RICHARD GEORGE FLEISCHER JR

Richard George Fleischer Jr holds an active CBP customs broker license with filer code G51 and is based in Los Angeles, California — one of the most significant import hubs in the world. The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach collectively handle more container volume than any other port complex in the United States, making the surrounding area home to a high concentration of licensed customs brokers serving industries ranging from consumer electronics and apparel to machinery and consumer goods.

For importers sourcing products from Asia — including China, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, and Taiwan — Los Angeles-area brokers like Fleischer are strategically positioned to facilitate customs clearance at the ports of entry where the majority of that cargo arrives. Working with a locally licensed broker means having someone with direct familiarity with local CBP field offices, cargo release procedures, and common compliance requirements applicable to Pacific Rim trade lanes.

Key services typically provided by an independent licensed customs broker in this market include customs entry preparation across CBP entry types (formal and informal entries), Importer Security Filing (ISF 10+2) submission for ocean shipments, HTS code classification using the 10-digit schedule, and coordination with partner government agencies such as the FDA, USDA, and Consumer Product Safety Commission when shipments require multi-agency review.

Importers who are newer to U.S. trade compliance will benefit from understanding the distinction between a single entry bond and a continuous customs bond — the latter being the more cost-effective option for companies that import regularly. Fleischer can assist clients in evaluating the right bond structure based on import frequency and cargo value. Similarly, understanding importer of record requirements is essential for any foreign seller shipping to U.S. buyers, particularly under DDP Incoterms arrangements.

Additional areas where an experienced Los Angeles customs broker can provide guidance include duty drawback programs — including manufacturing drawback and unused merchandise drawback — which allow qualifying importers to recover duties paid on goods that are subsequently exported or destroyed. For lower-value shipments, knowledge of Section 321 de minimis rules can also reduce entry burden.

Importers searching for a customs broker near Los Angeles, or specifically for assistance clearing cargo at the Port of Los Angeles or Long Beach marine terminals, can contact Richard George Fleischer Jr directly at 310-671-6402.