About ME DEY & CO., INC.
M.E. Dey & Co., Inc. is one of the oldest licensed customs brokers in the United States, operating out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin since 1907. Holding CBP license #420 and FMC License #860NF, the firm provides customs brokerage, import compliance, export services, freight forwarding, and duty drawback assistance. With over a century of trade experience, M.E. Dey serves importers and exporters across a broad range of industries. The firm is C-TPAT aware and recognized as a BizTimes Future 50 winner, reflecting its continued growth and standing in the Wisconsin business community. Importers looking for a seasoned, full-service customs broker in the Midwest will find M.E. Dey & Co. a well-established option with deep institutional knowledge of US import requirements and CBP compliance.
M.E. Dey & Co., Inc. has been at the center of international trade since 1907, making it one of the longest-operating licensed customs brokers in the United States. Based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the firm has grown from a single-employee operation into a full-service trade compliance and logistics provider serving importers and exporters across a wide range of industries and commodity types.
As a CBP-licensed customs broker (Filer Code 420) and FMC-licensed freight forwarder (License #860NF), M.E. Dey offers an unusually broad scope of services under one roof. The firm handles customs entry preparation, importer security filing (ISF), ACE portal submissions, HTS code classification, and continuous customs bond administration. For companies navigating complex duty situations, M.E. Dey also manages duty drawback claims and can assist importers in evaluating eligibility under the duty drawback program — a valuable service for manufacturers and re-exporters looking to recover overpaid duties.
Milwaukee's location makes M.E. Dey a natural fit for Midwest-based importers receiving freight through Great Lakes ports, Chicago-area rail yards, and major air cargo hubs. The firm's logistics and freight forwarding division complements its customs brokerage work, providing coordinated door-to-door import and export solutions. Its domestic and courier services division rounds out its capabilities for time-sensitive shipments.
On the compliance side, M.E. Dey offers consulting services to help companies develop internal trade compliance programs, classify goods against the USITC tariff database, and respond to CBP inquiries. The firm is C-TPAT aware, which is relevant for importers seeking to reduce examination rates and expedite cargo release at US ports of entry.
M.E. Dey also maintains robust e-services infrastructure, including PAPS tracking, NEO shipment tracking, and client access to ACE portal resources, tariff cheat sheets, and white papers on current trade issues including Section 301 tariffs. The firm was recognized as a BizTimes Future 50 winner in 2022, underscoring its relevance as a growing, modern business despite its century-plus history.
For importers of consumer goods, textiles, machinery, or any commodity requiring careful HTS code classification and customs bond compliance, M.E. Dey & Co. brings more than 115 years of hands-on experience to every shipment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long has M.E. Dey & Co. been a licensed customs broker?
M.E. Dey & Co., Inc. has been in operation since 1907, making it one of the oldest continuously operating customs brokers in the United States, with over 115 years of import and export experience.
Does M.E. Dey & Co. handle duty drawback claims?
Yes. M.E. Dey offers duty drawback program services, helping eligible importers and manufacturers file duty drawback claims to recover duties paid on goods that are subsequently exported or destroyed.
What ports does M.E. Dey & Co. serve from its Milwaukee, WI location?
M.E. Dey serves importers receiving freight through Midwest-area ports and rail hubs, including Great Lakes ports and Chicago-area facilities, as well as major US ocean and air ports of entry nationwide.
Is M.E. Dey & Co. able to assist with ISF filing requirements?
Yes. M.E. Dey handles Importer Security Filing (ISF) submissions through the CBP ACE portal as part of its standard customs brokerage services for ocean freight shipments.