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U.S. Customs Clearance for Commercial Imports
Arrange customs clearance for your U.S. imports with a clear scope, document checklist and quote. Keep your existing freight forwarder, or combine clearance with shipping from China.
U.S. BROKERAGEU.S. customs brokerage is provided by Always Forward Co., Ltd..
U.S. IMPORT · CUSTOMS SCOPEYour shipment,
one clear handoff
one clear handoff
- Goods & shipment detailsYou share
- Scope & quoteYou receive
- Authorization & documentsBrokerage onboarding
- Agreed filingsU.S. brokerage team
- Release handoffYour freight provider
Keep your forwarder, or add China shipping as a separate service.
- Customs clearance with your chosen forwarder
- ISF and bond requirements reviewed
- China shipping available as a separate service
Who it’s for
Customs support
for your next import
Importing for the first time?
Tell us what you are buying, where it was made and how it will arrive. We will identify the information needed to assess your import and prepare a quote.
Bringing in repeat shipments?
Share your product range and import schedule. We can review how to organize recurring clearance, document updates and communication with your team.
U.S. CUSTOMS BROKERAGE
Always Forward Co., Ltd.
U.S. BROKERAGE TEAMCustoms requirements, authorization and agreed filings
ALLWAYFORWARD · FOSHANChina-side freight services in your shipping plan
Your U.S. team
Know who handles
your U.S. entry
Always Forward Co., Ltd. provides U.S. customs brokerage. The brokerage team reviews the customs requirements, confirms authorization and handles the agreed filings. Allwayforward coordinates the China-side freight services included in your shipping plan.
- U.S. brokerage entity
- Always Forward Co., Ltd.
- Relationship to Allwayforward
- The company behind Allwayforward
- Business contact
- support@allwayforward.com
Service scope
Define the customs work
your shipment needs
The right scope depends on your goods, transport mode and import requirements. Your quote identifies the services included and any additional work that needs separate approval.
U.S. import clearance
Review the shipment information, prepare the agreed customs entry and follow up on requests related to the filing.
Document review
Check product descriptions, invoice details, packing information and origin records. Receive a focused list of missing information before the next step.
ISF filing
Confirm the advance security filing requirements for applicable ocean shipments and arrange the agreed ISF service.
View ISF filingCustoms bond options
Review your existing bond or assess a new bond arrangement based on your import plans and applicable requirements.
Review bond optionsGoods subject to additional agency requirements need a separate scope review.
How it works
From shipment details
to the next confirmed step
- 01
Tell us about the goods
Share the product, origin, estimated value, transport mode and shipment status.
You share - 02
Confirm the scope and quote
Receive the proposed customs services, charge categories and a list of information still needed.
You receive - 03
Complete authorization and document handoff
Complete the brokerage team’s onboarding process and provide the required records through the agreed channel.
You complete - 04
Follow the filing
The U.S. brokerage team handles the agreed filings and follows up on additional information requests.
U.S. brokerage team - 05
Coordinate the release handoff
Receive the relevant status and records. Your freight provider then coordinates the transport and pickup steps that remain.
You receive
Costs
See what your
customs quote includes
A brokerage fee is one part of the total import cost. We identify the quoted services and separate the charges that depend on your shipment.
Any services outside the agreed scope are identified for review. Your final costs depend on the shipment, its requirements and the work performed.
Charge categories on your quote
| On your quote | What to check |
|---|---|
| Brokerage services | The entry work and document review included in the agreed scope |
| Additional filing or bond services | ISF, bond arrangements or other approved services |
| Duties and government charges | Amounts assessed for the goods under the applicable requirements |
| Transport and third-party charges | Freight, delivery, storage, examinations and other charges when applicable |
Documents
Start with the information you already have
You do not need every answer to make an inquiry. Send a clear description of your shipment, and we will confirm what else is required.
- Commercial invoiceif available
- Packing listif available
- Product description, material, use and relevant model details
- Country of manufacture and available origin records
- Transport mode, U.S. arrival location and expected dates
- Importer details and existing bond statusif known
Some goods require additional records. The U.S. brokerage team will confirm the requirements for your shipment.
Use the customs document checklistYouU.S. brokerage team
OPTIONAL · SEPARATE SERVICE
Buying from China? Connect freight and customs
Allwayforward can coordinate supplier pickup, consolidation, agreed inspection and packing services in China, then arrange the freight and delivery scope you select. Your U.S. brokerage team handles the agreed customs work.
FAQ
Questions before
you request clearance
Can you clear my shipment if I use another freight forwarder?
Yes. You can request customs brokerage separately from transportation. Share your forwarder’s details and shipment status so the U.S. brokerage team can assess the handoff and confirm the scope.
What do you need to prepare a quote?
Start with the goods, country of manufacture, estimated value, transport mode and expected U.S. arrival. An invoice and packing list are useful when available. We will identify any further information needed.
Can you help with my first commercial import?
Yes. Tell us about your planned shipment. The team will review the information needed for the customs service and explain the onboarding steps before work begins.
Are ISF and a customs bond included?
They are included only when listed in your agreed scope. The team will review the requirements and your existing arrangements, then explain any separately quoted services.
Does customs clearance include freight and delivery?
Freight and delivery are separate services unless your quote expressly includes them. You can keep your own forwarder or request a combined China-to-U.S. shipping plan.
My cargo is already in transit or has arrived. Can I still contact you?
Yes. Send the current shipment status, expected or actual arrival date, and available documents. The U.S. team will assess whether it can accept the work and what needs attention first.
Request a customs quote
Tell us about your next U.S. import
Share your goods and shipment status. We will review the request and contact you about the customs services and information needed.