UPS: U.S. Customs Brokerage Services

Shipments Cleared Faster, Easier, and with Less Hassle
Whether you're exporting or importing, our experience and technology will get your shipments cleared. Since 1985, UPS has provided outstanding value and service on customs clearance of UPS international shipments. We handle your shipment every step of the way, eliminating third-party brokerage, so your routine customs clearance stays routine - quick, smooth, and dependable. Customs clearance begins while your shipment is still in transit. UPS is electronically linked with customs in the United States, Canada, and major countries throughout Europe, Asia, and the Americas. We clear every shipment with expertise and personal attention. Our customs brokerage experts are dedicated to monitoring the latest import and export compliance laws and regulations. We have developed an integral working relationship with U.S. Customs & Border Protection for the fastest solution to all of your customs brokerage needs. We take a personalized approach to brokerage, offering a streamlined process that facilitates the movement of customers' most frequently shipped goods through customs. We employ our own staff of skilled customs brokerage specialists worldwide. This expertise means you get rating accuracy, customer service responsiveness, and a confidence level that's second to none. UPS also provides non-routine services, which include formal entry clearance, live entry clearance, temporary import bonds, and duty drawbacks.

All UPS Worldwide Express Plus^SM, UPS Worldwide Express^SM, UPS Worldwide Saver^SM, and UPS Worldwide Expedited^SM rates include routine customs clearance. This means you don't have to specify a broker - routine customs clearance is built into your rates when you use UPS to perform the customs clearance for any of the services listed above. UPS also provides services designed to facilitate movements of your UPS Standard shipments to and from Canada and other non-routine services that include formal entry clearance, live entry clearance, temporary import bonds, and duty drawbacks. In addition, UPS can provide customs clearance for other ocean, air cargo, truck and rail U.S. imports. For more information on any of our customs brokerage services, call 1-800-782-7892.

For UPS Worldwide Express Plus, UPS Express NA1^SM, UPS Worldwide Express, UPS Worldwide Saver, UPS Worldwide Expedited, and UPS 3 Day Select^SM, routine customs clearance (for entries up to five tariff lines) is included at no additional cost. Additional charges will apply if customs clearance is performed by customs brokerage offices other than those designated by UPS for clearing the services listed above.* Additional charges may apply. Contact us for details. For UPS Standard shipments to and from Canada, UPS provides customs clearance unless otherwise specified.* The importer is responsible for all customs brokerage fees, including duties and taxes. Contact us for details. The UPS Service Guarantee does not apply when customs clearance is performed by customs brokerage offices other than those designated by UPS for clearing the services listed above, or if a service delay is a result of certain events beyond our control, such as a government agency hold.* *NOTE: Customs clearance for the services listed above is provided by the UPS Supply Chain Solutions customs brokerage offices designated by UPS for handling small package customs clearance. Additional charges will apply if customs clearance is performed by customs brokerage offices other than those designated by UPS for clearing the services listed above.

UPS offers several other options for Customs Brokerage. See the Customs Brokerage Terms page for further information: UPS Broker of Choice^SM UPS FTZ Facilitator^SM
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