Customs Broker San Francisco

Customs Broker: An Essential Member of Your Team

Exporting and importing goods is an incredibly complex task. You need to gather the necessary documents and complete the online forms. Different taxes, duties and excises must be paid depending on the goods involved. Furthermore, international trade is subject to a variety of regulations. It is essential for importers/exporters to be aware of all necessary regulations in order to be in compliance.

Customs brokers like Gallagher Transport, as experts in the field, provide you with guidance on regulatory changes and assist you with understanding import details of specific products. They are well-versed in all the procedures pertaining to entry, admissibility criteria, classification, evaluation, and taxes or duties applicable to imported items. Many businesses don’t have a full-time employee knowledgeable in the complex regulatory requirements governing the transport of goods across borders. This is when outsourcing to a customs broker like Gallagher Transport is important.

Why Choose Gallagher Transport

Good companies, like Gallagher Transport, offer a full line of import/export services, including logistics, freight forwarding, warehouse and distribution, so you can rest assured your business will be taken care of. We are knowledgeable professionals who can help ensure that your shipped goods reach their intended destination safely. We possess the expertise necessary to facilitate the entire customs clearance process, whatever the port of entry may be.

Cross-border regulations are constantly changing, which can result in significant delays, fines, product seizure, and other negative consequences. Thankfully, Gallagher Transport possesses intimate knowledge about the specific needs for each type of goods and can assist you in avoiding such consequences.

Some commodities automatically require a formal entry (formal declaration of specific information on the imported goods). This applies to food and pharmaceutical products, cosmetics, chemicals, biological materials for research and medical use, as well as agricultural and dairy products.

These goods are held at the customs until the necessary paperwork and requirements are met for the shipment. In this case, it’s a good idea to hire a customs broker because of their knowledge of the rules, regulations and protocols needed to clear your shipments.

Gallagher Transport’s knowledgeable and expert team of brokers will guide you through the process, look for ways to save you time and money, and create a solution designed specifically for you. Every step of the way you can feel confident that your goods are in good hands.

We take the time to understand your business so we can best serve you through the entire process from:

Filing entry documents
Arranging the examination and release of the goods
Contacting other Partner Government Agencies (PGAs)
Determining whether a permit, license or certification is required
Determining whether a customs bond is required
Suggesting a single or continuous bond
Recommending all risk cargo insurance
Assist you with Duty Drawback if your goods qualify
Assist with Compliance Reviews

Centrally located in San Francisco, CA, Gallagher Transport can clear customs at all U.S. ports and as a result has clients located all across the U.S.

Questions? We are happy to help!

San Francisco – Transportation and Logistics Hub

The Port of San Francisco brings in an annual income of $106 million due to its 500+ businesses. The Port of San Francisco is an integral part of the city’s economy, providing services to everything from small family-run businesses to cruise ships to large conglomerates. The top exports at the port include passenger vehicles, gasoline and other fuel and different petroleum products. The top imports include electric storage batteries, oil and motor vehicle parts.

The Port of San Francisco can handle many types of cargo efficiently and cost effectively. Harbor and cargo service facilities are located near the terminals offering easy access to tug and barge companies, heavy lift crane services, a Foreign Trade Zone, cold storage, and warehousing. The port has an auto-processing terminal which is used to import, export and process vehicles. There are large numbers of auto dealerships in the Bay Area which makes the Port of San Francisco a strategic location for importers.

The Port also has terminals to import sand and aggregates for the production of concrete and a deep-water berth with an on-dock rail and 30 acres of dock space for other cargo. Finally rail services are available through Union Pacific Railroad and San Francisco Bay Railroad.

Call us at 650‑952‑3803 or email us at info@gallaghertransport.com today to learn more about what is required for your specific shipment.

Personalized Service

Gallagher Transport provides personalized and exceptional customer service to all of our clients. When you call Gallagher Transport you can expect that you will have one broker assigned to you, so you always have a specific point of contact to answer your questions and keep track of your shipments. This broker will be available, attentive and a reliable partner in ensuring that your shipment meets all compliance requirements. Our company works like a happy family, with all members coming together to get your shipments delivered on time at a competitive rate. We are always available to take the time to explain any aspect of the process, so you feel comfortable before you get started. Feel free to call us with questions on anything from importing and customs to freight or cargo insurance.

Ready to get started? Call Gallagher Transport today at 650‑952‑3803 or email at info@gallaghertransport.com.