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Anchored in Integrity

Customs clearance and compliance, air and ocean freight, import and export, LTL and FCL, across the country and around the globe.

Your trusted logistics partner where personal service still counts.

Founded in 1865: Your 4th-Generation Customs Broker & Freight Forwarder

Who We Are

Founded in 1865, JW Hampton is a fourth-generation, family-owned, C-TPAT–validated Customs Broker, international Freight Forwarder, and logistics coordinator.

Our longevity is built on reliable, honest service. From imports and exports to domestic moves across North America, Puerto Rico, and US territories, you can count on a dependable, steadfast partner where personal service still counts.

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What We Do

We make imports simple. Our 4th-generation, C-TPAT certified team handles US Customs clearance, ISF filing, and international and domestic freight forwarding. We work directly with your factories and vendors to hit deadlines. Plug us in at any stage—from purchase order to cargo at port—you decide when you need us.

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Trade Programs

We help you capture legal duty savings—without the guesswork. From USMCA to the US – Japan Trade Agreement, our team screens product eligibility, interprets rules of origin, gathers certificates, and keeps your documentation audit-ready. Result: lower duties on eligible agricultural and industrial goods, with compliance front and center.

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Stay up-to-date on CBP changes and important industry news. Our easily understood updates explain how these changes and events could impact your business.

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