About Reliable Customs Brokerage, Inc.
Reliable Customs Brokerage, Inc. is a licensed U.S. customs broker based in Brooklyn, New York, operating under filer code DBH. Located in one of the country's most active import corridors — with direct proximity to the Port of New York and New Jersey, JFK International Airport, and major freight hubs — the firm is positioned to assist importers moving goods through the Northeast. Contact can be reached directly at edmond@chbintl.com or by phone at (929) 287-5638. Whether you're a first-time importer needing guidance on importer of record requirements or an established business managing recurring ocean or air freight lanes, Reliable Customs Brokerage, Inc. offers the CBP-licensed expertise to navigate U.S. entry requirements, HTS code classification, and customs bond procurement.
Reliable Customs Brokerage, Inc. holds an active CBP customs broker license and operates out of Brooklyn, New York — a strategic location for importers shipping through the Port of New York and New Jersey, one of the busiest container ports on the East Coast, as well as JFK and Newark Liberty airports. The firm's filer code DBH identifies it within CBP's Automated Commercial Environment (ACE), the system through which all formal U.S. import entries are submitted.
For importers searching for a customs broker near me in the New York metropolitan area, Reliable Customs Brokerage, Inc. represents a locally grounded option with direct knowledge of regional port operations, CBP field office procedures, and the partner government agencies — including FDA, USDA, CPSC, and EPA — that routinely have a role in clearing commercial shipments at East Coast ports of entry.
The broker is equipped to assist with the full scope of U.S. customs entry requirements. This includes HTS code classification using the 10-digit schedule, formal vs. informal entry customs determinations, single entry bond and continuous customs bond procurement, and importer security filing (ISF) submission for ocean freight shipments. Importers shipping lower-value goods may also benefit from guidance on section 321 de minimis eligibility and how CBP entry types apply to their specific freight profile.
New importers often arrive with questions about the difference between a Schedule B vs. HTS code, what importer of record requirements apply to their situation, or how to handle a shipment held at customs. Reliable Customs Brokerage, Inc. provides the licensed representation needed to address these issues directly with CBP on behalf of the importer.
For businesses with established import programs, the firm can support recurring entry filing across ocean and air modes, as well as evaluate whether a duty drawback program — including unused merchandise drawback or manufacturing drawback — could recover previously paid duties. Brooklyn's position within the broader New York–New Jersey freight ecosystem makes Reliable Customs Brokerage, Inc. a practical resource for importers sourcing from Europe, Asia, Latin America, and beyond, all of whom funnel significant cargo volume through this gateway.
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What ports and airports does Reliable Customs Brokerage, Inc. primarily serve?
Based in Brooklyn, NY, the firm is well-positioned to handle entries through the Port of New York and New Jersey (including the Elizabeth Marine Terminal), JFK International Airport, and Newark Liberty Airport — the primary freight gateways for East Coast importers.
Can Reliable Customs Brokerage, Inc. help if my shipment is held at customs?
Yes. As a CBP-licensed broker with filer code DBH, the firm can act as your licensed representative to communicate with CBP, correct entry or documentation issues, and work toward releasing a detained or held shipment.
Does Reliable Customs Brokerage, Inc. assist with HTS code classification?
Yes. Proper 10-digit HTS code classification is a core customs brokerage function. Correct classification determines applicable duty rates, quota applicability, and whether partner government agency review is required for your goods.
How do I contact Reliable Customs Brokerage, Inc. to discuss my import needs?
You can reach the broker directly by phone at (929) 287-5638 or by email at edmond@chbintl.com to discuss entry filing, bonds, IOR requirements, or any other customs clearance needs.