Prima Customs Brokerage, Inc.

Prima Customs Brokerage, Inc. operates as a federally licensed US customs broker out of Austin, Texas, under CBP filer code NGY. Austin may not be a port city in the traditional sense, but its location in central Texas places it squarely in the orbit of one of the busiest land border corridors in the world. Importers moving goods across the Texas-Mexico border — through Laredo, Eagle Pass, or Del Rio — frequently rely on Austin-based brokers for customs entry preparation, HTS code classification, and regulatory compliance work that does not need to happen at the port itself.

For commercial importers, working with a licensed broker means having a qualified representative who can prepare and file customs entries accurately, determine the correct HTS code classification for your goods, and ensure you meet all US import requirements before your shipment arrives. Misclassification is one of the most common and costly compliance errors in trade — getting it right from the start protects against CBP audits, penalty exposure, and cargo delays.

Prima Customs Brokerage can assist clients with both formal and informal entry customs filings depending on shipment value and commodity type. For ocean shipments, Importer Security Filing (ISF) must be submitted at least 72 hours before vessel departure — a filing that Prima can manage on behalf of importers. Clients who import frequently benefit from a continuous customs bond, which covers unlimited entries over a 12-month period and eliminates the need to purchase a single entry bond customs filing for each shipment.

Beyond clearance, customs compliance is an ongoing obligation for US importers. CBP's audit programs scrutinize entry accuracy, valuation, and classification across a range of partner government agencies — including FDA, USDA, EPA, and others depending on the commodity. Prima's familiarity with these requirements positions them to support importers who need to get it right not just once, but consistently across recurring shipments.

Importers with established import programs may also want to explore duty drawback programs, which allow recovery of duties paid on goods that are subsequently exported or destroyed. Manufacturing drawback and other drawback types have specific documentation requirements and filing windows — working with a knowledgeable broker from the start can preserve your eligibility.

For importers searching for a customs broker near Austin or across central and south Texas, Prima Customs Brokerage, Inc. offers licensed, direct representation backed by a CBP-issued broker license. Contact them at 512-666-0277 to discuss your import needs.