Import Services

F.C. Gerlach’s teams of sharply focused, dedicated professionals engage innovative methodologies and solutions to fulfill our clients’ unique needs, and consistently deliver superior service in today’s complex trade environment.

These dynamic, customer-driven teams process entries in strict compliance with all government regulations to expedite the classification & clearance of your cargo and coordinate its pick-up and delivery in a timely, efficient manner.

Fully licensed and empowered to take action in response to ever-changing requirements and issues, teams are equipped with tools, techniques and information to identify critical trends and anticipate potential problems. In the event a problem should arise, they will aggressively evaluate the issues and formulate strategies to identify workable solutions for our clients. This time-sensitive process allows us to effectively institute corrective measures, while identifying performance improvement opportunities.

Look to F. C. Gerlach for superior import service in:

  • Customs Brokerage
  • Remote Location Filing (RLF)
  • FDA & OGA Applications
  • ISF (10 +2) Processing
  • Fish & Wildlife Applications
  • Compliance and Transaction Validation
  • Electronic Entry Preparation, Filing & Release
  • Pre-Arrival and Overtime Clearances
  • Cargo Pickup and Delivery Coordination
  • Problem Resolution & Consultations
  • Food & Safety Modernization Act
  • Complete Automated Broker Interface (ABI) Capabilities
  • Electronic Duty Payment to U.S. Customs via (ACH)
  • On-Line Shipment Tracking and Tracing
  • Liquidation, Tracking and Reporting
  • Customized Management Reporting
  • U.S. Customs Surety Bonds and Cargo Insurance
  • Duty Drawback
  • C-TPAT Certified