ISF stands for "Importer Security Filing." Also called "5+2" and "10+2." Contains information about ocean freight that is about to be shipped to the United States. Customs and Border Protection requires this document to be filed 24 hours before vessel departs the foreign port of lading. It is extremely important to file as soon as possible to avoid potential fines of $5,000.00 per late filing.

Importing merchandise into the United States might seem like a daunting task, but with our help, this process will become trivial in your day to day operations. We will submit all the forms to clear entries fast and efficiently with our state of the art software to deliver unparalleled service.
All merchandise needs to clear customs before being formally entered. The process to import varies depending on whether you are importing by land, sea or air.

These entries are useful to store raw materials or products that are not ready to be entered into the commerce of the United States. You, as a customer, will only pay duties when it is time to withdraw them.

Needed by importers in the United States. Can be continuous or for a single transaction. We offer fast processing to start importing as soon as possible.

The most daunting task when importing is classifying your items properly. Every type of merchandise conceivable has an assigned identification number and can be found in one book called the "Harmonized Tariff Schedule." With thousands of numbers, navigating this can be a tedious and intimidating endeavor. VM Customs Brokers is here to help you classify accurately to make the import process as simple as possible.

For merchandise that is only passing through the United States and will be exported or entered into a bonded warehouse. This can be an effective cost reducing measure taken by importers with manufacturing processes abroad.