ROBERT L VISCONTI

Robert L Visconti holds an active CBP customs broker license and operates out of Floral Park, New York, under filer code 519. Floral Park sits in Nassau County, directly adjacent to the Queens border and within a short distance of John F. Kennedy International Airport — one of the highest-volume air cargo ports of entry in the United States. This location gives Visconti direct access to the CBP port of New York/Newark, making him well-suited to assist importers who regularly move goods through the JFK cargo terminals or the Port of New York.

For importers seeking a customs broker near me in the New York metro area, Visconti offers the kind of hands-on, individualized attention that larger freight forwarders often lack. Working with a licensed broker at this level means importers can get clear guidance on formal vs informal entry customs requirements, understand the difference between a single entry bond and a continuous customs bond, and ensure their shipments meet importer of record requirements before cargo arrives.

A core part of customs brokerage at any U.S. port involves accurate HTS code classification. Brokers must correctly identify the 10-digit HTS code applicable to each commodity to determine the correct duty rate and flag any applicable partner government agency (PGA) requirements — whether that involves the FDA, USDA, or other federal bodies. Visconti's New York location places him in a market where diverse commodity types flow through regularly, from consumer goods and electronics to textiles and perishables.

ISF 10+2 filing is another critical service for ocean freight importers. The Importer Security Filing must be submitted to CBP at least 24 hours before cargo is loaded at the foreign port, and errors or late filings can result in CBP holds and liquidated damages. Having a licensed broker manage ISF filing reduces that compliance risk significantly.

Importers moving lower-value shipments may also benefit from understanding Section 321 de minimis rules, which allow duty-free entry for shipments valued at $800 or under. For those with eligible import programs, duty drawback opportunities — including unused merchandise drawback and manufacturing drawback — may offer meaningful cost recovery. Robert L Visconti's CBP license authorizes him to assist clients across these entry types and compliance areas within his practice.