Licensed U.S. customs broker · Since 1979
We file your Importer Security Filing (ISF) the same day, set frequent shippers up with a continuous customs bond, and clear your goods at any U.S. port, airport or border crossing. A sample product, a few small boxes or a full container: we get your items to you.
Prefer email? [email protected] · All major credit cards accepted
Who we help
Individual or corporation, we tailor the paperwork to where you are. New importers get a guide; regular shippers get the bonds and programs that make every entry routine.
First shipment
U.S. Customs, FDA, USDA, FCC, EPA and DOT rules can be confusing. We explain what’s needed before your goods ship, so your first import avoids costly mistakes.
Frequent shipper
For businesses that ship often, we set up the bonds, approvals and programs that save time and money on every shipment.
What we do best
Entry · all U.S. ports
Whether your goods come from Asia, Europe or anywhere else in the world, we clear them at any U.S. ocean port, airport or border port, and track every phase of the process.
Customs clearance servicesISF 10+2
As a licensed U.S. customs broker, we’re certified to file your ISF with U.S. Customs, and it’s completed the same day. If you’re already late, we can still help.
How ISF filing worksAnnual bond
Import as often as you need without purchasing a bond for every shipment. Discounted rates are available, and you won’t need a separate bond for ISF.
About continuous bondsOcean freight
For all goods imported into the U.S. by ocean vessel, the ISF must reach U.S. Customs before your shipment is loaded overseas. Send us the details as soon as your seller provides them.
Recently cleared
If you can import it, we can clear it through Customs and deliver it to you.
Photos of recent clearances coming soon.
Our story
Mike Lopez founded Marine Air Land International Services in 1979 with one mission: personalized service. Under his lead we became the first to transmit personal effects clearances to U.S. Customs electronically.
Today JR, Mike and Mario Lopez lead a team that handles customs brokerage, air and ocean freight forwarding and delivery, from Livermore, California, for importers across the country.
Meet our teamOur mission
“We strongly believe in the quality and importance of connecting the trading world as one.”
FAQ
No. ISF filing is only required for goods arriving in the U.S. by ocean vessel. No ISF is required for air, rail or truck freight shipments.
No less than 24 hours before your shipment is loaded on board the vessel overseas. You can file as soon as your seller gives you the ISF information, and the earlier the better.
Yes. A late ISF still has to be filed, and filing it minimizes the chance of late fines and penalties. Call us and we’ll file it the same day.
Without a continuous bond you purchase a bond for every shipment. A continuous (annual) bond lets frequent shippers import without buying a bond each time, and annual bond holders don’t need a separate bond for ISF. Discounted rates are available.
A customs power of attorney, a customs bond (annual bond holders are already covered for ISF) and contact with your overseas partners. We’ll walk you through each one.
All of them. We clear freight at every U.S. ocean port, airport and border port, wherever you are located.
All major credit cards are accepted.
No questions yet. Call 510-887-7800 and ask us anything.
Call or email for a no-obligation shipping and brokerage quote. We’ll explain what U.S. Customs needs and how we’ll get your goods to you.
