About KARINE GAGIRYAN
Karine Gagiryan is a licensed U.S. customs broker based in North Hollywood, California, holding filer code BWS with U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Located in the greater Los Angeles area, she is positioned to assist importers clearing goods through the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach — among the busiest cargo gateways in the country. Whether you are importing consumer goods, electronics, textiles, or general merchandise from Asia, Europe, or beyond, Karine brings licensed expertise to help importers meet CBP requirements. Importers in Southern California looking for a local, licensed broker can reach Karine directly at 818-281-1572.
Karine Gagiryan is a federally licensed customs broker operating out of North Hollywood, California, a community situated in the San Fernando Valley within Los Angeles County. With CBP filer code BWS, she is authorized to conduct customs business on behalf of importers nationwide, with particular proximity to the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach — together forming the largest containerized cargo complex in the Western Hemisphere.
For importers moving goods through Southern California, working with a locally based, licensed customs broker like Karine Gagiryan means access to someone familiar with the regional port environment. The Los Angeles and Long Beach port complex handles an enormous volume of imports from Asia, including consumer electronics, apparel and textiles, furniture, machinery, and general consumer goods. Importers sourcing from China, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, and other Asia-Pacific markets frequently route their shipments through these ports, making local broker expertise particularly valuable.
A licensed customs broker plays a critical role in the import process. Brokers like Karine are authorized by CBP to prepare and file formal entry documents, calculate and pay applicable duties and taxes, coordinate with freight forwarders, and ensure that imported merchandise complies with all applicable U.S. regulations — including those enforced by partner government agencies such as the FDA, USDA, and EPA. Without accurate and timely customs filings, shipments risk delays, examinations, or costly penalties.
For shipments arriving by ocean freight, ISF (Importer Security Filing) must be submitted at least 24 hours before a vessel departs a foreign port — a requirement that licensed brokers routinely manage on behalf of their clients. Karine is equipped to assist with these time-sensitive compliance obligations.
Importers in the Los Angeles area, or those shipping goods into Southern California from international origins, are encouraged to contact Karine Gagiryan directly at 818-281-1572 to discuss their import needs and determine how her licensed customs brokerage services can support their supply chain.
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Where is Karine Gagiryan located and which ports does she serve?
Karine Gagiryan is based in North Hollywood, CA, within the greater Los Angeles area. She is well-positioned to assist importers clearing goods through the Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach, two of the busiest cargo ports in the United States.
How can I contact Karine Gagiryan about customs brokerage services?
You can reach Karine Gagiryan by phone at 818-281-1572. As a CBP-licensed customs broker with filer code BWS, she can assist with import entry filings, ISF submissions, and general customs compliance questions.