MICHAEL R SPANO & CO., INC.

Michael R. Spano & Co., Inc. has built a long-standing reputation as a trusted customs broker and freight forwarder operating out of Franklin Square, New York — a strategically positioned suburb of Long Island with direct access to the Port of New York and New Jersey, John F. Kennedy International Airport, and Newark Liberty International Airport. This location gives the firm practical reach across some of the busiest cargo gateways on the East Coast, making it a practical choice for importers who regularly bring goods through the New York region.

The firm's core services cover the full scope of customs brokerage: preparing and submitting customs entries through the CBP ACE portal, ensuring accurate HTS code classification in accordance with the USITC tariff database, filing Importer Security Filing (ISF) documents to meet ISF filing requirements for ocean shipments, and arranging continuous customs bonds or single-entry bonds based on the importer's volume and risk profile. Clients who are unfamiliar with customs bond requirements or the nuances of the CBP ACE portal login process benefit from the firm's hands-on approach to onboarding and compliance guidance.

Beyond entry filing, Michael R. Spano & Co. provides import consulting services that help clients evaluate their supply chain structures, review tariff classifications, and assess exposure under programs such as the duty drawback program. Importers pursuing a duty drawback claim on goods that are subsequently exported can work with the firm to identify eligible entries and compile the documentation needed for CBP submission. The firm also advises clients on section 321 de minimis thresholds for lower-value e-commerce shipments, an increasingly relevant area as direct-to-consumer importing has grown.

Freight forwarding is a natural complement to the firm's brokerage work. Spano & Co. coordinates air, ocean, and land transportation, acting as a single point of contact for importers who want both the logistics and compliance sides of an international shipment managed together. This integrated approach reduces miscommunication between carriers and the entry-filing process, which is a common source of delays at customs.

For importers concerned about customs compliance audits or seeking to tighten internal classification procedures, the firm's import consulting practice offers a resource for reviewing HTS code assignments, assessing whether goods qualify for preferential duty treatment, and ensuring documentation holds up under CBP scrutiny. Whether a client is moving consumer goods, apparel requiring HTS codes for clothing, machinery, or electronics through New York's cargo hubs, Michael R. Spano & Co. brings the regulatory knowledge and operational experience to support the transaction from origin through final delivery.