Customs Brokers in California
Importing into California? Get matched with a licensed US customs broker for your entries through Los Angeles, Long Beach and Oakland — or estimate your stacked duty first.
Find a licensed customs broker in California
Tell us what you’re importing — we’ll route you to a licensed US customs broker. Free, no obligation.
California import gateways
Pick the California gateway your goods arrive through.
Importing into California
California importers clear goods through Los Angeles, Long Beach and Oakland. A licensed customs broker prepares the CBP entry, applies the correct HTS classification, and calculates the full stacked duty — base/MFN plus Section 301, Section 232, IEEPA and the reciprocal tariff where they apply. Getting the classification right up front is the importer’s responsibility, so most businesses hand the filing to a broker once more than the base rate is in play.
Not ready for a broker yet? Estimate your landed cost first with the tariff calculator or look up your code with the HTS code lookup, then bring the numbers to your broker.
Frequently asked questions
- You can self-file, but most importers clearing goods through California's gateways use a licensed broker once Section 301/232/IEEPA duties stack. A broker files the CBP entry, posts the bond, and reduces misclassification risk.
- StackTariff covers these California import gateways: Los Angeles (Ports of Los Angeles & Long Beach and LAX air cargo); Long Beach (Port of Long Beach); Oakland (Port of Oakland). Pick your gateway above to get matched with a broker that serves it.
- Entry fees are commonly $100–250 per shipment plus a customs bond, with volume discounts. Request a quote tailored to your product and volume via the form above.
- Use the form above to be matched with a licensed broker that serves your California gateway. You can also estimate your duty first with our tariff calculator, then hand the entry over.
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StackTariff is not a customs broker and does not file entries or provide customs advice. We connect importers with independent, licensed US customs brokers. Listed partners are advertisers; we may earn a referral fee at no cost to you.
Informational only — not customs advice. Classification and valuation decisions are the importer’s responsibility under 19 USC §1484. For binding rulings, file CBP Form 19; for declarations, consult a licensed customs broker.