american eagle customs broker

What american eagle customs broker does

American Eagle Customs Broker LLC is a privately held, fully licensed U.S. customs brokerage firm headquartered in Thornton, Colorado, that provides customs clearance and import compliance services to businesses importing goods into the United States. The company clears shipments through U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at all major U.S. ports and offers a bundled portfolio of services including customs entry filing, tariff classification, customs bonds (continuous and single-entry), Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2"), duty payment, and coordination of transportation through third-party logistics and freight-forwarding partners. Its technical operations rely on CBP's Automated Broker Interface (ABI) for electronic transmission of shipment data to Customs, which supports electronic receipt of manifest-hold notifications and streamlined clearance workflows.

The company's value proposition centers on doing preparatory work upfront to ensure accurate tariff classification and correct duty payments, thereby eliminating the administrative rework typically required to correct errors. Its target market is direct importers—including first-time importers and repeat clients—seeking a personalized, hands-on broker relationship rather than an automated self-service platform. American Eagle operates a horizontal go-to-market motion, acquiring customers primarily through its website (a Squarespace-hosted site with inquiry/contact functionality) and direct outreach via phone and email.

The firm is structured as an LLC with no parent company, institutional backing, subsidiaries, funding rounds, or M&A activity disclosed. Headcount, revenue, founding date, and ownership composition are not publicly disclosed. The company holds no documented certifications, accreditations, patents, or trademarks beyond the required CBP customs broker license, and has no disclosed executive leadership team. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, no named customer logos are listed, and there are no records of regulatory actions or leadership changes.

Name

american eagle customs broker

Legal name

American Eagle Customs Broker LLC

Website

https://aeaglecustomsbroker.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

American Eagle Customs Broker LLC is a licensed U.S. customs brokerage firm in Thornton, Colorado that provides customs clearance, tariff classification, customs bonds, ISF filing, duty payment, and transportation coordination services to direct importers across all major U.S. ports.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Customs Brokerage Services

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Import Customs Clearance (Entry Filing & Release) (TLACAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Customs Consulting & Brokerage Outsourcing (Managed Brokerage, Brokerage Operations) (TLACAFAI), Regulated & Controlled Goods Clearance (FDA/USDA, Pharma, Chemicals, Dual-Use) (TLACAFAF), Customs Clearance & Border Trade Facilitation (BPAIADAF)

Keywords

• Customs brokerage services
• Import compliance
• Tariff classification
• Customs clearance
• Importer security filing

Headquarters

HQ city

Thornton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Customs Brokerage Services: Professional customs brokerage services for clearing shipments through U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Services include customs entry filing, tariff classification, customs bonds (continuous or single entry), Importer Security Filing, duty payment, and transportation coordination through logistics partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

American Eagle Customs Broker is a licensed customs brokerage firm that clears imported shipments through U.S. Customs and Border Protection at all major U.S. ports. Its core services include customs entry filing, tariff classification, customs bonds (continuous and single entry), Importer Security Filing (ISF) "10+2", payment of duties, and coordination of transportation and logistics for importers.

Product overview

American Eagle Customs Broker is a licensed Customs Brokerage firm providing a unified set of customs clearance services. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of interconnected services including Customs Clearance, Tariff Classification, Customs Bonds, Importer Security Filing (ISF '10+2'), Payment of Duty, and Transportation/Logistics coordination. These services work together to guide importers through the complete U.S. customs process from entry filing through duty payment and final cargo release.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Customs Clearance Handling import procedures and filing all necessary forms with U.S. Customs and Border Protection to clear goods as quickly and efficiently as possible through U.S. ports.
• Tariff Classification Proper classification of merchandise to determine duty amounts and indicate other requirements for each particular product, ensuring correct duty payments.
• Customs Bonds Financial guarantee similar to an insurance policy covering potential duties, taxes, and charges; offered as continuous bonds for regular importers or single entry bonds for occasional importers.
• Importer Security Filing (ISF) "10+2" Required filing for cargo arriving to the United States by vessel, providing specific shipment information 24 hours prior to merchandise being loaded at the country of export.
• Payment of Duty Making payment of duties to U.S. Customs on behalf of importers to ensure timely payments and avoid penalties.
• Transportation/Logistics Coordination Coordination with logistics partners and freight forwarding associates to handle U.S. import transportation needs including air cargo, rail transport, and LTL and full container truckload shipments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Elimination of additional administrative work required to correct errors by ensuring correct information, proper classification, and accurate duty amounts upfront

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Logistics Partners and Freight Forwarding AssociatesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe company works with logistics partners and freight forwarding associates to handle transportation needs including air cargo, rail transport, LTL and full container truckload. These partners are described as specially prepared to economically handle the intricacies of U.S. import transportation needs.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• Livingston International: One of North America's largest dedicated customs brokerage and trade compliance firms, offering entry filing, tariff classification, bonds, and trade advisory. Most directly comparable to American Eagle in core service mix, though at significantly larger scale.
• Shapiro: U.S.-based customs broker and freight forwarder providing customs clearance, ISF, and trade compliance services. Directly comparable mid-sized broker; American Eagle's own published content references Shapiro as an informational source within the trade community.
• Customs Support Group: European-headquartered dedicated customs broker with operations across multiple geographies, providing managed brokerage and clearance services. Comparable in dedicated-broker focus and service portfolio, though larger and internationally diversified.
• EMO Trans: Mid-sized global freight forwarder and customs broker with U.S. operations. Closely comparable in positioning as a customs brokerage-led service provider with multi-agency compliance expertise, serving importers across major U.S. ports.

Broad incumbents

• Expeditors International: Global logistics company offering customs brokerage as part of a full freight forwarding portfolio. Overlaps with American Eagle on customs clearance but serves importers through an integrated global supply-chain offering rather than as a standalone broker.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with extensive customs brokerage operations. Provides the same import clearance, tariff classification, and compliance services as American Eagle, but as part of an end-to-end logistics platform serving global enterprise clients.
• C.H. Robinson: Major North American 3PL and freight forwarder with a substantial customs brokerage division. Competes for the same U.S. importer customers as American Eagle but bundles clearance with truckload, intermodal, and supply-chain services.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Global forwarder with dedicated customs services including entry filing, classification, and compliance advisory. Overlaps with American Eagle's import clearance and tariff classification offerings but typically serves larger enterprise accounts within an integrated logistics relationship.

Emerging players

• Flexport: Digital-first freight forwarder that has built significant customs brokerage capability around its technology platform. Represents the technology-enabled model competing with traditional brokers like American Eagle, particularly for importers seeking modern UX and API-driven visibility.
• BorderBuddy: Digital customs broker focused on simplifying cross-border import for SMBs and e-commerce shippers. Direct overlap with American Eagle's import clearance focus, but differentiated through a software-led, low-touch service model targeting smaller importers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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