Customs Broker Charleston SC | FreightClear
The Port of Charleston is the Southeast's deepwater gateway — a consistently growing port that serves the dynamic manufacturing and retail economy of South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia. With 52-foot depths and s
Customs Clearance Services in Charleston SC
The Port of Charleston is the Southeast’s deepwater gateway — a consistently growing port that serves the dynamic manufacturing and retail economy of South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia. With 52-foot depths and state-of-the-art Wando Welch Terminal facilities, Charleston competes directly with Savannah for Southeast cargo, offering importers a strategic alternative with distinct advantages.
The Port of Charleston: Southeast's Deep-Water Gateway
The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) operates multiple facilities including Wando Welch Terminal, North Charleston Terminal, Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal, and Inland Port Greer (Upstate SC) and Inland Port Dillon (I-95 corridor). Key facts:
FreightClear's Customs Services in Charleston
Automotive and BMW Parts: Charleston’s auto import volume is among the largest in the country relative to its TEU volume. FreightClear manages vehicle entries (EPA/DOT certification), auto parts classification (HTS Chapter 87), USMCA and other origin
Common Import Challenges at Port of Charleston
BMW supply chain complexity: BMW’s global supply chain involves parts from Germany, South Africa, Mexico, China, and numerous other origins — each with different duty treatment and origin requirements. FreightClear manages the classification and orig
Common Import Challenges
Charleston's Premier Customs Broker
FreightClear brings 38 years of expertise to Charleston's unique blend of automotive, industrial, and consumer goods imports. We know the terminals, we know the regulations, and we
Compliance Support
Expert CBP guidance on entry filing and tariff classification.
Compliance Support
Expert CBP guidance on entry filing and tariff classification.
How FreightClear Clears Your Shipment
- We review your shipment documents and classify goods under the correct HTS code.
- We file ISF (if ocean) and formal or informal entry through ACE before vessel arrival.
- We coordinate with CBP and any partner agencies (FDA, USDA, EPA) on your behalf.
- We obtain cargo release and provide the entry summary and full duty breakdown.
- We handle any CBP exam, query, or post-entry liquidation matter — start to finish.
Frequently Asked Questions
FreightClear’s Customs Services in Charleston
Automotive and BMW Parts: Charleston’s auto import volume is among the largest in the country relative to its TEU volume. FreightClear manages vehicle entries (EPA/DOT certification), auto parts classification (HTS Chapter 87), USMCA and other origin
Common Import Challenges at Port of Charleston
BMW supply chain complexity: BMW’s global supply chain involves parts from Germany, South Africa, Mexico, China, and numerous other origins — each with different duty treatment and origin requirements. FreightClear manages the classification and orig
Charleston’s Premier Customs Broker
FreightClear brings 38 years of expertise to Charleston’s unique blend of automotive, industrial, and consumer goods imports. We know the terminals, we know the regulations, and we keep your cargo moving.
Ready to Clear Your Charleston SC Shipment?
FreightClear is a licensed U.S. Customs Broker with 38 years of expertise. We make imports simple — accurate filings, zero guesswork, full compliance.