Please allow up to three weeks for Bonds to be processed. In lieu of the Continuous Bond, a single-entry Bond can be used per entry. Get started by downloading the bond application form, here:

Any exporter / packing facility must be registered with the FDA, and will be asked to provide an FDA registration number on all submitted documents. If no U.S. representation is available, Customized Brokers is qualified to serve as an FDA agent on your behalf.

If you will be importing at least 2,000 lbs. of cargo on any given day and/or if the cargo value will exceed $230,000.00 per year, you'll need to complete this form. Get started by downloading it here:

Customized Brokers has the permission required to apply for your USDA Import Permit.  It is necessary to list your products by country of origin.

Section 8e of the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937 provides that when certain domestically produced commodities are regulated by a federal marketing order, imports of the commodity must meet the same or comparable grade, size, quality and maturity requirements.

Grading and quality inspection by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service is required for each lot (shipment) imported. Any person, who violates any provision of Section 8e, or any regulation, is subject to fines and/or penalties. The importer of records along with their warehouse handles grading arrangements.

For more information with regards to this act and what commodities it affects, click the below link:

http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/ams.fetchTemplateData.do?rn2=1&rn2=7&rn2=13&rn2=7&rn2=1&rn2=7&rn2=13&rn2=7&template=TemplateN&page=CommoditiesCoveredUnderSection8e

Complete this form at least through the IRS number and bond sections. Skip ahead to "completed by" if you do not have information beyond these sections. Be sure to sign and date the form.

For Customized Brokers to act on your behalf and clear your shipments, you will have to execute a Power of Attorney. This form must be completed in full, including your entire company name (or full individual name if not a company). If you're doing business as a "CORP" or an "LLC," please list the state of registration. Additionally, the principal place of business must have a full address, including a city, state and zip code. The name of the person completing this document should also be listed in the section titled "In Witness Whereof." Finally, be sure to include the company IRS number and have it signed by a corporate officer (include officer's title under the "Capacity" section).  

If you will be importing ocean cargo: On the first page, complete the company name, IRS number, full name of the person filling out the document and the date. The last page (4th) must be signed and dated by a corporate officer.

This form must be completed and emailed to Customized Brokers at isf@customizedbrokers.net for each ocean shipment 24 hours in advance of loading the cargo on the vessel at port of origin.

The following sections (all located on the first page) must be completed in full:

• Applicant/Principal/Indemnitor Information
• Merchandise Information
• Customs Certification

Be sure to sign and date the second page.

This form should be provided to the shipper so that it may be be included in the Bills of Lading during the booking. This will help to provide clear instruction to the carriers about your shipment.