No hidden fees. No surprise charges. We quote clearly before we file and keep you informed at every step of the clearance process.
Patti Porter Customs Broker, LLC was founded on a simple belief: importers deserve a broker who is genuinely invested in their success — not just their transaction.
With over 40 years of experience in U.S. customs brokerage, our team has guided businesses of all sizes — from first-time importers to seasoned multinational shippers — through the complexities of customs clearance, tariff classification, and trade compliance.
Our team's background spans [industries, e.g. steel, textiles, consumer goods, food & beverage, electronics], with particular depth in antidumping and countervailing duty compliance — an area where the cost of a mistake can be devastating. We stay current on every CBP instruction, Commerce determination, and Federal Register notice that affects our clients' commodities.
When you call Patti Porter Customs Broker, LLC, you get Patti.
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