About Lexington Brownrigg
Lexington Brownrigg is a CBP-licensed customs broker based in Fresno, California, operating out of Fresno FTZ at 215 W Dakota Avenue in Clovis, CA. Serving as both a licensed broker and Foreign Trade Zone Director, Brownrigg brings hands-on expertise in import entry preparation, FTZ administration, and export compliance. Businesses in California's Central Valley looking to navigate customs duty requirements, HTS code classification, or foreign trade zone benefits will find a knowledgeable local resource here. Whether you are new to importing goods into the USA or managing an established supply chain, this office covers the regulatory and logistical side of cross-border trade.
Lexington Brownrigg holds a CBP customs broker license (filer code 83F) and serves as the Foreign Trade Zone Director at Fresno FTZ, located at 215 W Dakota Avenue, Clovis, CA 93612. This dual role positions Brownrigg as one of the more specialized trade professionals in California's Central Valley — combining day-to-day customs brokerage with strategic FTZ program management, a combination that is relatively rare outside major port cities like Los Angeles or Long Beach.
Fresno's inland location makes it a practical hub for agricultural exporters and importers supplying Central Valley businesses. The region handles significant volumes of food and beverage products, agricultural equipment, and consumer goods moving through California ports of entry. Brownrigg's position at Fresno FTZ means clients can explore whether foreign trade zone designation offers duty deferral, reduction, or elimination benefits suited to their specific import model — a meaningful consideration for manufacturers and distributors bringing in machinery, equipment components, or raw materials.
For importers new to the process, understanding requirements such as Importer Security Filing (ISF), customs bond requirements, and harmonized tariff schedule (HTS) code classification is essential before cargo arrives at port. Incorrect HTS code lookup results can trigger delays, fines, or unexpected duty liability. Brownrigg's office provides entry preparation support that addresses these compliance fundamentals, including working through the ACE portal customs system that CBP requires for electronic filing.
Businesses with existing import programs may also benefit from a review of duty drawback eligibility. The duty drawback program allows qualifying importers to recover duties paid on goods that are subsequently exported or destroyed — a program that is underutilized largely because the claim process requires precise documentation and timeline management. Brownrigg's experience across both importing and exporting services makes this a natural area of support.
The Fresno FTZ office can be reached directly at (559) 348-2200, with Lexington Brownrigg available for inquiries on importing, exporting, and foreign trade zone logistics. For importers throughout the Central Valley and broader California region seeking a broker with FTZ-specific expertise, this listing represents a specialized point of contact worth exploring.
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What is Lexington Brownrigg's role at Fresno FTZ?
Lexington Brownrigg serves as both a CBP-licensed customs broker and the Foreign Trade Zone Director at Fresno FTZ in Clovis, CA, overseeing FTZ logistics, import entry, and export compliance for Central Valley businesses.
Can Fresno FTZ help my business determine if a foreign trade zone would reduce our import duties?
Yes. As an FTZ operator and customs broker, Lexington Brownrigg can assess whether your import model qualifies for duty deferral or reduction under a foreign trade zone designation, which can be especially valuable for manufacturers and distributors importing machinery or components.