Charleston (Caroline du Sud): clearing in by boat
Port of entry of United States.
Check with the authorities before you leave (last checked on 28 October 2026).
Services
Clearing out possible here
Good to know
CBP port of entry: report arrival immediately via the CBP ROAM app (video) or by phone; CBP may call you in to the office.
Offices to visit
In the usual order of the formalities. Addresses can change: ask the harbour office when you arrive.
CBP Charleston (port 1601)
CustomsImmigrationBiosecurity
200 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC 29401
Opening hours : 24 h/24 (page plaisance) ; superviseur de garde +1 843 579 6500 option 4
Pleasure boats phone +1 843 579 6513 or 6515 (24/7). Vessel entrance & clearance (Leatherman Terminal): +1 843 353 5994.
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Sources
- cbp.gov/newsroom/local-media-release/cbp-reminds-holiday-pleasure-boaters-reporting-requirements
- cbp.gov/travel/pleasure-boats-private-flyers/pleasure-boat-overview/roam
This information is gathered from public sources and sailors’ experience. It does not replace the country’s authorities, whose word is final: check before you leave.