Export Trade Logistics

Export Trade Logistics operates as a licensed U.S. customs broker from Dalton, Georgia, serving importers and exporters across the Southeast United States. Founded in 1991, the company has developed specialized expertise in customs brokerage, letter of credit processing, and international trade compliance over more than three decades of operation.

Dalton's strategic location in northwest Georgia positions Export Trade Logistics to serve the region's significant textile and carpet manufacturing industry, while also supporting diverse importers throughout Georgia, Tennessee, and neighboring states. For businesses searching for a customs broker in Atlanta or the broader Southeast corridor, Export Trade Logistics offers regional expertise with personalized service that larger coastal brokerages may not provide.

The company's services extend beyond basic customs entry filing to include comprehensive trade compliance support. Understanding what a customs broker does is essential for importers: these licensed professionals navigate complex CBP regulations, ensure proper product classification under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, calculate duties and taxes, and maintain compliance with federal agencies including FDA, USDA, and others. Export Trade Logistics handles these responsibilities while managing the documentation flow that keeps shipments moving efficiently through U.S. ports of entry.

With documented experience in letter of credit transactions, Export Trade Logistics provides financial documentation services that many customs brokers don't emphasize. This capability is particularly valuable for importers managing international payment terms and requiring precise coordination between banks, suppliers, and freight forwarders.

While major gateway cities like Miami, Los Angeles, New York, Houston, and Laredo host numerous customs brokers specializing in their regional trade lanes—Miami customs brokers focusing on Latin America, Los Angeles and New York brokers handling Asian imports, and Laredo Texas customs brokers managing Mexico border crossings—Export Trade Logistics serves the Southeast market with attention to regional manufacturing and distribution needs. The company's location in Georgia's industrial corridor makes it well-suited for importers receiving goods through the Port of Savannah, Atlanta's inland port facilities, and other Southeast entry points.