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JOVO BABIC

Los Angeles CA

License: BLL (Permitted)

Est. 1996

Los Angeles, CA
Est. 1996
4 specialties
3 ports served
CBP Permitted

About JOVO BABIC

Jovo Babic, operating as Aqua Air Enterprises, is a CBP-licensed customs broker based in Los Angeles, California, with over 25 years of experience in international shipping and customs brokerage. Founded in 1996 and located near Los Angeles International Airport at 5250 W Century Blvd, the firm serves importers navigating U.S. customs requirements for goods arriving through the LA/Long Beach port complex — one of the busiest trade gateways in the world. With a filer code of BLL, Aqua Air Enterprises handles customs entry preparation and related compliance services for a range of commercial importers. The proximity to LAX and the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach positions the firm well to assist businesses importing from Asia, the Pacific Rim, and beyond.

Aqua Air Enterprises, established in 1996 by licensed customs broker Jovo John Babic, is a longstanding customs brokerage firm operating out of Los Angeles, California. Located at 5250 W Century Blvd, Suite 606 — just steps from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) — the firm is strategically positioned to serve importers whose freight arrives through one of the most active trade corridors in the United States.

The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach collectively handle the largest volume of containerized cargo in the country, with a significant portion originating from Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Rim. Importers sourcing electronics, consumer goods, textiles, machinery, and other merchandise from China, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, and neighboring countries rely on experienced local brokers like Aqua Air Enterprises to manage the complexities of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) entry requirements.

As a customs broker in Los Angeles, Jovo Babic provides customs entry preparation, classification under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), and coordination with CBP on behalf of importers. The firm's CBP filer code BLL identifies it as an active participant in the electronic filing system used to process commercial import entries at ports of entry across the country.

For businesses importing commercially through LAX or the neighboring seaports, working with a broker who has deep familiarity with the local port environment can make a meaningful difference in clearance timelines and compliance outcomes. Aqua Air Enterprises has been serving the Southern California import community for nearly three decades, making it one of the more tenured independent customs brokerages in the Los Angeles metropolitan area.

Importers looking for a customs broker in Los Angeles with firsthand experience navigating high-volume, Asia-Pacific trade lanes will find in Aqua Air Enterprises a firm with the licensing, longevity, and local knowledge to handle their customs clearance needs. For inquiries, the firm can be reached at 310-215-0032.

Specialties

Services

Customs Entry Preparation HTS Classification ISF Filing Import Consulting CBP Compliance International Shipping Coordination Commercial Cargo Clearance

Ports Served

Details

Year Established
1996

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Jovo Babic's Aqua Air Enterprises located, and which ports do they serve?

Aqua Air Enterprises is located at 5250 W Century Blvd, Suite 606, Los Angeles, CA 90045 — near LAX. The firm serves importers clearing goods through Los Angeles International Airport and the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.

How long has Aqua Air Enterprises been operating as a customs broker in Los Angeles?

Aqua Air Enterprises was established in 1996 by Jovo John Babic, giving the firm nearly 30 years of experience in customs brokerage and international shipping in the Los Angeles area.

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