About KUEHNE & NAGEL INC
Kuehne & Nagel Inc is a licensed U.S. customs broker operating out of Tampa, Florida, under CBP filer code 101. Part of one of the world's largest logistics and freight forwarding networks, Kuehne & Nagel's Tampa office serves importers moving cargo through Florida's Gulf Coast ports and beyond. The firm handles customs entry preparation, importer security filing (ISF), HTS code classification, and ACE portal submissions for a broad range of commodity types. With a national footprint that includes offices in Boston, Austin, and other major port cities, Kuehne & Nagel provides importers with access to experienced customs professionals capable of managing complex cross-border trade compliance requirements across multiple ports of entry.
Kuehne & Nagel Inc's Tampa, Florida customs brokerage operation is part of a globally recognized logistics organization with deep expertise in U.S. import compliance and customs clearance. Licensed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection under filer code 101, the Tampa office is positioned to serve importers moving freight through Port Tampa Bay, Port Manatee, and other Florida Gulf Coast gateways, as well as handling entries through ports nationwide via remote filing capabilities.
For importers asking how to import goods into the USA, Kuehne & Nagel offers the infrastructure and regulatory knowledge to guide shipments from origin through final customs release. This includes the preparation and submission of formal and informal customs entries, accurate HTS code lookup and classification under the harmonized tariff schedule, and timely importer security filing to meet ISF filing requirements before cargo arrives at U.S. ports.
Kuehne & Nagel's customs brokerage team works directly within the CBP ACE portal, managing entry summaries, reconciliation, and post-entry corrections. Their experience with the ACE portal and usitc tariff database allows them to identify the correct duty rates, applicable trade agreement benefits, and admissibility requirements across a wide variety of commodity types including consumer goods, machinery and equipment, electronics, and industrial products.
Tampa's location makes it a natural hub for trade flows tied to Latin America and the Caribbean, and Kuehne & Nagel's global network reinforces that capability. Importers sourcing goods from Central and South American markets benefit from brokers familiar with agricultural inputs, food and beverage products, and manufactured goods moving through Florida entry points.
Beyond basic entry filing, the firm can assist with duty drawback claims, helping eligible importers recover duties paid on goods that are subsequently exported or destroyed. Understanding the duty drawback program and filing accurate duty drawback claims requires detailed recordkeeping and regulatory knowledge — areas where an established broker like Kuehne & Nagel adds measurable value.
The firm also advises on Section 321 de minimis provisions for low-value shipments and supports compliance reviews for clients navigating changing trade regulations. Whether you are an established importer looking to optimize your trade compliance program or a new-to-market company learning the basics of U.S. customs requirements, Kuehne & Nagel Inc in Tampa represents a well-resourced option backed by a global logistics network.
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Does Kuehne & Nagel Inc in Tampa handle customs entries at ports outside of Florida?
Yes. As a nationally licensed customs broker with a broad office network, Kuehne & Nagel can file entries remotely through the CBP ACE portal at ports of entry across the United States, not just those in Florida.
Can Kuehne & Nagel assist with HTS code classification and importer security filing requirements?
Yes. The Tampa office provides HTS code lookup and classification services under the harmonized tariff schedule, as well as ISF filing to meet CBP's importer security filing requirements for ocean shipments arriving in the U.S.