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Shapiro
Independent customs broker and forwarder
Independent brokerSmall importers and e-commerce
Shapiro is an independent broker founded in Baltimore in 1915. It handles entries, bonds, compliance, duty optimization and tariff engineering, and supports Amazon FBA and e-commerce sellers. Its CAPE resource page, updated in October 2026, covers all three refund phases and the class action.
Best for: Small and mid-size importers who want an independent broker that explains the rules clearly
1 Legal nameSamuel Shapiro & Company
2 HeadquartersBaltimore, MD
3 Founded1915
4 SizeNot disclosed
5 CBP licenseNot disclosed
6 TechnologyShapiro 360 platform and a classification advisory module.
7 Published pricesNot disclosed
8 IEEPA refundsNot disclosed
Services confirmed by a source
- ✓ Customs entries
- ✓ Customs bonds
- ✓ Tariff classification
- ✓ Trade compliance consulting
- ✓ Freight forwarding
- ✓ Amazon FBA support
Worth knowing before you sign
- Publishes refund guidance, but no paid refund-filing service or fee is described.
- ISF, FTZ and drawback are not listed on its homepage.
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