CLEARANCEIn declared equipment value cleared last year
Across 1,200+ formal entries spanning crawler cranes, gas turbines, and hydraulic excavators.
Average clearance time
Faster ISF filing, pre-arrival classification review, and CBP examiner relationships cut dwell time in half.
ISF 10+2 Filing
Importer Security Filing must be submitted 24 hours before cargo loads at the foreign port — 10 importer data elements, 2 from the carrier.
FDA/EPA holds in 2024
Zero compliance holds across all entries. Every EPA Form 3520-21 filed correctly, first time.
First-pass CBP release rate
Pre-clearance documentation review catches errors before the port sees them.
TSCA Compliance
Toxic Substances Control Act certification required for used equipment. Negative declaration or positive certification must accompany CBP entry.
Formal entries filed annually
Chapters 84, 85, and 90 — excavators, turbines, drilling equipment, and precision instruments.
What We Navigate
So You Don't Have To
Every service below is executed by a licensed customs broker with deep specialization in heavy equipment Chapters 84 and 85. Not a generalist freight forwarder — a specialist.
HTS Classification & Tariff Engineering
A single HTS digit can mean the difference between 0% and 8% duty — or eligibility for USMCA, GSP, or ITA treatment. We provide binding classification reviews for Chapters 84, 85, and 90, with written defense documentation if CBP challenges the classification.
EPA & DOT Compliance
EPA Form 3520-21 for off-road engines, DOT Form HS-7 for safety conformance, TSCA declarations for used equipment. We prepare, review, and submit every compliance document before CBP sees the entry.
DOT Oversize Permits & Route Planning
Crawler cranes and drilling rigs exceed legal dimensions in every state. We coordinate state-by-state oversize permits, escort vehicle requirements, and time-of-day travel restrictions — from port gate to jobsite.
Bonded Warehouse & Phased Delivery
CBP-licensed bonded storage lets you defer duty obligations while staging equipment for phased delivery. Critical for mining operations importing multiple units across a construction schedule.
Temporary Importation Under Bond (TIB) & ATA Carnet
Equipment entering for demonstration, testing, or temporary use doesn't need to pay duty. TIB allows duty-free entry for a defined period. ATA Carnet facilitates movement across 87 member countries without customs fees.
Used Equipment from Auction
Importing used Komatsu, CAT, or Liebherr units from overseas auction requires USDA cleaning certification, TSCA declaration, and EPA compliance verification. We manage the documentation chain from auction house to port release.
Get the Full Guide
84 pages covering every aspect of importing heavy equipment into the U.S. — from first HTS lookup to final port release.
Check Your HS Classification
Not sure if your excavator is 8429.52 or 8429.59? Run a free classification check before your shipment reaches the port.
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The Field
Procurement directors, fleet managers, and logistics coordinators who stopped treating customs as a commodity service.
Your next import starts with
a 10-minute conversation.
Tell us the equipment type, origin country, and your timeline. We'll identify the correct HTS code, applicable FTA treatment, and any compliance requirements before you commit to the purchase.