About J.M. Rodgers Co., Inc.
J.M. Rodgers Co., Inc. is a family-owned customs house brokerage and freight forwarding firm established in 1951 and headquartered in Sparta, New Jersey. With over 70 years of experience, the company has built a strong national reputation — particularly in duty drawback services, helping importers and exporters recover previously paid duties to improve cash flow and profitability. Beyond drawback, J.M. Rodgers provides full customs brokerage and freight management services covering both import and export, air and ocean freight, and final mile delivery. The firm holds ISO certification and is C-TPAT certified, reflecting a long-standing commitment to compliance, data integrity, and supply chain security. Their high-tech, high-touch approach distinguishes them in a field where accuracy and responsiveness matter most.
Founded in 1951, J.M. Rodgers Co., Inc. stands as one of the more established family-owned customs house brokerages operating in the northeastern United States. Based in Sparta, New Jersey, the firm serves clients across the country, offering a focused suite of trade services centered on customs brokerage, duty drawback recovery, and freight forwarding — both import and export.
Duty drawback is the cornerstone of J.M. Rodgers' practice. For importers who manufacture, process, or re-export goods that were subject to U.S. customs duties, excise taxes, or fees, duty drawback represents a legitimate mechanism to recover up to 99% of those costs. J.M. Rodgers has spent decades developing expertise in the complexities of drawback claims — including manufacturing drawback, unused merchandise drawback, and rejected merchandise drawback — making them a go-to resource for companies looking to unlock significant refunds and strengthen their bottom line.
On the customs brokerage side, the firm handles entry preparation, classification, valuation, and regulatory compliance for a wide range of commercial importers. Their team works to ensure that shipments clear U.S. Customs and Border Protection efficiently and accurately, reducing the risk of delays, penalties, or examinations. Whether goods are arriving by air or ocean, J.M. Rodgers coordinates the necessary documentation and filings with precision.
The company's freight services extend to air freight, ocean freight, and final mile delivery and drayage — giving clients a single point of contact for end-to-end logistics management. This integrated capability is particularly valuable for importers managing complex supply chains who need customs clearance and freight coordination handled in tandem.
J.M. Rodgers holds ISO certification and participates in the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program, underscoring their commitment to supply chain security and operational standards. Their internal audit processes, continuous process improvement initiatives, and data protection practices reflect the discipline expected from a firm with over seven decades in international trade.
For businesses across the U.S. — whether importing into the Port of New York/New Jersey, managing nationwide distribution, or pursuing duty drawback refunds on exported goods — J.M. Rodgers Co., Inc. offers the experience and infrastructure to support compliant, cost-effective trade operations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What makes J.M. Rodgers Co. different from other customs brokers?
J.M. Rodgers has specialized in duty drawback for over 70 years — a niche that many customs brokers don't handle in depth. They combine customs brokerage, freight forwarding, and drawback recovery under one roof, making them a strong choice for importers who want to recover duties while managing their full logistics operation.
What is duty drawback and can J.M. Rodgers help my company qualify?
Duty drawback allows companies to recover up to 99% of customs duties paid on imported goods that are later exported or used in manufacturing. J.M. Rodgers specializes in identifying eligibility, preparing claims, and managing the filing process with CBP to maximize refunds for qualifying businesses.