PORT BROKERS INC

Port Brokers Inc. (PBI) has been a fixture in the U.S. customs brokerage industry since 1967, making it one of the longer-tenured licensed brokers operating out of the New York metro area. Situated in Jamaica, NY — steps from John F. Kennedy International Airport, one of the busiest air cargo gateways in the country — PBI is strategically positioned to handle high-volume air freight imports across virtually every commodity category.

As a member of The Port Group, a family-owned organization now in its third generation of licensed U.S. customs brokers, PBI brings institutional knowledge and relationship depth that newer firms cannot replicate. The group was founded by Eugene F. Hayes, and the family legacy has translated into a deep working relationship with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). PBI has been selected to participate in multiple CBP pilot programs over the years, a distinction that reflects the agency's trust in the firm's compliance standards.

On the technology side, PBI offers fully automated electronic filing with seamless interface to CBP's legacy and modern systems — ACS, ABI, AMS, and the current ACE platform. The firm is ACE certified and approved for Remote Location Filing (RLF), meaning it can file entries on behalf of importers regardless of port of arrival. For importers managing us import requirements across multiple ports, this is a significant operational advantage.

PBI is also C-TPAT certified and ISF 10+2 compliant, covering importer security filing obligations that apply to all ocean freight shipments. Importers concerned with customs bond requirements — including continuous customs bond coverage — will find PBI equipped to advise on the right bond structure for their import volume and entry types, whether formal vs informal entry customs thresholds apply, or whether section 321 de minimis treatment is available.

One standout capability is PBI's pick-and-pack fulfillment operation, purpose-built for wearing apparel. The fully automated facility allows fashion and textile importers to store inventory in a bonded environment and direct outbound shipments on demand. For brands navigating hts code for clothing classifications or seeking support with partner government agencies customs requirements such as CBP's textile enforcement programs, PBI offers hands-on expertise that generalist brokers may lack.

PBI also extends services into export operations through affiliated entity Port Air Cargo Intl. Corp. (PAC), formed in 1975, rounding out a full-service trade compliance offering for companies on both sides of international shipments. Importers looking for a customs broker near JFK with decades of verified compliance history and specialty depth in apparel and air freight will find Port Brokers Inc. a well-qualified partner.