Customs Brokerage

A global manufacturer of vacuum cleaners and floor care products with significant import volumes from Asia supporting U.S. manufacturing and distribution operations.

A U.S.-based importer of industrial equipment and manufactured components sourced from multiple international suppliers.

Client A U.S. importer of regulated consumer products distributing goods through retail and e-commerce channels across the United States. Challenge The client experienced frequent entry holds and clearance delays due to Partner Government Agency (PGA) requirements, particularly with FDA-regulated products. Missing data elements, inconsistent product descriptions, and incomplete documentation from overseas suppliers often triggered additional…

Client Large U.S. Auto Importer Challenge The importer faced significant complexity in customs entries driven by Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum, evolving tariff exclusions, frequent HTS classification updates, increased country-of-origin scrutiny, and heightened CBP enforcement. Ongoing legal challenges and administrative changes further complicated compliance requirements. While structured data, such as a detailed parts…

J.M. Rodgers helped a major U.S. manufacturer consolidate complex import and export data, navigate a CBP desk review, and ultimately secure more than $8 million in duty drawback refunds.

By implementing an onsite customs brokerage program, a leading aerospace manufacturer reduced clearance times by 50%, achieved 100% compliance in HS code classification, and enhanced supply chain efficiency, ensuring uninterrupted production and long-term regulatory adherence.

A global provider of modular power components and complete power systems increases past and future refunds.

A major importer of industrial manufacturing components and finished goods asked for help getting entries done in a compliant manner and have the product cleared quickly.

A major importer of industrial manufacturing components and finished goods asked for help getting entries done in a compliant manner and have the product cleared quickly.

An importer of industrial construction components needed to have entries done compliantly and cleared quickly.

An importer of products related to the retail industry sought a way to better control their vast catalog of parts that would allow faster classification and greater compliance in using the same classifications consistently with the same part numbers.

In 2018, the US imposed additional tariffs on certain imports from China, known as Section 301 tariffs. A vacuum manufacturer turns to JMR to get things under control.

A chemical products manufacturer experiences lower freight costs and increased efficiency after turning to JMR.

A Fortune 50 company approached J.M. Rodgers with a rare opportunity to handle over 7,000 clearances annually.

J.M. Rodgers implemented and managed a complex reconciliation program, avoiding tens of thousands in potential fines and penalties for its customer.