PATRICK MITSUO KIYAMA

Patrick Mitsuo Kiyama holds an active CBP customs broker license and operates out of Long Beach, California — home to one of the largest and most strategically important port complexes in the United States. The Port of Long Beach and neighboring Port of Los Angeles together handle the majority of U.S. containerized imports from Asia, making Long Beach brokers particularly well-positioned to serve importers bringing in goods from China, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, Taiwan, and other Pacific Rim trading partners.

For importers navigating US import requirements, working with a locally licensed broker like Kiyama provides direct familiarity with CBP procedures at this specific port complex. Key services relevant to importers at Long Beach include customs entry preparation, HTS code classification, and ensuring cargo clears efficiently under the correct CBP entry types — whether formal or informal entry depending on shipment value thresholds.

Any importer shipping commercial cargo into the U.S. must also contend with customs bond requirements. A continuous customs bond is typically required for importers with frequent or high-value shipments, and a licensed broker can help determine the appropriate bond type and ensure compliance before cargo arrives. Additionally, ocean freight shipments require an Importer Security Filing (ISF) — commonly called the 10+2 filing — submitted to CBP at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port. Failing to file ISF correctly can result in holds and penalties.

Long Beach-area brokers routinely handle commodity categories that dominate trans-Pacific trade lanes, including electronics, consumer goods, textiles and apparel, machinery and equipment, and automotive parts. Proper HTS code classification is critical not only for calculating duty rates but also for identifying potential Section 301 tariff exposure on Chinese-origin goods and eligibility for programs like Section 321 de minimis for low-value shipments.

Importers managing complex supply chains may also benefit from understanding partner government agency (PGA) requirements — such as FDA, CPSC, or EPA filings — which apply to many product categories entering through Long Beach. A knowledgeable broker helps ensure all required documentation and agency filings are submitted correctly to avoid costly delays.

To reach Patrick Mitsuo Kiyama directly, call 562-366-5404. Importers searching for a customs broker near the Port of Long Beach will find Kiyama's CBP license (filer code MZ8) reflected in the official CBP permitted brokers listing.