Customs clearance Los Angeles
Import and export customs clearance for companies in and around Los Angeles. Declarations, duties and taxes, permits and release, prepared before your goods arrive.
- CityLos Angeles
- Local time--:--
- AirportsLAX · ONT
- 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
- Los Angeles International (LAX) and Ontario (ONT)
- Seaport
- Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Customs clearance for Los Angeles
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 Los Angeles, especially in consumer goods, electronics, aerospace and entertainment, rely on fast and correct declarations. Los Angeles is the main US gateway for trade with Asia, by both air and sea.
- Import declarations for Los AngelesDeclarations with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), duty and import tax calculation, and release for delivery in Los Angeles.
- Export declarations from Los AngelesExport 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 LAX, ONT and by sea via Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
Ziem Logistics operations desk
- Cut-off and acceptance times
- Current cut-off times for Los Angeles on request: we confirm them with every booking.
Plan around local peaks in Los Angeles
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.
Air freight from and to Los Angeles
Need the transport as well? We fly your cargo via Los Angeles International (LAX) and Ontario (ONT), including Next Flight Out and on-board courier, and handle customs in the same shipment file.
Air freight from and to Los Angeles → · Freight & customs in the United States →
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Main lanes from Los Angeles
The most important connections from the USA, with our own team or trusted customs partners at destination.
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Customs clearance Los Angeles: FAQ
Can't find your answer? Email ops@ziem-logistics.com or call +49 40 57290280.
Who clears customs for my goods in Los Angeles?
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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Declarations are filed electronically (Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS) - ACE).
How long does customs clearance take in Los Angeles?
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 Los Angeles?
Yes. We offer air freight via Los Angeles International (LAX) and Ontario (ONT), sea freight via Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, Next Flight Out and on-board courier.
Do you use local agents in Los Angeles?
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.
Tell us about your shipment
Send us the lane, the goods and the timeline. We reply within one business day. For urgent cargo, call us directly.