About LINA JIN
Lina Jin is a CBP-licensed customs broker and President of LK Customs Brokerage, located in Torrance, California. Operating near the Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach — two of the busiest cargo gateways in the United States — LK Customs Brokerage is positioned to assist importers with customs entry preparation, ISF filing, HTS classification, and compliance with US import requirements. With an OTI license on file and documented import activity through Long Beach, the firm handles a range of commercial shipments for businesses bringing goods into Southern California. Importers seeking a broker familiar with ACE portal submissions, customs bond requirements, and the harmonized tariff schedule will find LK Customs Brokerage a focused, locally rooted option in the greater Los Angeles trade corridor.
LK Customs Brokerage, led by licensed customs broker and President Lina Jin, operates out of Torrance, California — a strategic location for importers moving cargo through the Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach. Together, these two ports handle more containerized freight than any other port complex in the United States, making the surrounding South Bay area a hub for customs brokerage activity serving a wide range of industries.
Lina Jin holds a CBP-issued customs broker license and operates under filer code 8E4. The firm also holds an OTI (Ocean Transportation Intermediary) license, indicating capability to coordinate ocean freight logistics in addition to customs clearance. Import records reflect shipment activity through Long Beach, underscoring the firm's practical experience with one of America's most active cargo terminals.
For importers navigating US import requirements, LK Customs Brokerage provides support across critical compliance functions. This includes preparation and submission of customs entries through the CBP ACE portal, importer security filing (ISF) to meet the 10+2 rule for ocean shipments, and harmonized tariff schedule (HTS) classification to ensure correct duty assessment. Accurate HTS code determination is foundational to import compliance and directly affects how much duty an importer owes under the USITC tariff database.
The firm's Torrance location also positions it well to serve importers sourcing consumer goods, electronics, machinery, and textiles from Asia — categories that represent the dominant cargo flows through the LA/Long Beach port complex. Whether a business is importing finished goods, components, or raw materials, proper customs entry preparation and adherence to customs bond requirements are non-negotiable steps in the clearance process.
Additionally, LK Customs Brokerage can assist clients in evaluating eligibility for programs such as duty drawback, which allows importers and exporters to recover duties paid on goods that are subsequently exported or destroyed. Understanding duty drawback claim procedures and the conditions of the duty drawback program can result in meaningful cost recovery for qualifying businesses.
Importers looking for a licensed customs broker near the Port of Long Beach or Port of Los Angeles who understands ACE portal submissions, section 321 de minimis thresholds, and the full scope of US Customs and Border Protection entry requirements can reach LK Customs Brokerage at their Torrance office.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is LK Customs Brokerage located and which ports do they serve?
LK Customs Brokerage is based in Torrance, CA, and is well-positioned to serve importers clearing cargo through the Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach, two of the highest-volume container ports in the US.
Does Lina Jin at LK Customs Brokerage handle ISF filing for ocean shipments?
Yes. ISF (Importer Security Filing) is a standard service for ocean shipments, and LK Customs Brokerage handles 10+2 ISF submissions as part of the pre-arrival compliance process required by CBP.
Can LK Customs Brokerage help with HTS classification and duty calculations?
Yes. Proper HTS code assignment is a core function of customs brokerage. LK Customs Brokerage assists importers in classifying goods under the harmonized tariff schedule to determine applicable duty rates before shipments arrive.
Does LK Customs Brokerage hold an OTI license?
Yes. LK Customs Brokerage holds OTI license number 026173F, indicating the firm is authorized to operate as an ocean transportation intermediary in addition to providing customs brokerage services.