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Licensed U.S. customs broker

Need to Clear Customs Fast? Licensed Customs Brokerage

ShipLilly is licensed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, approved for Remote Location Filing in all 50 states, and working around the clock at the principal U.S. airports and seaports.

  • Filed in house. ISF, entry, classification and duty payment handled by one team, never passed to a third party.
  • Remote Location Filing. Permits to file entries in all 50 states, not just Florida.
  • Pre-clearance. Entries pre-filed so release lands the day your cargo does.

We never resell your details. We use them only to price your shipment.

50
States covered by Remote Location Filing
24/7
Clearance operations
24 hrs
ISF filed after booking confirmation
4 hrs
Average quote turnaround
Credentials
FMC-licensed OTI
CBP customs broker
C-TPAT certified
IATA cargo agent
FTZ operator, Miami

A customs broker classifies your goods across thousands of categories, stays current on U.S. Customs law, and pays the tariffs and duties on your behalf. Here's everything ShipLilly handles for you.

Pre-Clearance & Entry Release

Entries prepared and submitted before arrival, with electronic entry release so cargo moves fast.

Clear Faster →

Importer Security Filing (ISF)

We compile the required data with you and give clear instructions to stay compliant.

File Your ISF →

Customs Bonds

Single-entry or continuous bonds, arranged and kept active for every shipment.

Get Bonded →

FTZ Admissions & Clearances

Electronic admissions into a Foreign-Trade Zone without paying U.S. duties or excise taxes up front.

Defer Duty →

Informed Compliance & Consulting

Accurate classification and consulting, so a duty rate surprise is a conversation, not an invoice.

Simplify Compliance →

ACH Statements & Agency Liaison

ACH duty statements and communication with all necessary government agencies on your behalf.

Reduce Paperwork →
Port of Miami container terminal at sunset

The rate is the easy part. Clearance is where the money goes.

Most quotes look similar until the cargo arrives. What separates a clean import from an expensive one is who files the entry, how fast the paperwork moves, and whether anyone warned you about the charges that show up afterward.

  • ISF filed within 24 hours of booking confirmation. The cheapest penalty to avoid and the most commonly earned.
  • Classification reviewed before arrival, so a duty rate surprise is a conversation, not an invoice.
  • Represented during examination, assessment and duty payment by a broker who knows your file.
• Automotive
• Food
• Pharmaceutical
• First-time importers
• E-commerce brands
Get Step-by-Step Customs Guidance

What actually changes

Same cargo, same port. The difference is who files the paperwork and when.

Availability
Typical brokerBusiness hours only
With ShipLillyAround the clock
Filing coverage
Typical brokerLocal port only
With ShipLillyRemote Location Filing in all 50 states
ISF filing
Typical brokerFiled when the docs arrive
With ShipLillyFiled within 24 hours of booking
Classification
Typical brokerDone at entry
With ShipLillyReviewed before arrival
Duty and fees
Typical brokerInvoiced after the fact
With ShipLillyEstimated in the original quote
Freight coordination
Typical brokerSeparate forwarder
With ShipLillyThe same team booked the freight

Bottom line: a cheap quote with a slow entry costs more than a fair quote with a fast one.

How customs clearance works with ShipLilly

Five steps, one broker, and you always know which one you're in.

  1. 1

    Send your docs

    Commercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading. That's the start.

  2. 2

    Classify and quote

    HTS classification reviewed and duty estimated before you commit.

  3. 3

    File ISF and bond

    ISF filed within 24 hours and the right bond in place.

  4. 4

    Pre-file the entry

    Entry submitted before arrival so release lands on time.

  5. 5

    Release and deliver

    Duty paid, cargo released and delivered to your door.

What Our Customers Say

Discover what customers have to say about their experience with ShipLilly.

“We were paying demurrage on nearly every container out of Ningbo. First quarter with ShipLilly: zero. The entry is filed before the ship is in the channel.”
Carmen Gonzales
Supply chain lead, home goods importer
“First time importing and they walked me through classification instead of guessing. The quote they gave in March is still what I'm paying.”
Tanya Hall
Founder, cosmetics brand
Nationwide filing
50 states

Approved for the Remote Location Filing program, with the permits needed to file entries in all 50 states.

Frequently asked questions

What does a customs broker do? +
A customs broker is a professional licensed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Brokers classify imported goods, prepare and submit entry documents, and collect and pay the applicable tariffs and duties on your behalf.
Can you clear customs outside of Florida? +
Yes. ShipLilly is approved for the Remote Location Filing program and holds the permits needed to file in all 50 states, with presence at the principal U.S. airports and seaports.
Do I need a customs bond? +
If you import commercially, yes. A single-entry bond works for one-off shipments. If you import more than four or five times a year, a continuous bond is usually cheaper. We arrange either.
Do you file the Importer Security Filing (ISF)? +
Yes. We compile the required data with you, give instructions for completing the filing, and file within 24 hours of booking confirmation.
Do you work with other government agencies? +
Yes. We handle communication with all necessary government agencies as part of the entry, including agencies like FDA and USDA.
Can you handle Foreign Trade Zone entries? +
Yes. We file electronic FTZ admissions and clearances, and we operate our own FTZ warehouse in Miami.

Request a Free Customs Consultation

Tell us what you're importing and we'll walk you through it step by step. Quotes returned within 4 business hours by a licensed broker.

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