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Customs clearance Austin

Import and export customs clearance for companies in and around Austin. Declarations, duties and taxes, permits and release, prepared before your goods arrive.

  • CityAustin
  • Local time--:--
  • AirportsAUS · DFW
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At a glance
Customs authority
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
Customs clearance
Ziem network partner, under our brand
Systems
Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS) - ACE
Importer requirements
an importer of record number and, for most formal entries, a customs bond
Airports
Austin-Bergstrom (AUS) and Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
Seaport
Port Houston (by road)
Customs · Austin

Customs clearance for Austin

In the USA, customs clearance is handled by a dedicated partner team that works under the Ziem Logistics brand, to our procedures and with the shipment data we prepare. You deal only with Ziem Logistics, from booking to release. Companies in Austin, especially in semiconductors, electric vehicles and technology, rely on fast and correct declarations. Central Texas around Austin has large semiconductor and electric-vehicle plants.

  • Import declarations for AustinDeclarations with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), duty and import tax calculation, and release for delivery in Austin.
  • Export declarations from AustinExport filings and evidence of export for goods leaving the USA.
  • RegistrationsHelp with the importer registration required in the USA: an importer of record number and, for most formal entries, a customs bond.
  • Classification and originHS classification, preferential origin and duty estimates before your goods ship.
  • Permits and regulated goodsLicences for pharma, food, electrical goods, dual-use items and other regulated products.
  • Air and sea arrivalsClearance for cargo arriving at AUS, DFW and by sea via Port Houston (by road).
Your contact for Austin

Ziem Logistics operations desk

Cut-off and acceptance times
Current cut-off times for Austin on request: we confirm them with every booking.
Planning

Plan around local peaks in Austin

Holidays: In the USA, Thanksgiving, Independence Day (4 July), Christmas and the Q4 peak season can slow down customs, airlines and trucking. Book early and send documents in advance around these dates.

Transport

Air freight from and to Austin

Need the transport as well? We fly your cargo via Austin-Bergstrom (AUS) and Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), including Next Flight Out and on-board courier, and handle customs in the same shipment file.

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Trade lanes

Main lanes from Austin

The most important connections from the USA, with our own team or trusted customs partners at destination.

FAQ

Customs clearance Austin: FAQ

Can't find your answer? Email ops@ziem-logistics.com or call +49 40 57290280.

Who clears customs for my goods in Austin?

Customs clearance in the USA is handled by a partner team in the Ziem network. It works under the Ziem Logistics brand and to our procedures. You deal only with Ziem Logistics.

What do importers in Austin need?

Importers in the USA generally need an importer of record number and, for most formal entries, a customs bond. We check registrations, classification and permits before the shipment leaves origin.

Which customs authority is responsible for Austin?

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Declarations are filed electronically (Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS) - ACE).

How long does customs clearance take in Austin?

With complete documents and data, most entries are released within hours of arrival. Inspections, missing permits or holidays such as Thanksgiving, Independence Day (4 July), Christmas and the Q4 peak season can add time.

Can you also transport my goods to Austin?

Yes. We offer air freight via Austin-Bergstrom (AUS) and Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), sea freight via Port Houston (by road), Next Flight Out and on-board courier.

Do you use local agents in Austin?

No. We work directly with the airlines and issue our own air waybills, and we do not use local agents. Where we cannot do it ourselves, we use a few long-standing, trusted partners for road transport and customs, under our procedures. We do not work as an agent for other forwarders: our customers are shippers and consignees.

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