SERVICE EXPRESS CUSTOMS CORPORATION

Service Express Customs Corporation has been a licensed customs broker in South San Francisco, California since its official incorporation on June 3, 1987. With more than three decades in the trade compliance industry, the firm operates under CBP filer code G05 and serves commercial importers moving freight through the Bay Area's extensive port infrastructure — most notably San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and the Port of Oakland, one of the busiest container ports on the West Coast.

South San Francisco's proximity to SFO makes it a natural base for brokers handling time-sensitive air freight shipments, particularly electronics, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and consumer goods arriving from Asia-Pacific origin countries. Importers shipping from China, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, and Southeast Asia frequently route cargo through SFO, making a locally licensed, experienced broker like Service Express a practical choice for clearance support.

The firm assists clients with the full spectrum of customs entry requirements. This includes both formal and informal entry customs filings depending on the shipment value and commodity type, preparation of HTS code classifications using the correct 10-digit HTS code for accurate duty assessment, and Importer Security Filing (ISF 10+2) submissions required for all ocean freight shipments prior to departure. Ensuring ISF filings are accurate and timely is critical to avoiding CBP penalties, and experienced brokers handle this as a standard part of ocean freight clearance.

For importers without a U.S. legal entity, understanding importer of record requirements is essential before the first shipment clears customs. Service Express can help clients navigate these obligations, including determining whether a single entry bond or a continuous customs bond is appropriate for their import volume and frequency. Continuous bonds are generally cost-effective for companies importing regularly throughout the year, while single-entry bonds may suit one-time or occasional importers.

The firm's long history in the Bay Area trade community means it has worked through shifting trade regulations, tariff changes under Section 301, and evolving de minimis rules under Section 321. Importers with eligible shipments may benefit from understanding how section 321 de minimis thresholds apply to their goods. Additionally, eligible importers — particularly manufacturers or those re-exporting goods — may qualify for a duty drawback program, allowing recovery of duties paid on imported merchandise that is subsequently exported or destroyed. Service Express's tenure in the industry positions it to provide guidance on manufacturing drawback and unused merchandise drawback opportunities.

For importers searching for a customs broker near San Francisco or the greater Bay Area, Service Express Customs Corporation represents a licensed, established option with direct proximity to the region's primary cargo gateways. Inquiries can be directed to the firm at 650-872-0633.