About Keith J. Hwang
Keith J. Hwang is a licensed U.S. Customs Broker (filer code EQF) based in South San Francisco, California. Operating out of the San Francisco Bay Area, Keith has an established track record of clearing goods through West Coast ports, with over 2,200 bills of lading on file dating back to 2015. His practice handles a consistent volume of shipments — roughly 400+ entries per year — primarily involving consumer goods, home furnishings, and packaged goods sourced from manufacturers in China and other parts of Asia. Keith is FDA-registered and has received an Acceptable Level of Confidence rating under FDA filer evaluation, making him a capable resource for importers whose goods require FDA review. For Bay Area-based importers looking for an experienced, independent licensed customs broker, Keith J. Hwang CHB offers direct, hands-on service.
Keith J. Hwang CHB is an independent licensed customs broker operating under CBP filer code EQF, based in South San Francisco, California — a strategic location within close proximity to the Port of Oakland and San Francisco International Airport (SFO). With a professional address in San Francisco and contact presence in South San Francisco (ZIP 94080), Keith serves importers throughout the Bay Area and Northern California who need reliable, experienced customs clearance services.
Import data on file with CBP shows more than 2,200 bills of lading processed by Keith J. Hwang CHB, with consistent activity running from 2015 through the present. In recent months, the practice has maintained a pace of over 100 entries per 30-day period, reflecting an active, ongoing workload. This level of volume indicates an experienced practitioner who handles regular commercial import transactions rather than occasional or one-off clearances.
A review of associated company data reveals strong ties to manufacturers and suppliers based in China, including home goods companies such as E&E Co., Ltd., JY Home (Zhejiang) Co. Ltd., SCM Home (Zhejiang) Co., Ltd., and Winning Packaging Co., Ltd. This suggests Keith has particular depth in consumer goods, home furnishings, soft goods, and packaged products — categories that commonly enter through West Coast ports like Oakland and Los Angeles/Long Beach before distribution across the United States.
Keith J. Hwang holds an FDA filer evaluation rating of Acceptable Level of Confidence, which is a meaningful credential for importers dealing in FDA-regulated goods such as household products, certain consumer goods, food-contact materials, and other categories subject to FDA oversight at time of entry.
For U.S. importers sourcing from Asia — particularly from Chinese manufacturers in the home goods and consumer products space — Keith J. Hwang CHB represents an experienced independent broker resource in the Bay Area. His direct contact approach (keith@secondjune.com, 650-224-6680) means importers work directly with the licensed broker rather than through layers of account managers. This can be especially valuable for businesses seeking informed, responsive customs advice on classification, valuation, and entry preparation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of goods does Keith J. Hwang CHB specialize in clearing?
Import data shows Keith J. Hwang CHB has extensive experience clearing consumer goods and home products sourced from Chinese manufacturers, including furniture, soft goods, and packaged products. His associated shipper records include major home goods exporters from Zhejiang province and other Chinese manufacturing regions.
Is Keith J. Hwang registered as an FDA filer?
Yes. Keith J. Hwang appears on the FDA Filer Evaluation list with a rating of Acceptable Level of Confidence (VAI), meaning he is recognized as a qualified filer for shipments subject to FDA review at import.
How active is Keith J. Hwang CHB as a customs broker?
Very active. CBP manifest data shows over 2,200 bills of lading on file since 2015, with roughly 400+ entries processed in the past year and over 100 entries in the most recent 30-day period — indicating a consistently busy practice.
Which ports does Keith J. Hwang CHB primarily service?
Based in South San Francisco and San Francisco, CA, Keith is well-positioned to serve importers clearing goods through the Port of Oakland and San Francisco International Airport (SFO), both major West Coast entry points for Asia-origin cargo.