Precision isthe service.
Core brokerage, executed in-house. Extended logistics, orchestrated with trusted partners. All of it accountable to one name: IBS.
In-house, licensed, accountable
Customs clearance
End-to-end entry processing at Port 2304 Laredo and, through Remote Location Filing, at any port in the United States.
Tariff classification
Accurate HTS classification that protects your duty spend and keeps every entry defensible before CBP.
Importer Security Filings
ISF 10+2 and ISF 5+2 filed on time, every time, no penalties, no held cargo.
Automated clearance programs
Clearance through government-initiated automation programs, so compliant freight keeps moving.
Electronic Export Information
EEI filings handled electronically for smooth, documented exports out of the U.S.
Trade consulting & facilitation
International trade consulting that turns customs regulation into a competitive advantage.
Non-resident import services
Import into the U.S. without a domestic entity, we structure and represent the entry.
Rulings & valuation
Valuation, origin of goods and HS Code ruling requests with the government of the importing country.
Port 2304, and every other port
Our main port of operation is 2304 in Laredo, Texas. Through Remote Location Filing we transact customs business at any port of the United States, one broker, nationwide reach.
Additional services
With our commercial partners we cover the rest of the journey:
- 01Mexican customs brokerage
- 02Global logistics
- 03Door-to-door transport in Mexico and the U.S.
- 04Ocean freight forwarding
- 05Air freight forwarding
Straight answers
The questions every importer asks before picking up the phone.
How fast can IBS clear a shipment at Laredo?
When documents arrive before the truck, we transmit the entry in advance and compliant freight is typically released the same day it reaches Port 2304. Speed is a process, not a promise: classification, review and filing happen before the bridge, not at it.
Can you clear cargo at ports other than Laredo?
Yes. Through Remote Location Filing we transact customs business at any port in the United States, with the same broker and the same accountability, from Los Angeles to New York.
What do I need to start importing with IBS?
A signed power of attorney, your commercial invoice and packing list. We guide you through the customs bond and any permit your product needs, and we set up your record file from entry one.
What is the ISF and when must it be filed?
The Importer Security Filing applies to ocean cargo and is due at least 24 hours before your goods are loaded at the foreign port. Filed late or wrong it costs up to $5,000. We file it as a standing process tied to your bookings.
Do you handle the Mexican side of the border too?
Through our commercial partners we coordinate Mexican customs brokerage, door-to-door transport and freight forwarding, so one conversation covers both sides of the crossing.
What does a customs broker actually cost?
Market-competitive rates quoted up front, per operation. The real number to watch is what a broker saves you: correct classification, zero penalties and cargo that does not sit.
Room to breathe
We offer our clients warehouse storage with a capacity of 30,000 ft², and more available when needed. Cargo waits safely; operations never do.
30,000 ft²