Direct importing can offer dramatic cost advantages that ultimately affect the price consumers pay for goods. However, importing also exposes companies to a variety of risks and expenses that can erode profits and jeopardize core operations.

A strong proponent of "outsourcing based on core competencies," our founder envisioned TSI as a specialist partner to retailers and wholesalers who have learned - oftentimes the hard way - that importing cuts across established departmental lines and requires separate and specialized management.

Whether you are an experienced importer or just getting started, our team of experts will assess your unique needs and demonstrate how TSI's value-based approach to importing can save you time and increase your gross profit margins.

We understand your business.

• Experienced merchandisers with retail and manufacturing backgrounds
• Specialize in sourcing items for mass-market retailers and specialty stores
• Deep general merchandise category expertise

We know importing.

• More than 150 years of collective importing experience
• Long-standing relationships with leading logistics service providers
• Import accounting and trade payment expertise
• End-to-end shipment tracking and exception management

We work for you.

• TSI is an independent, non-asset based company
• No financial ties with any product suppliers or logistics service providers
• Full financial transparency with no hidden costs ("open book" business)