OCEANLAND SERVICE INC

Oceanland Service Inc has been a fixture in the Southern California customs brokerage and freight forwarding industry since its incorporation in February 1981. Based at 4982 Fourth Street in Irwindale, CA, the firm operates within close proximity to the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, which together handle the largest volume of containerized imports entering the United States — much of it originating from China, Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia. This geographic positioning makes Oceanland Service Inc a natural resource for importers managing high-volume ocean freight from the Asia-Pacific region.

As a licensed customs broker holding CBP filer code 065, Oceanland Service Inc is authorized to transact customs business on behalf of importers across a wide range of commodity types. The firm's dual designation as both a customs broker and freight forwarder means clients can coordinate clearance and logistics under one roof — a practical advantage when managing tight delivery windows or complex shipments requiring coordination across multiple partner government agencies.

Core services include customs entry preparation, HTS code classification, and importer security filing (ISF), which must be submitted to CBP at least 24 hours before a vessel departs a foreign port. Accurate HTS code classification is foundational to us import requirements compliance, affecting duty rates, admissibility, and potential trade remedy exposure under programs tied to the USITC tariff database. Errors in classification can trigger a customs compliance audit, making professional guidance especially valuable.

Oceanland Service Inc can also assist clients with customs bond requirements, including continuous customs bond procurement, which is required for importers with shipments valued above the de minimis threshold or those importing regulated goods. For smaller shipments, the firm can advise on section 321 de minimis eligibility. Importers with overpaid duties may benefit from exploring a duty drawback program, and the firm's experience with CBP entry types explained across formal and informal entries supports clients in selecting the right filing strategy.

With over four decades of service in the Irwindale and Los Angeles area, Oceanland Service Inc represents a long-standing option for importers searching for a dependable customs broker near the LA/Long Beach port complex. Whether handling routine commercial entries or more complex regulatory filings through the CBP ACE portal, the firm brings the institutional knowledge that comes from navigating decades of evolving trade policy.