There is no legal requirement for you to hire a customs broker to clear your goods. However, many importers opt to do so. Customs brokers are licensed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Importers are ultimately responsible for knowing CBP requirements and ensuring their importation complies with all federal rules and regulations.

A list of customs brokers can be found on the CBP.gov website under the “Ports” section by clicking on the state/port of entry you intend to import through. To find a customs broker, please go “Find a Permitted Broker".

If you choose to file your own customs entry, please read CBP’s publication Importing into the United States for an overview of what is involved.