A.N. Deringer
Torrance, CA
Century-old customs broker with specialized expertise in Section 232/301 tariff compliance and trade remedy matters.
Review profileCustoms Brokers in Los Angeles and Long Beach, California
Compare 5 active directory profiles using documented capabilities and local operating fit.
Planning customs brokers service in Los Angeles and Long Beach
The Los Angeles and Long Beach market combines the nation’s largest container-port complex with major air-cargo, customs, warehousing, drayage, and inland distribution activity.
Market coverage: This page includes providers based in Los Angeles, Long Beach, Signal Hill, Carson, Gardena, El Segundo, Torrance, Playa Vista, Anaheim, Irvine, Santa Ana, Newport Beach, Cerritos, Seal Beach. Each profile shows its actual base.
Use the profiles below to build a shortlist, then confirm the precise lane, cargo, equipment, timing, authority, insurance, availability, and price directly with each provider.
Freight connections
- Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
- Los Angeles International Airport
- I-5 and I-10 freight corridors
Industries shaping demand
- international trade
- apparel
- food distribution
- manufacturing
Questions to resolve
- Confirm which Los Angeles or Long Beach terminals the desk or warehouse actually covers.
- Ask about chassis, appointments, I-710 congestion, and Inland Empire delivery assumptions.
- Separate port drayage, produce, air cargo, and consumer fulfillment before comparing quotes.
- Match the legal name and MC, FMC, or CBP identity to the job you are tendering.
- Do not treat an Irvine or Anaheim desk as a substitute for Harbor or Oakland coverage unless the profile documents it.
- Require the same cargo, temperature, and appointment facts on every quote.
Evidence to compare
- CBP broker evidence
- Permitted port coverage
- Commodity and entry expertise
- Importer documentation requirements
What customs brokers do in the Los Angeles and Long Beach market
Customs brokers prepare and transmit entries, coordinate admissibility and duty information, and help importers respond to document or agency requirements.
In Los Angeles and Long Beach, the operating context includes Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, Los Angeles International Airport, I-5 and I-10 freight corridors. Demand is shaped by international trade, apparel, food distribution, manufacturing.
Shortlist criteria
- CBP broker evidence and permitted port coverage
- Commodity, entry-type, and partner-government-agency experience
- Power-of-attorney, importer-record, document, and bond workflow
- Exam, protest, post-entry, and exception support
Questions before requesting a quote
- Is the broker permitted for the port and experienced with the commodity and entry type?
- What importer documents, bond, classification inputs, agency filings, and escalation contacts are required?
Directory evidence standard: UNITECARGO requires a recorded CBP filer code, CBP source URL, verification timestamp, detailed capabilities, and recent review for a complete customs-broker profile.
Provider counts by service
As of , this directory lists the following active profiles marked verified:
- 5 customs brokers
Ports, airports, and corridors this page covers
- Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
- Los Angeles International Airport
- I-5 and I-10 freight corridors
Local selection rules
The Los Angeles and Long Beach market combines the nation’s largest container-port complex with major air-cargo, customs, warehousing, drayage, and inland distribution activity.
- Confirm which Los Angeles or Long Beach terminals the desk or warehouse actually covers.
- Ask about chassis, appointments, I-710 congestion, and Inland Empire delivery assumptions.
- Separate port drayage, produce, air cargo, and consumer fulfillment before comparing quotes.
- Match the legal name and MC, FMC, or CBP identity to the job you are tendering.
- Do not treat an Irvine or Anaheim desk as a substitute for Harbor or Oakland coverage unless the profile documents it.
- Require the same cargo, temperature, and appointment facts on every quote.
When to use a broker, a carrier, or a 3PL in Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles and Long Beach is not one vendor type. The right first call depends on whether the freight still needs a building, a licensed desk, or a truck.
| When this is the job | Use | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Inventory, fulfillment, or staging near Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach | 3PL | The constraint is the building, cutoff, and handling—not a one-off truck. |
| A one-time or irregular lane after the freight is ready to roll | Freight broker | You need a licensed desk to source capacity, not a warehouse agreement. |
| A dedicated lane you can fill and schedule | Carrier | Direct USDOT or MC identity and equipment beat an extra handoff. |
Compare documented Customs Brokers capabilities in Los Angeles and Long Beach
Compare provider bases, modes, capabilities, service-appropriate evidence, and verification dates before requesting shipment-specific terms.
| Provider | Base | Transport modes | Documented capabilities | MC | DOT | FMC | CBP | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.N. Deringer | Torrance, CA | Ocean, Air, Truck Ftl | Section 232/301 Tariffs, Anti-Dumping Compliance, Steel Imports | — | — | — | 551 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Carmichael International Service | El Segundo, CA | Ocean, Air, Truck Ftl | Perishable Goods Clearance, FDA/USDA Compliance, Family-Owned Service | — | — | — | 442 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Janel Group | Signal Hill, CA | Ocean, Air, Truck Ftl | Fashion Imports, Textile Compliance, FTZ Operations | — | — | — | 739 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Mohawk Global Logistics | El Segundo, CA | Ocean, Air, Truck Ftl +1 | Consumer Products, CPSC Compliance, Amazon FBA Prep | — | — | — | DE6 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Samuel Shapiro & Company | Los Angeles, CA | Ocean, Air, Truck Ftl | Import Compliance, Section 301 Consulting, Century-Old Experience | — | — | — | 655 | Aug 14, 2026 |
Editorial profiles are shown alphabetically. Paid placements appear separately and are labeled. This table does not assign ratings or declare a best provider.
Customs Brokers profiles in Los Angeles and Long Beach
Carmichael International Service
El Segundo, CA
Family-owned customs brokerage specializing in perishable goods clearance and FDA/USDA compliance with personalized service.
Review profileJanel Group
Signal Hill, CA
Customs broker specializing in fashion imports and textile compliance with comprehensive FTZ operations and apparel expertise.
Review profileMohawk Global Logistics
El Segundo, CA
Modern customs broker specializing in consumer products and CPSC compliance with Amazon FBA preparation services.
Review profileSamuel Shapiro & Company
Los Angeles, CA
Century-old customs brokerage firm providing comprehensive import compliance and customs clearance services at major California ports.
Review profileQuestions about Customs Brokers in Los Angeles and Long Beach
How many customs brokers are listed in Los Angeles and Long Beach?
UNITECARGO currently lists 5 active profiles in the Los Angeles and Long Beach market that are marked verified and classified as customs brokers. Counts change as records are reviewed.
What freight connections matter for customs brokers in Los Angeles and Long Beach?
This page covers Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, Los Angeles International Airport, I-5 and I-10 freight corridors. Confirm the provider actually serves the terminal, airport, or corridor your shipment uses.
How should I compare customs brokers in Los Angeles and Long Beach?
Confirm which Los Angeles or Long Beach terminals the desk or warehouse actually covers. Ask about chassis, appointments, I-710 congestion, and Inland Empire delivery assumptions. Separate port drayage, produce, air cargo, and consumer fulfillment before comparing quotes.
When should I use a broker, a carrier, or a 3PL in Los Angeles and Long Beach?
Use a 3PL when inventory has to sit or get picked. Use a freight broker when the freight is ready and you need capacity. Use a carrier when you have a dedicated lane and can work a USDOT or MC identity directly.