STAR USA, INC.

STAR USA, Inc. has been a fixture in the international trade compliance community since 1996, when founder Peggy Easton established the firm in Wooster, Ohio, on a foundation of practical expertise and educational mission. Today, under the leadership of President and Licensed Customs Broker Michael D. Easton, STAR USA serves importers and exporters nationwide from its Northeast Ohio headquarters at 201 E. Liberty St., Suite 202, Wooster, OH 44691.

Unlike many customs brokers focused primarily on transaction processing, STAR USA distinguishes itself through deep consulting and compliance advisory services. Importers navigating the complexity of 10-digit HTS code classification — including proper tariff code identification, duty preference programs, and section 301 tariff implications — rely on STAR USA's classification services to reduce cost and risk. The firm's trade compliance professionals assist with importer of record requirements, continuous customs bond structuring, and ISF 10+2 filing obligations that apply to ocean shipments entering U.S. ports.

For companies with export operations, STAR USA provides Export Administration Regulations (EAR) compliance support, sanctions screening guidance, country of origin determinations, and export controls training. Their prior disclosure and voluntary self-disclosure (CBP) practice helps companies remediate past compliance failures before they escalate to enforcement actions — a critical service given CBP's increasing scrutiny of forced labor, Section 301 duties, and antidumping/countervailing duty orders.

Free trade agreement optimization is another core strength. STAR USA helps U.S. importers and exporters determine eligibility under USMCA and other duty preference programs, potentially achieving significant tariff savings. Their supply chain security practice includes CTPAT (Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) program support, a priority for companies seeking trusted trader status.

STAR USA serves a broad spectrum of industries: automotive, aerospace, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, textiles and apparel, food and beverage, oil and gas, technology, agriculture, and retail consumer goods. Their industry-specific training curricula — available live or on demand — make them a go-to resource for trade compliance professionals seeking continuing education and Customs Broker Exam preparation.

For importers searching for a customs broker or trade compliance partner in Ohio or across the U.S., STAR USA offers a consultative, education-forward approach backed by decades of hands-on regulatory experience.