INTERNATIONAL SPECIALISTS, INC.

International Specialists, Inc. has been a fixture in Boston's international trade community since 1970. Operating from their office at 177 Milk Street in downtown Boston, this licensed customs broker and freight forwarding firm has processed over 50,000 shipments across more than 100 daily routes, building a track record that spans decades of changing trade regulations, tariff schedules, and global logistics challenges.

As a CBP-licensed customs broker, International Specialists handles the full cycle of import entry: preparing and filing customs entries, calculating duties and applicable fees, coordinating with U.S. Customs and Border Protection at Boston's ports, and ensuring shipments clear without unnecessary delays. Their C-TPAT certification signals a verified commitment to supply chain security standards — a credential that matters to importers moving goods through U.S. ports of entry who want a broker operating at a credentialed level of compliance.

Boston's port and Logan International Airport serve as key gateways for transatlantic trade, and International Specialists is well-positioned to serve importers bringing goods from Europe, the United Kingdom, and beyond. Their freight forwarding capabilities extend to both air and sea freight, making them a practical choice whether shipments are time-sensitive or moving in bulk via ocean container.

The firm handles a diverse cargo mix: general dry goods, personal effects and household goods relocations, automobiles and vehicles, and consolidated freight for clients looking to reduce per-unit shipping costs. They also offer packing services and shipment insurance coordination, covering more of the logistics chain than a pure customs filing operation.

What distinguishes International Specialists from larger national brokerage firms is the direct access clients get to experienced staff. Importers working with a smaller, specialized broker typically benefit from faster responses and consistent points of contact — especially valuable when CBP issues a hold, requests documentation, or when an entry requires correction under time pressure.

For importers searching for a customs broker in the Boston area or along the northeastern U.S. seaboard, International Specialists, Inc. offers a combination of long-standing CBP licensure, C-TPAT certification, and practical freight forwarding services that cover most import scenarios. Contact them at 617-357-9383 or info@isi-boston.com to discuss your shipment.