Expert Customs Brokerage & Trade Compliance
Marina Freights provides comprehensive customs brokerage and compliance services designed to navigate the complex landscape of international trade regulations. Our licensed customs brokers and trade compliance experts ensure your shipments clear customs efficiently while maintaining full compliance with ever-changing international trade laws and regulations.
With expertise spanning over 64 countries and deep knowledge of various trade agreements and regulatory frameworks, we minimize clearance delays, optimize duty payments, and protect your business from compliance risks. Our proactive approach to customs management helps you avoid costly penalties and supply chain disruptions while maximizing trade agreement benefits.
Comprehensive Customs Clearance Services
We manage the entire customs clearance process from documentation preparation to release coordination. Our services include accurate classification using HS codes, valuation compliance, origin determination, and duty optimization. We maintain direct electronic interfaces with customs authorities worldwide, enabling faster processing and real-time status updates for your shipments.
Our licensed customs brokers conduct detailed product analysis using technical specifications, composition details, and intended use to determine the correct Harmonized System codes. We maintain an extensive classification database and utilize advanced classification software, while also seeking binding rulings from customs authorities when necessary to ensure 99.8% classification accuracy and compliance.
We maximize your savings through comprehensive trade agreement management including USMCA, CAFTA-DR, European Union trade agreements, ASEAN agreements, and various bilateral treaties. Our experts conduct origin analyses, prepare certificates of origin, and implement processes to ensure ongoing compliance, typically achieving 15-30% duty savings for qualified clients through proper agreement utilization.
We provide comprehensive audit support including preparation of defense files, representation during customs audits, and management of verification processes. Our team conducts regular compliance reviews and mock audits to identify potential issues before they arise. In the event of an audit, we manage the entire process, typically reducing potential penalties by 60-80% through proper documentation and expert representation.
For restricted commodities, we manage all specialized documentation including import/export licenses, certificates of analysis, FDA filings, USDA permits, TSCA certifications, and various product-specific certifications. Our experts stay current with changing regulations for controlled items such as pharmaceuticals, chemicals, electronics, and agricultural products, ensuring complete compliance with all agency requirements.
Trade Compliance & Regulatory Advisory
Our trade compliance experts provide strategic advisory services to help you navigate complex regulatory environments. We conduct compliance assessments, develop internal control programs, and provide ongoing monitoring of regulatory changes. Our services include export control classification, denied party screening, anti-boycott compliance, and FTA qualification strategies to ensure your global trade activities remain compliant and optimized.
Duty Optimization & Drawback Services
We identify and implement duty savings opportunities through various customs programs including duty drawback, foreign-trade zones, first sale for export, and special trade programs. Our drawback specialists manage the entire process from claim preparation to receipt of funds, typically recovering 95%+ of eligible duties for our clients. We also provide binding ruling requests and advance classification guidance to secure favorable duty treatment.
Comprehensive Customs Services
Import & Export Customs Clearance
HS Code Classification & Valuation
Trade Agreement Optimization
Duty Drawback & Recovery Services
Compliance Audits & Training
Restricted Commodity Management
Technology-Driven Customs Solutions
We leverage advanced customs technology including automated documentation systems, electronic data interchange with customs authorities, and compliance management software. Our proprietary client portal provides real-time visibility into customs status, document tracking, and compliance analytics. This technology infrastructure enables faster clearance times, reduced errors, and comprehensive audit trails for all your international shipments.
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