China Import Cargo
ISF Forms
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Cargo Import Brokers, Inc. (CIB) is a licensed, full service customhouse broker, based in Houston, Texas, USA. CIB is a customs broker company and an international freight forwarder that services both importers and exporters.
Cargo Import Brokers, Inc.
Call: 281.987.0600
China Export Cargo
China Imports and Exports
China Import and Export
BEFORE CONTACTING A CUSTOMS BROKER, PLEASE REVIEW THIS GENERAL INFORMATION
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If you are planning to purchase goods from a foreign country be aware of the following:
LCL Cargo (Less than Container Loads)
ATTENTION FIRST TIME IMPORTERS
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ATTENTION FIRST TIME IMPORTERS
4. If cargo consists of a full container load, consolidator fees could apply, however, once container arrives in Houston (via rail) you only have 48 hours to remove equipment from rail ramp. Container demurrage fees will apply thereafter.
FCL Cargo (Full Container Loads)
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
5. Additional services regarding matters as full product background search, licensing requirements, countervailing duties, dumping duties, marking requirements; we will be happy to assist you. Our fees are very competitive.
1. Cargo purchased with the agreement to deliver in Houston will have incidental fees and charges that will be due and payable
to obtain your shipment. They will consist of:
- Consolidators fees accrued at first port of arrival, related to USDA inspections and handling. Usually they consist of $95.00 to $165.00 as average, however, they could be higher.
- Upon arrival at the container freight station in Houston (CFS Warehouse), other charges related to unloading, in /out and re-loading will apply, plus pallets if required. Average minimum cost is $80.00.
2. Be aware that before shipment is loaded onboard, overseas, importer security
filing (ISF or 10+2) must be filed. If we are filing ISF, a Power of Attorney must be issued to our company and you must advise
your shipper that we have been appointed as your broker to perform this service. They must prepare ISF format data form and
forward to us to file in a timely manner. Usual cost of filing is $35.00, plus a surety bond required in the amount of $10,000.00,
cost of premium is $75.00.
3. Once we are contracted to handle your shipment we will proceed with proper query to determine
if your commodity could be subject to CVD/Dumping duties.
