KESCO CUSTOMS SOLUTIONS INC.

Kesco Customs Solutions Inc. is a CBP-licensed customs brokerage firm operating out of Lynbrook, New York, under filer code 83M. Lynbrook sits in Nassau County on Long Island and has historically been home to a dense cluster of licensed customhouse brokers serving the greater New York import trade community. This proximity to major trade infrastructure — including John F. Kennedy International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, and the Port of New York and New Jersey — makes Kesco well-positioned to assist importers clearing shipments through one of the busiest gateway regions in the United States.

For importers navigating the complexities of bringing goods into the US market, a licensed customs broker provides essential expertise. This includes preparing and submitting customs entries through CBP's ACE portal, ensuring accurate HTS code classification using the harmonized tariff schedule, and meeting all filing deadlines to avoid costly delays or penalties. Proper HTS code lookup is critical — misclassification can result in underpayment or overpayment of duties, and in some cases, regulatory holds from partner government agencies.

Kesco Customs Solutions can assist importers with Importer Security Filing (ISF) requirements, which mandate that key shipment data be transmitted to CBP at least 24 hours before a vessel departs a foreign port bound for the United States. Failure to meet ISF filing requirements can result in significant fines and cargo examinations, making broker support for this process particularly valuable.

Importers working with Kesco may also benefit from guidance on programs such as duty drawback, which allows qualifying importers to recover duties paid on goods that are subsequently exported or destroyed. Understanding how to file a duty drawback claim and which entries qualify under the duty drawback program can represent meaningful cost savings for businesses engaged in manufacturing, re-export, or substitution transactions.

Additionally, for e-commerce and low-value shipments, Kesco can provide clarity on Section 321 de minimis provisions, which allow qualifying shipments valued at $800 or under to enter the US free of duty and formal entry requirements. As import regulations continue to evolve — particularly regarding country-of-origin rules, tariff exclusions, and trade agreement eligibility — having a licensed broker familiar with the USITC tariff database and CBP regulatory updates is a concrete advantage for US importers of all sizes.

To discuss your import requirements or learn more about customs clearance support through the New York area gateways, contact Kesco Customs Solutions Inc. at (516) 758-9152.