U.S. Art Co., Inc.

U.S. Art Co., Inc. is a CBP-licensed customs broker headquartered in Randolph, Massachusetts, a suburb located approximately 15 miles south of Boston. Operating under filer code ETL, the firm serves importers throughout New England who require professional customs clearance support at ports of entry across the northeastern United States, including the Port of Boston and Boston Logan International Airport.

For importers searching for a customs broker near me in the Massachusetts area, U.S. Art Co., Inc. offers the local presence and federal licensing required to act on your behalf before U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The firm handles the preparation and submission of commercial entry documentation, ensuring that HTS codes are correctly applied, duties are accurately calculated, and shipments clear CBP without unnecessary delay.

A critical requirement for ocean freight importers is the Importer Security Filing — commonly known as ISF 10 plus 2 filing — which must be submitted at least 24 hours before cargo is loaded at a foreign port. U.S. Art Co., Inc. assists importers in meeting this obligation and avoiding costly CBP penalties. For air and express freight, the firm is also equipped to handle Type 86 entry customs filings, which allow goods valued under $800 to enter duty-free under the Section 321 de minimis threshold.

New importers benefit from guidance on import bond requirements, including single-entry bonds for occasional shipments and continuous customs bonds for businesses with regular import activity. Understanding which bond structure fits your import volume is an important early step in the compliance process, and a licensed broker can help you make that determination.

U.S. Art Co., Inc. can also assist importers in identifying the correct tariff classification for their products using HTS code lookups, which directly affects the duty rate applied at entry. Accurate tariff code classification is essential for compliance and cost management, particularly given ongoing changes in trade policy and Section 301 tariffs.

For businesses that have previously imported goods that were later exported or used in manufacturing, the duty drawback program offers a potential mechanism to recover duties paid. A licensed broker familiar with how to file duty drawback can help determine eligibility and prepare the necessary claims with CBP.

Whether you are a first-time importer navigating the commercial entry customs CBP process for the first time or an experienced importer looking for reliable local representation in the Boston metro area, U.S. Art Co., Inc. provides the federally licensed expertise to support your import operations.