Customs Brokerage
OHL consistently receives high compliance ratings with Customs and Border Protection. Our 2008 US Customs compliance rating of 98.56%; the national average is 94.23%.
The hallmark of an experienced and strong customs broker is attention to detail. At OHL we pay attention to all the details and utilize our experience, regulatory expertise and the latest technology to ensure that your supply chain remains compliant; free from fines, penalities and delays. Our brokerage team participates in customs automated programs and we extend this technological expertise to your office, allowing you to always know the status of your shipments.
Our customs brokerage service includes:
- Consistent high compliance rating with Customs and Border Protection
- Paperless environment
- Automated Broker Interface (ABI)
- Remote Location Filing (RLF)
- Automated Manifest System (AMS)
- EDI Transmissions & alert notifications
- Track & Trace
- Commodity specialists
- Bonds and insurance services
- Duty drawback and reconciliation
- Importer Security Filing (10 + 2)
Key Statistics
- Represent 16 of the top 100 importers
- Represent 11 of the top 100 exporters
- 49 Licensed Customs Brokers and Certified Customs Specialists on staff
- 2008 US Customs compliance rating of 98.56%; the national average is 94.23%
- C-TPAT certified and validated
We understand the importance of a highly compliant customs brokerage program. Please request a consultation to explore your range of customs brokerage and global freight management service options. We look forward to working with you.
At OHL we pay attention to all the details and utilize our experience, compliance expertise and the latest technology to ensure that your supply chain remains compliant; free from fines, penalties and delays.
Case Study
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Paramount Apparel International, Inc. is America’s largest headwear manufacturer and is a full-service premium and promotional products company, specializing in screen-printing and embroidering. When a supplier in China was behind on production, Paramount Apparel needed to expedite delivery to the U.S. and Canada in order to meet the ongoing needs of one of their own largest customers.
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The world’s largest designer and retailer of maternity apparel located in the U.S. imports products from all parts of the world then sells online and in retail stores located in both the U.S. and Canada. The customer was interested in U.S. Customs duty drawback services to recoup the high duties associated with multiple international product moves through customs.
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As one the largest diamond mining groups in the world, producing and marketing by value over 40% of the world’s gem diamonds, this customer has a worldwide network of both owned stores and franchises. Goods are crafted in France, Italy, U.K. and Switzerland and this high-end jewelry regularly moves around the globe. The customer was interested in U.S. Customs duty drawback services to recoup the high duties associated with multiple international product moves through customs.
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Although this client is a very large apparel importer with a large production staff they only have two people in their Customs Compliance department. They use OHL as their sole customs broker to handle their day-to-day operational needs and approached OHL about providing support on an as-needed basis to help fill in gaps during heavy periods, technical expertise to classify their product line and providing training for other in-house departments.
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Reduce Transportation Costs by 10-15 Percent While Shaving Days Off Door-To-Door Delivery from China
PetSafe® is a rapidly expanding manufacturer of pet products, specializing in safety and training solutions. The company introduced the first do-it-yourself electronic fence to the pet market in 1991 and the first wireless fence in 1998. Because they were expanding too quickly to keep up with their own requirements for warehousing and distribution, PetSafe needed the help of a logistics partner with capacity and flexibility.
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SOMS Technologies is a start-up company with a patented and innovative vehicle engine oil filtration technology called microGreen® extended performance oil filter. The filter is a new and unique offering that reduces the impact on the environment caused by automobiles. Being a new and unique product, this customer needed help in setting up the importation as well as air, ocean, warehousing and distribution services. They turned to OHL for an end-to-end solution.
White Paper
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Download this white paper to learn more about optimizing the international supply chain for the retail sector using an integrated GS1-128 carton level label and ASN application along with a proven program management methodology.