All-Ways

Save time and avoid unneeded hassles by putting the All-Ways import and customs clearance experts to work for you. With decades of experience with importing gourmet foods and spirits, fresh fruits and vegetables, garments, textiles and other general merchandise, All-Ways has the resources and professionalism to facilitate your growing company’s needs at competitive rates. Allow us to simplify every aspect of the import process so you can focus on the business you do best.

Our comprehensive import services include:

• Document Processing: As soon as we receive documents, we verify the arrival information and promptly prepare all the customs and OGA documentation. Generally, documentation appears in our system within minutes of receipt and is available for your ongoing review in our online tracking system.

• FDA, OGA and Post Entry Services: With a stellar reputation as New York’s premier FDA broker, the All-Ways team is famous for its knowledge of the intensive FDA systems including OASIS and PREDICT. We get involved in the resolution of all FDA samples and detentions. We expedite FDA sample collections and follow through until a release is obtained. All-Ways specializes in resolving all FDA issues and we closely monitor all FDA auto detention and import alerts so that we can pass information along to our clients. For cheese and specialty food importers, we perform the Entry and Landing Certification required by foreign countries. Our perfunctory submission of documents to AQI decreases the chances of an exam. If an exam is required, we proactively expedite the process. We work with the USDA in the resolution of all cheese license issues to ensure clients’ annual license renewal.

• Customs Exams: When it comes to customs exams, All-Ways’ services far exceed those available elsewhere. In fact, we have a whole department dedicated to monitoring nationwide customs exams to ensure that exams are completed on a timely basis and that your cargo moves in an expedient manner.

• Domestic Inland Transportation: We work with a network of domestic transportation and trucking companies to ensure prompt delivery of your shipment from full container loads to small packages.

• Binding Rulings: If you have classification questions, let us help. We’ll research the appropriate classification in the CROSS system and make an expert determination. If we’re unable to comfortably determine the correct classification, we’ll request a Binding Ruling on your behalf. The U.S. Customs Service will issue a ruling and provide the appropriate HTS Tariff number. Our vast experience in making these requests helps ensure that you receive a favorable ruling.

• Bonded Warehouses: A bonded warehouse allows you to import your goods into the warehouse and pay the customs duties at the time of withdrawal instead of at the time of entry. If you’re interested in learning more about this option, just let us know. We can help you apply for and obtain a bonded warehouse.

• ACH and PMS Payment Processing: The Automated Clearing House (ACH) is a fast, accurate electronic payment option that allows you to pay Customs duties, taxes, and fees electronically. All-Ways will help you apply for ACH capability. Once in place, All-Ways transmits payments on your behalf through an automated interface. You can also participate in Periodic Monthly Statement (PMS) processing, allowing you to pay your fees once a month rather than on transactional basis. These options help you reduce administrative time and achieve greater control of cash flow. Plus, your PMS statements are automatically sent to you so they’re available for your review.

• Supply Chain Security (C-TPAT): Participating in Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) has many advantages. In addition to helping to combat terrorism, you’ll undergo comprehensive self-analysis and implement best practices for supply chain management. Participants also enjoy other potential benefits such reduced inspection volume. If you’re interested in becoming a C-TPAT certified participant, an All-Ways consultant can help..

• ISF / 10+2: Effective January 2009, United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) introduced Importer Security Filing (ISF) also known as 10+2. For security purposes, this rule requires cargo information to be transmitted to the agency at least 24 hours before goods are loaded onto an ocean vessel for shipment into the U.S. importers are required to provide 10 data elements to CBP, as well as 2 more data elements from the carrier. All ISF filings must be submitted electronically. As your international logistics partner, All-Ways will help you understand and comply with these requirements.

• Customs Bond Services: Without a properly executed Customs Bond (also know as a Surety Bond) to guarantee payment, your shipment will not clear U.S. Customs. All-Ways has excellent relationships with underwriters and vast experience in this field, and can help you obtain an appropriate bond at the best rate available. We can also help you determine if a continuous bond or a single transaction bond is best for your circumstances.

• Cargo Insurance: Whether your international shipment contains raw materials or finished goods, it’s essential that you safeguard your investment with cargo insurance. Everyone needs the security of knowing their cargo is insured. All-Ways can arrange cargo protection against “all risks” from warehouse to warehouse for attractive rates. Read more

• Duty Drawbacks: [HS1] You may be able to recover up to 99 percent of your import duties if you’re importing goods, and then exporting them again, or destroying them. For example, if you are in the business of importing shpiments and then re-selling and exporting the shipments to foreign destinations, you are entitled to a refund of 99 percent of duties, taxes or fees paid on the merchandise, commonly known as drawback. Likewise if your imported merchandise is destroyed under Customs supervision becasue it does not conform with specifications, is defective, or has been shipped without consent, 99 percent of the duties, taxes or fees paid on the merchandise may be recovered as a drawback. Whatever your sistuation, All-Ways can help you save money and build your bottom line by obtaining the appropriate duty drawbacks.

Contact us today at 908-353-4000 or visit our “Freight Forwarding/Exports” page to learn more.

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