About JAEBONG YOO
Jaebong Yoo is a CBP-licensed customs broker based in Torrance, California, operating under filer code 8LU. Located in the South Bay area of Los Angeles County, Yoo is well-positioned to serve importers moving cargo through the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach — among the busiest container ports in the United States. The Torrance location places this broker in close proximity to a dense concentration of importers dealing in consumer electronics, automotive parts, machinery, and finished consumer goods arriving primarily from Asia. Importers in the greater Los Angeles area looking for local, licensed customs brokerage support can reach Jaebong Yoo directly at 213-393-3707.
Jaebong Yoo is a federally licensed U.S. customs broker holding CBP filer code 8LU, with an office in Torrance, California. Torrance sits within Los Angeles County's South Bay region, just miles from the twin ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach — the gateway through which roughly 40% of all U.S. containerized imports enter the country. This geography is significant for importers: having a customs broker near the Port of Los Angeles means faster communication, quicker response to holds or exam notices, and a broker who understands the volume and commodity mix that flows through Southern California's logistics corridor.
The Los Angeles and Long Beach port complex handles enormous volumes of cargo from Asia, including consumer electronics, automotive components, machinery and equipment, textiles and apparel, and a wide range of finished consumer goods. Importers sourcing products from China, South Korea, Japan, Vietnam, and other Asian manufacturing hubs frequently route shipments through these ports, making a customs broker in the Torrance and greater Los Angeles area a practical choice for ongoing import programs.
Jaebong Yoo can assist importers with the core requirements of U.S. Customs and Border Protection compliance: preparing and filing formal and informal consumption entries, submitting Importer Security Filings (ISF) ahead of vessel departure, coordinating with freight forwarders and carriers, and ensuring that commercial invoices, packing lists, and other supporting documents satisfy CBP requirements. For importers unfamiliar with the clearance process, a licensed broker like Yoo serves as the direct point of contact with CBP, handling classification under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, duty calculation, and any additional agency requirements (FDA, CPSC, EPA, etc.) that apply to specific commodity types.
The Torrance area is home to a significant Korean-American business community as well as major operations in the automotive, electronics, and consumer goods sectors — industries that rely heavily on trans-Pacific import lanes. Importers in Torrance, Carson, Gardena, Hawthorne, El Segundo, and throughout greater Los Angeles looking for a customs broker near them with direct knowledge of the LA/Long Beach port environment may find Jaebong Yoo a relevant local resource.
To inquire about services or discuss a specific import requirement, Jaebong Yoo can be reached by phone at 213-393-3707.
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Where is Jaebong Yoo's customs brokerage located and which ports do they serve?
Jaebong Yoo is based in Torrance, CA, in the South Bay area of Los Angeles County. This location is well-suited for serving importers using the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, the largest container port complex in the United States.
What is Jaebong Yoo's CBP filer code and how can I contact them?
Jaebong Yoo holds CBP customs broker filer code 8LU and can be reached by phone at 213-393-3707.