About SPRINT FORWARDERS INC
Sprint Forwarders Inc is a Seattle-based licensed customhouse broker and international freight forwarder operating since 1992. Through its NVOCC division, Sprint Ocean, the company provides full container load (FCL), less-than-container load (LCL), air freight, and land transportation services for importers and exporters moving goods across global trade lanes. CTPAT certified and listed with the Northwest Seaport Alliance, Sprint Forwarders serves a broad range of cargo types including dry and liquid freight, as well as agricultural products. Their customs brokerage services cover entry preparation, compliance, and cargo insurance, making them a practical single-source option for businesses importing through the Pacific Northwest.
Sprint Forwarders Inc has been a fixture in Seattle's international trade community since its founding in 1992 — a tenure that reflects sustained client relationships and operational reliability. Licensed as a customhouse broker under CBP filer code WO3 and headquartered at 3131 Elliott Ave in Seattle's Belltown district, the company operates at the intersection of freight forwarding and customs compliance, serving importers and exporters who move product via ocean, air, and land.
Located in Seattle, Sprint Forwarders is ideally positioned to handle cargo flowing through the Pacific Northwest's major trade corridors, including imports originating from Asia — Japan, China, South Korea, and Southeast Asia — that arrive via the ports served by the Northwest Seaport Alliance. This geographic advantage makes them a strong option for importers seeking a customs broker near them with hands-on familiarity with regional port operations and carrier networks.
Through its NVOCC division, Sprint Ocean, the company offers access to a broad range of international ocean carriers for both FCL and LCL shipments. This gives importers flexibility in matching carrier schedules and pricing to their supply chain requirements. Air freight and land transportation round out the modal coverage, allowing Sprint Forwarders to handle multi-modal shipments from origin to destination.
On the customs brokerage side, Sprint Forwarders manages the full entry process — including customs entry preparation, HTS code classification using the 10-digit tariff schedule, ISF 10+2 filing (Importer Security Filing), and coordination of import bond requirements such as continuous customs bonds and single entry bonds. Their team guides importers through importer of record requirements and ensures shipments meet CBP compliance standards before and at port arrival.
Sprint Forwarders also handles agricultural transport, a specialty cargo category that demands coordination with USDA and FDA requirements in addition to standard CBP clearance. Their CTPAT certification further signals a commitment to supply chain security standards recognized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Founded with just two clients — both of whom remain with the company today — Sprint Forwarders has built its reputation on long-term relationships rather than transaction volume. For importers evaluating customs brokers in the Seattle area, that track record across three decades of Pacific Rim trade is a meaningful differentiator.
Specialties
Services
Ports Served
Details
- Year Established
- 1992
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Sprint Forwarders handle ISF filing for ocean shipments?
Yes. Sprint Forwarders manages ISF 10+2 filing as part of its customs clearance services, ensuring importers meet CBP's advance cargo reporting requirements for ocean shipments arriving at U.S. ports.
What types of cargo does Sprint Forwarders specialize in?
Sprint Forwarders handles a broad range of cargo types including dry goods, liquid cargo, and agricultural products. Their NVOCC division, Sprint Ocean, provides access to multiple international carriers for both FCL and LCL ocean shipments.
Is Sprint Forwarders CTPAT certified?
Yes. Sprint Forwarders holds CTPAT certification, which reflects compliance with CBP's Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism supply chain security standards — a designation listed with the Northwest Seaport Alliance.
Can Sprint Forwarders assist with import bond requirements?
Yes. As a licensed customhouse broker, Sprint Forwarders can assist importers with both continuous customs bonds and single entry bonds, as well as guidance on importer of record requirements for shipments entering the U.S.