SHAWN P PRIOR

Shawn P Prior CHB has served the U.S. import trade community since 1991, establishing a reputation as a neutral, independent licensed customs house broker operating out of Baltimore, Maryland. For importers seeking a customs broker near Baltimore with deep compliance knowledge and decades of hands-on entry experience, Shawn P Prior CHB offers a focused, professional alternative to large brokerage firms.

The firm's core services center on importer security filing (ISF 10+2) and customs entry preparation, both transmitted electronically through ACE — CBP's Automated Commercial Environment. ACE-based filing ensures faster releases and real-time coordination with Other Government Agencies such as FDA, USDA, EPA, and CPSC, which is critical for regulated cargo moving through the Port of Baltimore.

Baltimore is a significant East Coast port of entry handling a broad mix of cargo including machinery and equipment, consumer goods, vehicles, and bulk commodities. Importers clearing goods through Baltimore benefit from working with a broker who understands the port's OGA requirements and entry processing workflows. Shawn P Prior CHB's long tenure in this market reflects consistent compliance expertise aligned with those needs.

As a neutral customhouse broker, the firm does not have financial ties to specific freight forwarders or carriers, meaning importers receive objective guidance on entry type selection, HTS code classification, continuous customs bond requirements, and single entry bond decisions. Understanding the difference between a continuous bond and a single entry bond — and when each applies — is an area where an experienced broker like Shawn P Prior adds real value to an importer of record's compliance program.

The website also provides practical tools including bill of lading tracking, air waybill tracking, container tracking, vessel finder resources, and border crossing wait time references for PAPS (Canada) and PARS (Mexico) shipments. These tools reflect a broker who understands that importers need visibility across the entire supply chain, not just at the moment of customs entry.

With 24/7 availability for ISF and entry requests, Shawn P Prior CHB is structured to handle time-sensitive filings — a critical capability given that late or inaccurate ISF 10+2 submissions can result in CBP penalties. Importers who prioritize compliance, responsiveness, and direct broker access will find Shawn P Prior CHB a well-established resource at the Port of Baltimore.