About MONTGOMERY INTL
Montgomery International Inc. is a licensed customs broker headquartered in Essington, Pennsylvania, operating under CBP filer code 196. The firm specializes in providing personalized customs and freight services to small and medium-sized companies engaged in international trade. As a fully automated customs broker holding a national permit, Montgomery International handles customs entry preparation, air and ocean freight coordination, and inland port clearances, including select Northern border crossings. Their focus on smaller importers means clients receive direct attention rather than being lost in a high-volume operation. The Essington location, situated near the Philadelphia International Airport cargo facilities and the Port of Philadelphia, positions the firm well for East Coast import and export activity across a broad range of commodities.
Montgomery International Inc. is a CBP-licensed customs broker based in Essington, Pennsylvania, a logistics hub adjacent to Philadelphia International Airport and within close range of the Port of Philadelphia. Operating under filer code 196 with a national permit, the firm is equipped to handle customs clearances not only at local ports but also at inland ports and select Northern border crossings, giving clients flexibility across multiple points of entry.
The company has carved out a distinct niche by focusing on small to medium-sized importers and exporters — businesses that benefit most from a customs broker who takes the time to understand their supply chains rather than processing entries in bulk anonymously. Montgomery International operates as a fully automated customs broker, meaning filings are submitted electronically through the ACE portal, keeping entries accurate and compliant with CBP requirements from submission through liquidation.
Core services include customs entry preparation across standard CBP entry types, Importer Security Filing (ISF) for ocean shipments, HTS code classification, and coordination of air and ocean freight shipments. The firm also handles LTL transportation logistics and kitting processes, making it a practical single point of contact for importers who need both customs compliance and domestic freight coordination. Understanding customs bond requirements — whether a single-entry bond or a continuous customs bond — is part of the firm's foundational work with new importing clients.
Montgomery International's team applies working knowledge of trade compliance regulations, including HTS code classification, duty rates, and US import requirements under current CBP rules. Clients involved in categories such as consumer goods, textiles and apparel, or machinery and equipment will find the firm capable of navigating the specifics of those commodity classifications. The firm's emphasis on accuracy and customs compliance auditing helps importers avoid delays, penalties, and post-entry corrections.
For businesses in the greater Philadelphia region or those shipping into East Coast ports who need a licensed broker with a national reach and a hands-on service model, Montgomery International Inc. represents a well-positioned option worth contacting directly through CBP's permitted brokers list.
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Does Montgomery International hold a national customs broker permit?
Yes. Montgomery International Inc. operates with a national permit, allowing the firm to file customs entries at inland ports and select Northern border crossings in addition to local Philadelphia-area ports.
Does Montgomery International work with small and mid-sized importers?
Yes. The firm specifically focuses on small to medium-sized companies engaged in importing and exporting, offering personalized customs and freight services rather than a high-volume, impersonal brokerage model.