Nicole Bradshaw

Nicole Bradshaw is a CBP-licensed customs broker operating out of New York, NY, one of the most active import corridors on the East Coast. Holding filer code N2M, Nicole provides customs brokerage services to importers bringing goods through New York-area ports of entry — including the Port of New York and New Jersey, JFK International Airport, and Newark Liberty International Airport — which collectively handle billions of dollars in cargo annually.

For importers unfamiliar with us import requirements, the process of clearing goods through CBP can involve multiple regulatory touchpoints. Nicole assists clients with customs entry preparation, ensuring that shipments are classified accurately using HTS code classification guidelines and that duties, fees, and applicable tariffs are calculated correctly before goods arrive. Proper HTS code classification — whether for clothing, electronics, or machinery — is foundational to avoiding delays, penalties, and costly reclassifications.

Importers shipping by ocean freight must also contend with Importer Security Filing (ISF) obligations, which require advance submission of shipment data to CBP. Timely ISF filing is a critical step in avoiding liquidated damages. Nicole can assist clients in meeting these filing deadlines through the CBP ACE portal, which serves as the primary system for U.S. trade data submission.

Customs bond requirements are another area where importers frequently need guidance. Whether a client needs a single-entry bond or a continuous customs bond to cover multiple shipments throughout the year, understanding which bond type fits a business's import volume is essential to maintaining compliance. Nicole can walk importers through their options based on shipment frequency and commodity type.

New York-based importers also benefit from proximity to a wide range of partner government agencies with customs oversight roles — including the FDA, USDA, EPA, and Fish & Wildlife — which may have jurisdiction over specific commodity categories. Coordinating release from these agencies in addition to CBP is part of the full customs clearance picture.

For businesses exploring cost-recovery opportunities, Nicole can provide information on duty drawback programs and duty drawback claims, which allow qualifying importers or exporters to recover previously paid duties under specific circumstances. Additionally, importers moving low-value shipments may benefit from understanding the Section 321 de minimis threshold and how it applies to their supply chain.

Whether you are a first-time importer or an established business seeking a licensed customs broker in the New York area, Nicole Bradshaw offers direct, professional brokerage services backed by a federal CBP license. Contact Nicole at (646) 957-1563 or NNNBROKER12@GMAIL.COM to discuss your import needs.