WTA USA
Founded in 2007, WTA USA is a full-service, nationwide customs clearance company staffed by an experienced Licensed Customs Broker and a dedicated team of entry writers. It services all U.S. ports and can clear your air, ocean, and border-crossing shipments quickly and efficiently.
Service fees are transparent, affordable, and free of hidden charges.
First-time importer? No problem. We assist with customs registration and bond setup, ensuring your shipments move through U.S. Customs smoothly and without delay.
Our USA office places us in the heart of Chicago, Illinois, a vital trading and cultural hub. Boasting one of the USA's biggest international airports.
Customs brokerage
We clear all commodities including food and alcohol products in ports throughout the U.S.
First-class service
Proudly serving the food and beverage industry.
Food and drink specialists
Our team of food import experts brings the experience and expertise needed to help ensure your import is compliant, safe, and successful.
In-market expertise
Our USA team provide that essential in-market expertise which makes exporting to a new country that much easier.
Industry-leading technology
All our teams are backed up by some of the most sophisticated visibility technology in logistics
Insights and resources
Weekly market reports and freight rate forecasts compiled by our analysts.
WTA USA resources
The new US administration has rocked the world of international trade with an aggressive tariff programme impacting nations across the world.
For no-nonsense, concise advice on the US tariffs, visit our regularly updated news page below.
Download our free USA Trade Lane guide to improve your understanding of the market.
Including guidance on market entry strategy, most in-demand product segments, the biggest challenges and more.
We are Licenced Customs Brokers, C-TPAT certified, NVOCC and OTI licensed and bonded. Whatever your needs, we have the solution.
Visit our complex customs brokerage service page to understand more about our capabilities
Our sea freight services span the globe. We boast decades-long relationships with all the major carriers.
We work hard to drive costs down at all stages of shipment, not just on the freight rates. Read more about our sea freight services below.
The USA is the UK's biggest single trading partner outside the EU.
Start your expansion today by reading our guidance page for exporting from the UK to the USA.
Understanding the cost implications of sending goods to the USA can be difficult.
Visit our page below to get a detailed cost breakdown when exporting to the USA.
Meet the team
Justnya Zawada, Vice President
Justyna has headed up our USA branch since day 1. No one understands the market like her.
Lisa Nikitovic, Import Manager
Just loved by our clients. What Lisa doesn't know about import processes into the USA, isn't worth knowing.
James Micklethwaite, Freight Account Manager
James is the resident Brit in our USA office. He worked in the UK for 5 years before switching to Chicago in 2022.
Natalia Niemiec, Accounting Manager
Nothing gets past Natalia. You can be sure your shipments will be charged correctly when she is on the case.