Wine and Beverages

France and Italy are the top two suppliers of wine to the U.S., with each contributing around $2.5 billion in value in 2021.

Our services

Wine Import Service

Our goal is to simplify your supply chain by providing stress-free logistics solutions. Hence, we offer the following solutions for wine importers in Los Angeles and the United States, powered by over 15 years of freight forwarding experience. Comex is here to keep your cargo moving so you can focus on growing your business.

Vineyard to Glass

Door-to-Door Logistics

Whether you’re importing wine from Argentina, France, Spain, or other countries, we can arrange a door-to-door service from the coffee farm to your doorstep in the United States. This stress-free service is ideal if you prefer to have control over every aspect of your shipment.

Container Drayage

Reliable container drayage is our backbone. We proudly offer asset-based drayage services from The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, and all U.S. Ports through our nationwide network.

Personalized Solutions

Ocean Freight

We offer weekly direct sailings from wine-producing countries in Latin America and Europe to the United States. You’ll have access to over 50 global ports and end-to-end container visibility when you partner with us. This includes live container tracking, allowing you to monitor every point in your container’s journey to the U.S.

Warehousing and Distribution

Our warehouse facility in Carson, CA, is available to handle transloads, consolidations, and distribution of wine to all the lower 48 states, Canada, and Mexico.

Shipping tips

Wine Shipping Tips

Here are some helpful shipping tips that we put together for first-time importers shipping through Los Angeles and Long Beach ports.

PierPass

All containers that discharge at L.A. or Long Beach ports incur a fee called PierPass. You can clear this on your own or your forwarder can, usually for an additional fee. The fee for 20′ containers is $ 37.71 and $ 75.42 for 40′ containers. Check your incoterms to determine who’s responsible for this fee.

Weight Restrictions

Keep your cargo weight at or below 44,000 lbs. to avoid extra costs for overweight and to meet CA legal weight limits. We can secure overweight permits if your cargo is considered non-divisible.

Terminal Operations

The terminal operator unloads your container from the vessel and places it inside their storage yard for pickup. Appointment times are available at random, and your desired time might not be available.

The Last Free Day

Your containers is assigned a “last free day” when discharged from the vessel. Your forwarder will schedule a pickup time on or before this day to avoid a daily storage charge called demurrage.

Empty Container Return

Your forwarder will schedule an empty container return appointment with the terminal once you’ve unloaded your cargo. Appointment times are available at random, and sometimes the terminal will only accept empty containers on dual transactions. This means your forwarder can only return your empty container if they pull a loaded container out.

Less Than Container Loads

Your cargo is taken to a designated container freight station (CFS) and unloaded and stored until you or your forwarder can arrange pickup.

our step by step

How to Import Tile and Stone to the United States

Here are the steps you must follow before you can start importing stone and tile to the U.S. We highly recommend partnering with an experienced tile and stone freight forwarder to simplify your import process and to avoid issues once your cargo reaches a U.S. Port. Partnering with us gets you access to over 16 years of freight forwarding experience.

Step 1

Summary Checklist

Register as an importer with U.S. Customs.
Classify your product’s HTS code.
Arrange for shipping and delivery with a U.S.-based freight forwarder.
Prepare documentation for U.S. Customs clearance.
Pay duties, fees, and taxes upon arrival.

Step 2

Obtain an Importer of Record Number

If you’re importing goods for resale or business, you must register with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and obtain a Importer of Record (IOR) number through a licensed customs broker.

Step 3

Classify Tile and Stone's HTS Code

Tile and stone falls under specific Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes for tariff classification. A customs broker can help you determine the correct HTS code for the specific type of fitness equipment you’re importing. Using the correct HTS code will help you budget for the applicable tariffs, taxes, and fees for entry to the U.S.

Step 4

Shipping Tile to the U.S.

Determine which shipping method you’ll use for your cargo (ocean or air). Partner with a U.S.-based freight forwarder who will arrange shipping and ensure all proper documentation is in place to enter the U.S.

Step 5

Prepare Tile Import Documents

Required documentation typically includes:

Commercial Invoice: Details of the sale and value of the tiles in USD.
Packing List: Description of the contents of the shipment.
Arrival Notice: a document issued by a carrier, freight forwarder, or shipping agent to inform the consignee that their cargo is scheduled to arrive at the destination port or terminal, containing shipment details and instructions for pickup.

Step 6

U.S. Customs Clearance and Tile Duties

You will need to pay any applicable tariffs and import duties based on the HTS code of your product to CBP and an entry fee to your customs broker.

Step 7

Delivery to your Door

Your freight forwarder can arrange for final delivery to your door once your cargo clears customs. Ocean shipments will require container drayage from the port of arrival. Airfreight will require LTL trucking service.

Step 8

Stay Up to Date

Keep track of any changes in regulations or tariffs on tile imports, as trade policies can change due to shifts in international relations or U.S. trade agreements.

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Our Benefits

We’re passionate logistics experts powered by over 15 years of experience. Here are some of the benefits of partnering us.

Availability

When partnering with us, you’ll have access to over 50 global ports and end-to-end container visibility. 24/7 container tracking at no extra cost.

Door-to-Door Service

We can arrange a door-to-door service from your product’s country of origin to your delivery location in the United States. This comes in handy if you prefer having control over every aspect of your shipment.

Savings

We leverage our one-stop-shop approach to reduce your overall shipping costs and to save you time. We’re here to help your business grow.

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Testimonials

What our customers say

David Robles

“Absolutely a fantastic experience working with Comex logistics. They are great on drayage, ocean freight and truckloads. Customer service is professional and friendly, They always provide me with regular updates on our cargo shipments.”

Sean Hooley

“We have been working with comex logistics llc for a couple of years now and they’ve provided amazing services throughout that time. We used to work with TQL and the service and price are incomparable.”

Alberto Díaz Padilla

“We started working with COMEX in 2024. From the very beginning, Erik has been friendly, decisive, responsible and honest. We hope to grow together and thanks to COMEX.”

Robbert Jan Van Wingerden

“We love working with COMEX. Their hands-on approach and personal touch often make the difference.”

Jason Parra

“It brings us great satisfaction to have you as a trusted contact for the exceptional services you provide, and we are more than happy to recommend you to others. Your patience and ability to simplify complex processes have given us a sense of ease and confidence.”

Rigoberto Rodriguez

“Erik is a straight shooter when it comes to doing business. He pays on time and as agreed in original quote. I appreciate that a lot. It makes it a little easier to be a trucker with forwarders like Erik & Comex Logistics. Looking forward to doing business for many years going forward.”

Marina Sergeyeva

“I’ve tried several delivery companies in the past, but Comex Logistics is by far the best. It has exceeded my expectations in every way. Their delivery services are fast, reliable, and affordable – what more could you ask for?.”

Adan Bugarin

“Comex Logistics provided outstanding service with timely delivery and excellent customer support. My shipment arrived in perfect condition, and I couldn’t ask for more, I highly recommend using Comex Logistics.”

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