Update
Not sure why he couldn't help. I explained exactly what the situation was, and he just said that wasn't the sort of thing he gets involved with.
Anyhoo, with the help of a German biker (Marc) that recently did the same shipment route, I think I'm getting somewhere.
In actual fact, all you need a broker for, is to truck the shipment from the port, to a warehouse outside the dock. The containers are stored in an area of the dock, that the public cannot access, hence you need the help of a broker (that has authorisation to enter this secure area) to move the shipment for you.
It looks like I'll be using the 'airport broker' company for this step, but they're been useless at getting back to me, so I'm not sure I'd recommend them. But in case anyone needs to use them;
Their phone number is 206-246-6580
You can deal with Jeff on ext 150 or Gary on ext 120.
I first tried dealing with the customs office in town, address is 20th floor, 1000 2nd Ave. They weren't so helpful, and insisted on an EPA clearance before clearing the bike.
Instead I would definitely use the portside customs office, 7 S Nevada St.
Deal with the helpful Office Harrell 206-553-1581.
Hope this helps someone.
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