- Customs Clearance: Blending Experience with Next-Generation Technology.
East-West Associates, Inc. began helping U.S. importers with customs compliance in 1996, so their expertise within the industry is extensive, but their focus on embracing change and preparing for the next industry shift is equally important. East-West Associates, Inc. is a licensed U.S. customs brokerage firm that specializes in difficult customs regulations, such as FDA-regulated merchandise, FTZ shipments, and multiple SKU imports, through their unique blend of experienced human knowledge with powerful technology. East-West’s focus on innovation is reflected through their own technology solution, SmartClear AI™. SmartClear AI™, the next-gen system, which is currently in pilot development, is being developed by brokers so that customs clearance will be faster, cleaner, and less stressful through automated verification of customs and FDA entry requirements, pointing out improperly rated merchandise descriptions, and minimizing human errors.
Although SmartClear AI™ will surely develop with new capabilities, East-West Associates is nevertheless providing vital, highly accurate customs brokerage services as of today. They specialize in FDA Customs Entries, processing everything from Prior Notice through product number with a degree of accuracy that is being constantly improved through their burgeoning AI technology. Beyond that, East-West Associates is highly experienced in HTS Classification & Compliance, employing their own internal assessment, as well as the augmented logic of their AI, to attain the proper tariff classification the first time, with as few subsequent surprises as possible.
