Cargo Stuck in a Customs Exam?
We Intervene. We Expedite. We Get Your Shipment Released.
Intensive exam. Tailgate hold. VACIS scan. FDA or USDA flag. Whatever type of CBP examination is holding your cargo, Simple Forwarding knows how to engage the right channels and cut your wait time. Call us now โ every day in hold costs you more.
Working With Licensed U.S. Customs Brokers
CBP-Compliant Release Process
All Major Ports โ NY/NJ, LA/LB, Miami, Houston, Savannah
FDA ยท USDA ยท CPSC ยท DOT Holds Handled
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All Major U.S. Ports Covered
Intensive ยท Tailgate ยท VACIS ยท FDA ยท USDA Exams Handled
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Every Day Your Cargo Sits in a Customs Exam, You're Losing Money
๐ฐ Demurrage & Detention Fees
Port fees, chassis charges, and detention costs stack up fast. A 10-day intensive exam can cost you $3,000โ$10,000+ in port fees alone โ before you've moved a single unit.
โฑ Supply Chain Delays
Your production line, your customers, and your contracts don't pause for CBP exams. Every day of delay is a promise broken downstream.
๐ You Don't Know What CBP Wants
Customs exams are opaque. Most importers don't know how to engage CBP, which documentation will satisfy the hold, or who to call. We do.
We Handle Every Type of Customs Exam and CBP Hold
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Intensive Exam
The most invasive exam type โ full unloading at a Centralized Examination Station. We expedite CES coordination and documentation.
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Tailgate Exam
Container seal broken, rear of container inspected. We help ensure documentation is ready and CBP gets what they need immediately.
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VACIS / X-Ray Exam
Non-intrusive scan at the terminal. We coordinate with the port and broker network to minimize queue time.
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FDA Hold / Detention
FDA import alerts and detentions require specific documentation responses. We know what FDA needs and how to respond correctly.
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USDA / APHIS Hold
Agricultural product holds, APHIS inspection requirements โ we navigate USDA's agency processes to get your cargo cleared.
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Other Agency Holds (CPSC, DOT, EPA)
CPSC safety holds, DOT/NHTSA vehicle holds, EPA compliance โ if a federal agency has flagged your cargo, we know the path to release.
How Simple Forwarding Expedites Your Customs Exam
Call or submit the form. Tell us your port, exam type, and timeline. If you received any notice from CBP or your customs broker, share that as well. We assess your situation immediately.
We pull your entry data, identify exactly what CBP or the agency needs, and begin direct engagement through our contacts across every customs agency and the highest branches of government.
We prepare or gather the documentation that satisfies CBP and any Partner Government Agencies flagging your shipment.
We expedite the release, draft a corrective plan of action to address any violation, handle the paperwork, and get your freight back in motion โ with a full record of what happened for your compliance files.
Common Questions About Customs Exam Intervention
Can you help if my cargo is already in a CES (exam station)?
Yes. That's exactly when our intervention matters most. We engage with the CES, the port, and CBP to expedite examination scheduling and documentation delivery.
Do I have to be the importer of record to use your service?
No. We work with importers, freight forwarders, 3PLs, and beneficial cargo owners. If you have a stake in getting the cargo released, we can help.
How long does exam intervention take?
It depends on the exam type and documentation readiness. VACIS and tailgate exams we can resolve in 1โ3 days with proper engagement. Intensive exams typically 5โ10 days. Agency holds vary by agency.
Who pays the exam fees โ and can you reduce them?
CBP exam fees are always the importer's responsibility under U.S. law. We help expedite the release so you don't pay as much as you would otherwise have to pay.
What ports do you cover?
All major U.S. ports โ NY/NJ, LA, Long Beach, Miami, Houston, Savannah, Chicago, Seattle, and others. Contact us and we'll tell you exactly how we can help at your specific port.
What if my shipment is in violation of a law โ will my goods be confiscated?
Not necessarily. We have experience handling hundreds of different types of violations. In most cases we will suggest a corrective action plan that allows you to resolve the violation and proceed with the importation. In the rare situation where goods cannot be rectified, we coordinate with CBP to allow for re-export โ so you avoid total loss of the cargo.
My supplier coordinated my shipment and now CBP is asking me for paperwork. Can you help?
Yes, but this is a delicate situation. If your supplier was the importer of record, they are technically responsible for the paperwork. However, if they used a fictitious importer name, CBP is actively cracking down on these practices and will require the ultimate beneficiary โ you โ to provide the real value and documentation. This requires professional guidance. Reach out and we'll walk you through your options.
Prefer to talk to a specialist? Call 212-203-5575.
Your Cargo Doesn't Have to Sit There.
Simple Forwarding is ready to engage CBP on your behalf โ right now.
Get Expert Help With Your Exam Hold
Working With Licensed U.S. Customs Brokers ยท All Major Ports ยท Responds Within 1 Business Hour
