Services
Cruise Ship Offload
Our firm provides seamless, end-to-end customs brokerage services for cruise ship offloads, ensuring your cargo moves quickly, compliantly, and without disruption. Whether you are disembarking bonded stores, crew effects, spare parts, or urgent provisions, our experienced team coordinates every detail—from vessel arrival to final delivery.
We work directly with CBP, port personnel, ship agents, and cruise line operations to streamline processing, minimize delays, and maintain full regulatory compliance. With real-time communication, accurate documentation, and fast turnaround, we ensure your offloaded goods clear customs efficiently and reach their destination on schedule.
Trust our specialists to manage your cruise offload needs with precision, confidentiality, and the highest level of professional service.
Dry Goods Specialist
We understand that dry goods require precision, speed, and strict compliance when moving through U.S. Customs. Our Dry Goods Specialist Service is designed to simplify the entire import process—ensuring your cargo moves efficiently from port to warehouse without delays, penalties, or unexpected costs.
As experienced licensed customs brokers, we handle the full spectrum of dry goods, including textiles, packaged foods, household merchandise, consumer products, electronics, industrial materials, and general retail inventory. Whether you ship high-volume containers or mixed cargo, our experts ensure every shipment is classified correctly, documented accurately, and cleared quickly.
What We Provide
Move your dry cargo with confidence. With Arlen Mulet CHB, your shipment is in the hands of professionals who understand the complexity of customs and the importance of timely delivery.
Expert Tariff Classification (HTS):
Accurate classification to ensure compliant duties and avoid overpayment.
Fast Customs Clearance:
Real-time processing and proactive communication to prevent holds or inspections.
Partner Government Agency (PGA) Compliance:
FDA, USDA, CPSC, CBP, and other regulatory requirements handled on your behalf.
Documentation Management:
Bills of lading, commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates, and valuations reviewed for proper submission.
Duty Optimization:
Identifying savings through free trade agreements, tariff exclusions, and proper product designation.
End-to-End Shipment Coordination:
Seamless communication with freight forwarders, carriers, and warehouses.
Agency Filings
We make government compliance simple. Many imported products require documentation and approvals from federal agencies beyond U.S. Customs & Border Protection. Our Agency Filing Services ensure your shipments meet every regulatory requirement—accurately, on time, and without delays.
Whether you’re importing food, electronics, cosmetics, chemicals, plants, textiles, or consumer goods, our compliance specialists manage all required filings with precision. From FDA to EPA, we coordinate directly with Partner Government Agencies (PGAs) to guarantee smooth, hassle-free clearance.
PGA filings We Handle
FDA (Food and Drug Administration):
Prior notices, product codes, medical devices, supplements, and food imports
USDA & APHIS:
Agricultural goods, wood products, plants, and biological materials
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency):
Vehicles, engines, chemicals, pesticides, and environmental compliance
CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission):
Children's products, toys, textiles, and safety certifications
FCC (Federal Communications Commission):
Electronics, wireless devices, and communication equipment
TTB (Alcohol & Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau):
Alcoholic beverages and labeling compliance
DOT / NHTSA:
Tires, automotive parts, and vehicle-related items
What We Do for You
- Prepare and submit all required agency filings
- Verify product classifications and regulatory requirements
- Coordinate directly with federal agencies for faster release
- Ensure all data is complete, accurate, and compliant
- Prevent costly delays, holds, or rejections
- Provide guidance on labeling, documentation, and import requirements
With Arlen Mulet CHB, you get a trusted customs partner who ensures every shipment meets government standards—so you can import confidently and avoid unexpected setbacks.