About SST INTERNATIONAL, INC
SST International, Inc. is a CBP-licensed customs broker and international air and ocean freight forwarder based in Cerritos, California. Holding a US Customs House Brokerage license, FMC authorization, and IATA accreditation, SST offers a complete door-to-door supply chain solution covering import and export customs clearance, ISF filing, regulatory agency releases, and freight forwarding across air, ocean, and road modes. The company has particular expertise in perishables logistics — managing fruits, vegetables, and consumer goods — alongside full container and LCL ocean shipments and air consolidations. SST coordinates directly with FDA, USDA, Fish & Wildlife, and other government agencies on behalf of importers, making it a capable single-source provider for businesses moving complex or regulated commodities into the United States.
SST International, Inc. operates out of Cerritos, California — a strategic hub for importers servicing the Los Angeles and Long Beach port complex, two of the busiest container ports in the United States. From this location, SST provides customs brokerage and freight forwarding services for importers bringing goods from Asia, Latin America, and other global origins into the US market.
As a nationally licensed customs house broker, SST handles customs entry preparation across all 50 states and at US land borders, making them equipped to manage shipments arriving via ocean, air, and road. For importers, this means a single brokerage relationship can cover diverse routing scenarios — from an ocean container arriving at the Port of Los Angeles to an air freight shipment clearing at LAX or a cross-border truck shipment.
SST's regulatory capabilities extend well beyond standard entry filing. The company files Importer Security Filings (ISF 10+2) for ocean shipments, a mandatory requirement that must be submitted at least 24 hours before cargo is loaded at the foreign port. They also handle AES export filings, Type 86 entries for de minimis section 321 shipments, and can assist with continuous customs bond setup and import bond requirements. When shipments require government agency review, SST coordinates releases directly with the FDA, USDA, and Fish & Wildlife Service.
A notable specialty at SST is perishables management. The company has built out processes specifically for time-sensitive commodities — fruits, vegetables, and other consumer goods — where customs clearance delays have direct financial consequences. This expertise in temperature-sensitive and perishable supply chains distinguishes SST from general-purpose brokerages.
SST also offers purchase order management, origin consolidation, and warehousing and distribution services, allowing importers to manage their supply chain from factory floor to US warehouse under one logistics provider. For importers evaluating HTS code classification, duty drawback opportunities, or prior disclosure obligations with CBP, SST's team can provide the brokerage expertise to navigate those processes. Their FMC authorization and IATA accreditation further enable them to act as an ocean freight intermediary and air cargo agent, giving clients a true one-stop solution for international trade compliance and logistics.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does SST International handle FDA and USDA releases for food and agricultural imports?
Yes. SST International regularly coordinates regulatory releases with the FDA, USDA, Fish & Wildlife Service, and other government agencies on behalf of importers, including food, agricultural, and perishable commodities.
Can SST International file ISF (Importer Security Filing) for my ocean shipments?
Yes. SST handles ISF 10+2 filings for ocean imports as part of their customs brokerage services. Filing must occur at least 24 hours before cargo is loaded at the foreign port, and SST coordinates this with importers and overseas logistics partners.
Does SST International offer freight forwarding in addition to customs brokerage?
Yes. SST is both a licensed customs broker and an international air and ocean freight forwarder, holding FMC authorization and IATA accreditation. They offer door-to-door logistics covering origin pickup, ocean or air freight, customs clearance, and delivery to a US warehouse.
Is SST International licensed to clear shipments at US land borders?
Yes. SST holds a national customs brokerage license that covers all 50 states and US land borders, meaning they can clear shipments arriving by road, ocean, or air at ports across the country.