Broker Recommendation Needed: Importing 1HD-FT Engine/A442F Trans from Australia to U.S.

[alaskacruiser]

Looking for recommendations for a U.S. customs broker/freight forwarder who has real experience importing Land Cruiser parts from Australia to the U.S., especially used/rebuilt diesel engines and transmissions.

Ideally looking for someone who:

• Has handled AU to U.S. sea freight for used Toyota/Land Cruiser parts
• Understands the correct EPA / DOT / NHTSA handling for standalone engines and transmissions
• Knows how to avoid port delays, holds, storage, demurrage, and paperwork issues
• Can advise on legal ways to reduce landed cost, like proper HTS classification, AUFTA eligibility, MPF savings, consolidation, and correct freight/insurance treatment
• Is compliance-focused and won’t play games with invoice values

Would appreciate any names, companies, or contacts you’ve personally used successfully.

 

[Mag71k5]

Looking for recommendations for a U.S. customs broker/freight forwarder who has real experience importing Land Cruiser parts from Australia to the U.S., especially used/rebuilt diesel engines and transmissions.

Ideally looking for someone who:

• Has handled AU to U.S. sea freight for used Toyota/Land Cruiser parts
• Understands the correct EPA / DOT / NHTSA handling for standalone engines and transmissions
• Knows how to avoid port delays, holds, storage, demurrage, and paperwork issues
• Can advise on legal ways to reduce landed cost, like proper HTS classification, AUFTA eligibility, MPF savings, consolidation, and correct freight/insurance treatment
• Is compliance-focused and won’t play games with invoice values

Would appreciate any names, companies, or contacts you’ve personally used successfully.

Japan Car Direct recommended

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Everything was very smooth importing my hdj100, not sure how much of a difference it is from Australia vs from Japan. But id use Joe again.

 

[mudgudgeon]

Looking for recommendations for a U.S. customs broker/freight forwarder who has real experience importing Land Cruiser parts from Australia to the U.S., especially used/rebuilt diesel engines and transmissions.

Ideally looking for someone who:

• Has handled AU to U.S. sea freight for used Toyota/Land Cruiser parts
• Understands the correct EPA / DOT / NHTSA handling for standalone engines and transmissions
• Knows how to avoid port delays, holds, storage, demurrage, and paperwork issues
• Can advise on legal ways to reduce landed cost, like proper HTS classification, AUFTA eligibility, MPF savings, consolidation, and correct freight/insurance treatment
• Is compliance-focused and won’t play games with invoice values

Would appreciate any names, companies, or contacts you’ve personally used successfully.

If you want someone in Australia, try this guy

I used him to ship a complete cruiser from AU to USA.
He was very responsive and helpful through the whole thing.
I had him arrange customs clearance in usa, I picked the car up from the clearance yard.

I'm not sure if they handle parts, engines etc, but I think he would be a good person to reach out to