Matthew Zhang

Matthew Zhang holds an active CBP customs broker license (filer code N2H) and operates out of Rancho Cucamonga, California — a city embedded in the heart of Southern California's Inland Empire logistics corridor. The region serves as a critical last-mile distribution hub for goods arriving through the adjacent Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, which together handle the majority of US containerized imports from Asia. Importers bringing in electronics, consumer goods, textiles and apparel, machinery, and a wide range of manufactured goods from China, South Korea, Japan, and other Pacific Rim trading partners routinely route their freight through this area.

For importers, working with a locally licensed broker like Matthew Zhang means direct, personal access to someone who understands the practical realities of Southern California port clearance. Unlike large brokerage firms where files are passed between departments, a direct-contact broker can provide focused attention on entry preparation, classification, and documentation — critical when shipments face holds or exam selection at the port.

Core customs brokerage services typically include customs entry preparation and filing through the CBP ACE portal, Importer Security Filing (ISF) — often called the 10+2 filing — which must be submitted at least 24 hours before a vessel departs for the US, and HTS code classification to ensure accurate duty assessment against the USITC tariff database. Proper HTS code assignment matters significantly, particularly for categories like clothing and textiles where specific HTS codes carry varying duty rates and potential quota restrictions.

Customs bond requirements are another area where importers frequently need guidance. Whether a single-entry bond or a continuous customs bond is appropriate depends on import frequency, cargo value, and the importer's overall risk profile. A continuous customs bond is generally the more cost-effective option for importers bringing in goods regularly.

Importers who have overpaid duties in prior transactions may also want to explore duty drawback programs. The duty drawback claim process allows eligible importers or manufacturers to recover a portion of duties paid on goods that are subsequently exported or destroyed — a meaningful cost-recovery opportunity that is often overlooked.

Matthew Zhang can be contacted directly at 909-270-1933 or matthewkmzhang@gmail.com. For importers in the Inland Empire, greater Los Angeles area, or those shipping through San Pedro Bay ports looking for personal, licensed brokerage support, Matthew Zhang represents a direct point of contact with a CBP-credentialed professional.