About M & J Customs, LLC
M & J Customs, LLC is a licensed U.S. customs broker and international trade consulting firm headquartered at 730 Creative Dr, Lakeland, Florida. Operating under filer code 8KF, the firm serves both foreign and domestic importers across all U.S. ports of entry, with a noted specialization in the food and beverage industry. Whether clients need customs entry preparation, importer security filing, or ongoing trade compliance support, M & J Customs brings expertise in navigating CBP requirements, harmonized tariff schedule classification, and customs bond requirements. Their consulting approach makes them a practical resource for importers looking to understand U.S. import requirements and maintain compliance throughout the supply chain.
M & J Customs, LLC is a Lakeland, Florida-based customs brokerage and international trade consulting firm licensed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) under filer code 8KF. With a staff of 11 to 50 professionals and a national reach covering all U.S. ports of entry, the firm is positioned to assist importers at major hubs including Miami, New York, Los Angeles/Long Beach, and Gulf Coast ports—wherever goods are entering U.S. commerce.
The firm has built a particular reputation for serving importers in the food and beverage sector, an industry where regulatory complexity runs deep. Food imports require careful attention to FDA Prior Notice, proper HTS code classification using the harmonized tariff schedule, and timely importer security filing (ISF) to meet CBP's 24-hour advance manifest requirements. Errors in any of these areas can result in holds, exams, or costly delays at port—risks that M & J Customs helps clients avoid through hands-on compliance support.
Beyond food-specific clearance, M & J Customs provides broad customs brokerage services for importers navigating U.S. import requirements. This includes preparing and filing customs entries through the CBP ACE portal, determining the correct duty rates via the USITC tariff database, advising on customs bond requirements, and identifying potential savings through programs like the duty drawback program. For high-volume or lower-value shipments, the firm can also advise on Section 321 de minimis eligibility.
As an international trade consulting firm, M & J Customs goes beyond transaction-level clearance. They work with both domestic companies sourcing internationally and foreign exporters shipping goods into the U.S. market, helping each understand their obligations under CBP regulations and how to structure their import programs for long-term compliance. This consulting orientation is particularly valuable for new importers trying to understand how to import goods into the USA for the first time.
Located in Lakeland, FL—situated between Tampa and Orlando—M & J Customs serves Florida-based importers as well as businesses throughout the Southeast and nationally. Importers in food distribution, agriculture, and consumer goods sectors will find in M & J Customs a brokerage with the specialized knowledge to handle their clearances accurately and efficiently. For questions about ISF filing requirements, HTS code classification, or customs entry procedures, M & J Customs can be reached at 800-496-5502 or visited online at mjcustoms.com.
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Does M & J Customs, LLC handle food and beverage imports specifically?
Yes. M & J Customs is specifically noted as a customs broker specialized in the food industry, with experience handling FDA Prior Notice, perishable goods clearance, and HTS classification for food and beverage products entering all U.S. ports.
What ports does M & J Customs, LLC file at?
M & J Customs operates at all U.S. ports of entry, meaning they can handle customs clearance regardless of where your shipment arrives—whether Miami, Los Angeles, New York, or any other CBP port of entry.
Can M & J Customs help a first-time importer understand U.S. import requirements?
Yes. In addition to transaction-level brokerage, M & J Customs offers international trade consulting services for both foreign and domestic importers, including guidance on customs bond requirements, ISF filing requirements, and HTS code classification.