Stryker Customs Brokers, LLC

Stryker Customs Brokers, LLC is a federally licensed U.S. customs broker based in Portage, Michigan, holding CBP filer code 8VE. Portage sits in Kalamazoo County in southwest Michigan — a region with deep roots in manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and automotive supply chains. That industrial backdrop makes customs brokerage services a critical resource for local and regional importers who regularly move goods through ports of entry including Chicago O'Hare, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, and the Port of Detroit.

For commercial importers operating in Michigan, working with a licensed broker means having professional support for everything from HTS code classification — including accurate 10-digit HTS code lookups — to the preparation and submission of customs entries with CBP. Stryker Customs Brokers is equipped to handle the compliance obligations that accompany international trade, including ISF 10+2 filing (importer security filing) for ocean shipments, which must be submitted at least 24 hours before cargo is loaded at the foreign port.

Importers also frequently need guidance on continuous customs bond requirements, which are required for any importer who clears shipments more than a few times per year. A continuous bond covers all entries filed within a 12-month period and is generally more cost-effective than single-entry bonds for regular importers. Stryker Customs Brokers can assist clients in understanding import bond requirements and securing appropriate bond coverage through a licensed surety.

The Portage/Kalamazoo area is home to major employers across the medical device, pharmaceutical, and industrial manufacturing sectors — industries that often deal with complex tariff classifications and regulatory requirements. Importers in these sectors frequently encounter questions around HTS code meaning and tariff code identification when sourcing components or finished goods from overseas. A customs broker near you in Michigan with experience in these commodity categories can help reduce the risk of classification errors, CBP exams, or costly delays.

Additionally, qualifying importers may benefit from duty drawback programs, which allow recovery of duties paid on imported merchandise that is subsequently exported or destroyed. Whether exploring unused merchandise drawback or looking for a duty drawback broker to manage refund claims, working with a licensed customs broker is an important first step. Stryker Customs Brokers can be contacted directly at 616-846-6763 to discuss specific import programs and compliance needs.