Central Dispatch Import Services redefines efficiency and reliability, providing comprehensive solutions to meet the unique needs of your global trade and cargo movement operations. As an importer, we know you have many concerns and challenges. Getting the importing process wrong can result in severe fees and penalties, wasting time and costing precious resources. Don’t go it alone.
Our experienced Customs Brokers and Agents make your importing experience stress-free by helping navigate the complexities of customs clearance, and ensuring compliance with ever-changing customs and border control regulations. We handle the intricacies of documentation completion and filing so you can focus on what matters most – running and growing your business.
Central Dispatch’s commitment extends beyond the entry point. We optimize your entire supply chain, from the arrival of goods to their final destination, minimizing delays and maximizing logistical efficiencies. CDI customs brokerage and clearance services expedite and simplify the customs process, ensuring your goods are imported properly and without delays. Partnering with CDI provides real-time tracking, allowing you to monitor the status and location of your imports at every stage. You stay informed and in control, confident your goods are in capable hands.
CDI Customs Brokers and Agents are licensed experts in regulatory compliance. You can rely on us to keep your import documents up-to-date with the latest requirements. Along the way, we adapt to contingencies seamlessly, ensuring a smooth journey for your goods and materials across borders.
We understand that each import is unique, and we help you navigate the dynamic nature of moving cargo around the globe. Our customized solutions address your specific needs, providing a personalized and effective approach to import services.
Experience importing with confidence! Partner with Central Dispatch for professional reliability and efficiency, an unexpected level of personal service, and our commitment to excellence.
Our import services include:
Customs Broker
Our Customs Brokers are licensed professionals with the knowledge and experience to assist importers and exporters in meeting government requirements and duties for importing and exporting goods, critical materials, bulk commodities, rare art and more.
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Oil and Gas Industry
Central Dispatch Inc. knows and understands the needs of the oil and gas industry. It’s where we began and we proudly service offshore exploration, drilling and production to this day.
The oil and gas industry is equipment intensive. If something breaks down or falls apart, has an outage… you need repairs and replacement parts. We’ll help you handle it.
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Renewable Energy Industry
CDI Customs Brokers work alongside the renewable energy industry across the United States. This includes supporting companies that are fielding vessels for surveying locations and those developing floating offshore wind technologies. We also assist companies fielding vessels and personnel charged with integrating offshore wind energy into the US electrical grid.
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Marine Vessel Spare Parts
If you have parts or supplies for marine vessels that need repair Central Dispatch Inc can help you clear customs for these items and get them delivered on time.
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Tug and Barge Chartering and Coordination
When your logistics plan calls for moving cargo too heavy to move with trucking, it’s more practical to go with water transportation to reach its location. CDI can assist with arranging over-water transportation for your cargo while handling the customs filing, paperwork, tracking and communications.
Mining Bulk Import Services
CDI Customs Brokers can assist with clearing and moving bulk mining imports over water, land or air. We have the knowledge and experience needed for supporting commodities customs clearing and logistical dynamics across a variety of industries.
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Aerospace Import Services
Depending on what you are importing for aerospace industry application, there may be different or additional regulations and/or paperwork required for clearing customs, facilitating logistics and handling delivery to certain locations. In addition to U.S. Customs, other agencies such as Department of Commerce or Office of Foreign Asset Controls may regulate or manage restrictions of certain materials or equipment.
CDI Customs Brokers can assist with procuring licenses for cargo with varying GOM exemptions. We assist importers with the filing and clearing process, and how to get cargo cleared and delivered with minimal or no delay.
(G.O.M.) Gulf of Mexico Import Services
Moving people, equipment, supplies, materials, and resources in and out of the United States can be challenging. It can be a higher level of challenging moving these around the Gulf of Mexico from various fixed and dynamic points-of-entry.
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Foreign Trade Zones
CDI can make the process of setting up your Foreign Trade Zone more efficient, cost-effective and regulatory compliant. Let us handle the paperwork so the logistics can happen.
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TIB Entry Specialist
Temporary Importation under Bond (TIB) is a temporary importation of goods under bond without payment of duty with the intent to export or destroy the goods within a certain period of time not to exceed three years from the date of importation. These goods must not be imported for sale or sale on approval. CBP watches/tracks TIB closely. CDI can help you determine if TIB is right for your needs, determine whether TIB can be used for your circumstances, and can help you avoid penalties.
Carnet Processing
CDI can help simplify the ATA Carnet process for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) formalities involved in temporarily importing goods into the U.S. and other countries. Without a carnet, it would be necessary to go through the customs procedures established in each country for the temporary admission of goods. The carnet allows the business traveler to use a single document for clearing certain categories of goods through customs in several different countries.
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Vessel Repair Entry
When offshore and international vessel repairs happen within your fleet, CDI can take the worry out of the customs paperwork process.
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Bonded Entry Specialist
Central Dispatch is your bonded entry professionals ready to handle all your import and customs related tasks. We have the knowledge, licensing and experience to provide customs clearance services and documentation; classification, valuation and recording of commodities; logistics coordination and liaising to move your goods by road, rail, air, or sea; compliance with regulations and safety standards; and excellent customer service and communications.
Custom Bonds
CDI can provide the Customs Bonds necessary to cover any importation contingencies that may arise during your goods logistics. Customs bonds are legal contracts between an importer, a surety company, and US customs and border protection. They ensure all duties, taxes, and fees owed on a shipment are paid.
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