What we do

Services

Continental Clearing House supports importers and exporters across customs clearance, freight, and trade compliance. Explore the services below, and reach out for help tailored to your shipments.

Customs

Customs clearance
End-to-end import and export clearance with accurate documentation and tariff classification.

We prepare and submit entries to CBP on your behalf, validating commercial invoices, packing lists, and harmonized tariff classification so your goods are released quickly and compliantly. Status is tracked in the shipment portal from filing to release.

Transportation

Air freight
Time-critical air cargo for high-value, perishable, or urgent shipments worldwide.

From express consolidations to full charters, we coordinate airline space, routing, and arrival handling. Clearance documentation is prepared in advance so cargo clears customs with minimal dwell time on the ground.

Customs

ATA carnets
International passport for temporary, duty-free movement of goods across borders.

ATA carnets let you bring commercial samples, professional equipment, and exhibition goods into participating countries without paying duties or taxes, provided the items are re-exported. We help you apply for and manage carnets so temporary movements stay compliant.

Compliance

Customs bond
Single-entry and continuous bonds that guarantee duties, taxes, and fees to CBP.

A customs bond is required for most formal entries. We arrange single-transaction bonds for one-off imports or continuous bonds for frequent importers, ensuring your obligations to CBP are secured and your entries are not delayed.

Compliance

FDA prior notice
Advance notification to the FDA for imported food, beverages, and regulated products.

Imports of FDA-regulated goods require prior notice before arrival. We submit accurate prior notice filings with the right product and facility details to avoid holds, refusals, and storage charges at the port.

Customs

Formal & informal entry
Correct entry type based on shipment value, commodity, and regulatory requirements.

Informal entries generally apply to lower-value shipments, while formal entries (typically above the de minimis threshold) require a bond and additional documentation. We determine and file the right entry type to keep your import compliant and cost-effective.

Transportation

Ground
Cross-border trucking and regional distribution connecting ports, airports, and warehouses.

We arrange FTL and LTL ground transportation across North America, coordinating pickup, line-haul, and final delivery in step with your customs release so freight keeps moving without gaps.

Customs

Immediate export & in-transit
Move goods through the U.S. to another country or port without entering U.S. commerce.

Immediate Export (IE) and Transportation & Exportation (T&E) entries allow foreign cargo to transit the United States in bond. We handle the in-bond filings so goods can be exported or moved to another port without formal U.S. consumption entry.

Customs

Immediate transport
In-bond movement of cargo from the port of arrival to an inland port of entry.

An Immediate Transportation (IT) entry lets imported goods move under bond from the arrival port to an inland destination where clearance is completed. We manage the in-bond paperwork and carrier coordination for a smooth handoff.

Compliance

Import security filing
ISF (10+2) filing for ocean imports, submitted before cargo is loaded overseas.

U.S. ocean imports require an Importer Security Filing at least 24 hours before vessel loading. We collect supplier, consignee, and commodity data to file ISF accurately and on time, avoiding penalties and cargo holds.

Transportation

Ocean freight
Full-container (FCL) and consolidated (LCL) sea freight with origin-to-destination visibility.

We book reliable ocean capacity, manage routing and documentation, and coordinate port handling. ISF, clearance, and inland delivery are aligned so your sea shipments arrive and clear without surprises.

Compliance

Permit/licence application
Assistance obtaining the permits and licences required for regulated commodities.

Many goods require permits or licences from partner government agencies before import or export. We identify the requirements for your commodity and support the application process so your shipment is admissible.

Customs

Post entry & protest
Corrections, post-summary adjustments, and protests after an entry is filed.

If an entry needs correction or you disagree with a CBP decision on classification, valuation, or duties, we file post-entry amendments (PSC) and protests to recover overpayments and resolve discrepancies.

Customs

Temporary importation under bond
Bring goods in temporarily without paying duties, provided they are re-exported.

A Temporary Importation under Bond (TIB) allows certain goods—such as samples, repair items, or testing equipment—to enter duty-free for a set period if they are re-exported. We arrange the bond and manage the timelines and documentation.

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