ONYX INTERNATIONAL INC

Onyx International, Inc. has been a fixture in the New York customs brokerage community since 1999, when founder and President Michael Girsch established the firm in Lynbrook, Long Island — just minutes from John F. Kennedy International Airport. With more than 29 years of personal experience navigating U.S. Customs and Border Protection requirements, Mike and his team have built a reputation for responsive, detail-oriented service that importers in the New York area trust.

Positioned directly adjacent to one of the country's busiest international air cargo hubs, Onyx International is well-equipped to handle the full range of us import requirements for air freight shipments entering through JFK. Whether you're importing consumer goods, textiles and apparel, electronics, or other commercial merchandise, Onyx manages the entire customs clearance process — from importer security filing (ISF) preparation to formal entry submission, HTS code classification, and coordination with partner government agencies beyond CBP such as the FDA, USDA, and Fish & Wildlife.

As a CBP-certified ACE Customs Broker and approved Remote Location Filer (RLF), Onyx International can file customs entries for shipments arriving at ports across the country, not just JFK. This flexibility is a practical advantage for importers whose supply chains span multiple U.S. ports of entry. The firm handles both formal and informal entry customs filings, and can advise clients on continuous customs bond requirements, customs bond requirements for single-entry shipments, and CBP entry types explained in plain terms.

Onyx helps importers understand the nuances of HTS code classification — including how to properly apply an HTS code for clothing and other product categories — and can assist with schedule B versus HTS code distinctions relevant to both import and export reporting. For clients seeking to verify duty rates or product classifications, the team is well-versed in working with the USITC tariff database and applying classification rules accurately to minimize risk.

The firm also supports importers looking to evaluate eligibility for the section 321 de minimis threshold and can provide guidance on customs compliance audit readiness. With direct phone and email access to a principal with nearly three decades of CBP experience, importers searching for a customs broker near JFK Airport will find Onyx International offers a level of accessibility and expertise that larger freight conglomerates rarely match.