ClearanceYour produceclearedbefore the pulptemp climbs.
We move strawberries through USDA inspection and avocados past FDA holds before your cold chain breaks. Nogales. Long Beach. Miami. We know the inspector, the protocol, and the clock.
Commodity-Specific
Clearance Timelines
Based on 2,400+ entries processed Jan–Feb 2026. Times reflect Nogales AZ and Long Beach CA ports under normal inspection volume.
Strawberries
Spotted wing drosophila (SWD) risk. APHIS PPQ Form 519 required. Methyl bromide fumigation at 48 g/m³.
Port-by-Port
Inspection Rates
USDA/CBP physical exam rates and average clearance days by port of entry. Data: Feb 2026, perishable entries only.
Data sourced from CBP ACE ABI transaction records and USDA AMS Inspection Reports. Updated weekly. Exam rates reflect physical + document examinations combined.
From ACE Filing
to PACA Compliance
ACE Manifest Filing
Electronic entry filed via ACE portal. Includes commodity, HTS code, country of origin, quantity, and value. Triggers automated risk targeting.
HTS Classification
Lookup + Entry Guide
Classifications are for reference only. Final determination made by CBP. Contact Clearance for binding ruling requests under 19 CFR 177.
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The truck rolls
when we file.
Reefer sitting at Nogales? Avocado hold at Laredo? We have the inspector relationships, APHIS protocol knowledge, and ACE filing speed to turn a hold into a release before your cold chain breaks.
Licensed under 19 CFR Part 111. Bond #TX-2024-0441. NCBFAA member. Nogales office open 5am–10pm MST daily.