About PACIFIC CENTURY CUSTOMS SVC INC
Pacific Century Customs Svc Inc is a CBP-licensed customs broker headquartered in Torrance, California, operating under filer code GL5. Located in the South Bay area of Los Angeles County, the firm is well-positioned to serve importers moving goods through the Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach — two of the busiest container ports in the United States. Torrance-based brokers in this corridor frequently handle high-volume ocean freight shipments originating from Asia, including electronics, consumer goods, textiles, and machinery. Pacific Century Customs Svc Inc assists importers with customs entry preparation, HTS code classification, and meeting US import requirements across a range of commodities and entry types.
Pacific Century Customs Svc Inc holds an active CBP customs broker license under filer code GL5, operating out of Torrance, California — a strategic location in the Los Angeles South Bay corridor. Torrance sits within close proximity to the Port of Los Angeles (San Pedro) and the Port of Long Beach, collectively the nation's largest port complex and the primary gateway for trans-Pacific trade. This geographic position makes Pacific Century Customs Svc Inc a practical choice for importers sourcing products from China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia.
Importers navigating the LA/Long Beach port complex face a complex regulatory environment, and a locally based licensed customs broker can be a critical asset. Pacific Century Customs Svc Inc provides customs entry preparation services covering both formal and informal entry customs filings, depending on shipment value and commodity type. For ocean freight shipments, CBP mandates Importer Security Filing (ISF) submission at least 24 hours prior to vessel loading — a requirement Pacific Century handles on behalf of its clients to avoid costly delays and penalties.
Proper HTS code classification is foundational to accurate duty calculation and customs compliance. Brokers in the LA/Long Beach corridor routinely classify electronics, consumer goods, textiles and apparel, machinery and equipment, and other high-import-volume categories. Misclassification can trigger customs compliance audits or CBP scrutiny, making the expertise of a licensed broker essential. Pacific Century Customs Svc Inc supports clients in identifying the correct tariff classifications using the USITC tariff database and applying applicable trade programs.
Understanding customs bond requirements is another area where importers benefit from professional guidance. A continuous customs bond is typically required for importers with annual duty liability exceeding $10,000 or those importing regulated commodities — Pacific Century can advise on the appropriate bond structure for a given import program. The firm also assists clients in understanding partner government agency (PGA) requirements, such as FDA, USDA, and EPA filings, that apply to specific commodity types cleared through Los Angeles-area ports.
For importers establishing new supply chains or managing recurring ocean freight lanes from Asia, Pacific Century Customs Svc Inc offers the local knowledge and CBP licensure to support compliant, cost-effective clearance operations at one of the world's busiest trade gateways.
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What ports does Pacific Century Customs Svc Inc primarily serve?
Based in Torrance, CA, Pacific Century Customs Svc Inc is positioned to serve importers clearing shipments through the Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach — the largest port complex in the United States and the primary entry point for trans-Pacific ocean freight.
What is the filer code for Pacific Century Customs Svc Inc?
Pacific Century Customs Svc Inc operates under CBP filer code GL5, which is used to identify the broker on entry filings submitted to US Customs and Border Protection.
Does Pacific Century Customs Svc Inc handle ISF filing for ocean shipments?
Licensed customs brokers in the LA/Long Beach corridor routinely file Importer Security Filing (ISF) on behalf of importers. ISF must be submitted at least 24 hours before cargo is loaded at the foreign port to avoid CBP penalties.
What types of imports does a Torrance-area customs broker typically handle?
Brokers operating near the Port of Los Angeles and Long Beach commonly handle electronics, consumer goods, textiles and apparel, machinery, and equipment — reflecting the dominant categories of trans-Pacific trade flowing through Southern California.