NorthEastern Import/Export Brokers, Inc.

NorthEastern Import/Export Brokers, Inc. is a licensed U.S. customs brokerage firm headquartered in Little Neck, New York, a neighborhood in the northeastern corner of Queens. Operating under CBP filer code NLJ, the firm is authorized to transact customs business on behalf of importers before U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Its location in the New York metro area places it within reach of some of the busiest freight gateways in the country, including the Port of Newark/New York and John F. Kennedy International Airport — critical hubs for ocean and air cargo entering the eastern United States.

For businesses importing consumer goods, textiles and apparel, electronics, or general merchandise through East Coast ports, NorthEastern Import/Export Brokers provides the regulatory knowledge needed to navigate US import requirements efficiently. The firm handles customs entry preparation in the CBP ACE portal, ensuring shipments are classified correctly using the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and that duties are calculated accurately. Proper HTS code classification — whether for clothing, machinery, or other commodities — is foundational to avoiding delays, penalties, and costly reclassification issues down the line.

Customs compliance is an ongoing obligation for importers, not a one-time task. NorthEastern Import/Export Brokers assists clients in understanding customs bond requirements, including the difference between single-entry and continuous customs bonds, and helps ensure that all partner government agency (PGA) requirements are met for regulated commodities. For ocean freight shipments, the firm supports Importer Security Filing (ISF) submissions, which must be filed at least 24 hours before cargo is loaded at the foreign port.

Importers dealing with overpaid duties may also benefit from exploring duty drawback programs. A duty drawback claim allows qualifying importers to recover a portion of duties paid on goods that are subsequently exported or destroyed — a meaningful cost recovery opportunity for businesses operating in global supply chains. The firm's familiarity with CBP entry types and tariff regulations, including Section 321 de minimis provisions for lower-value shipments, gives clients a working framework for structuring imports cost-effectively.

Whether you are establishing a new import program, managing recurring shipments, or working through a compliance audit, NorthEastern Import/Export Brokers, Inc. offers the licensed expertise to help your business meet its customs obligations at the New York gateway and beyond. Reach out directly to discuss your specific import lane and requirements.