Shimon Lieberman

Shimon Lieberman holds an active CBP customs broker license (filer code N6Y) and operates out of Brooklyn, New York — one of the country's most strategically located cities for international trade. Brooklyn sits at the heart of the greater New York import corridor, providing proximity to 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, which handle massive volumes of air freight daily.

For importers navigating U.S. Customs and Border Protection requirements, having a licensed broker with a local presence in New York can make a meaningful difference. Entry preparation, HTS code classification using the 10-digit tariff code system, and timely ISF 10+2 filing (Importer Security Filing) are foundational services that keep shipments moving without costly delays. Proper ISF filing must be submitted at least 24 hours before a vessel departs a foreign port, and errors or late filings can result in liquidated damages — something an experienced broker helps importers avoid.

Brooklyn and the broader New York metro area have historically been home to large communities of importers in textiles and apparel, consumer goods, electronics, and food products. A customs broker based in this market understands the commodity mix and the regulatory expectations that come with it, from FDA entry requirements on food and cosmetic shipments to FCC compliance on electronics.

Lieberman's practice can assist importers with customs entry preparation, continuous customs bond arrangements, and single entry bond requirements depending on import volume and frequency. For importers new to the U.S. market or those restructuring their supply chain, understanding importer of record requirements — including liability for duties, taxes, and regulatory compliance — is essential before the first shipment arrives.

Additional services may include duty drawback program consultation for eligible importers, including unused merchandise drawback and manufacturing drawback customs claims, which allow businesses to recover duties paid on goods that are subsequently exported. The type 86 entry process for Section 321 de minimis shipments is another area of growing relevance for e-commerce-adjacent importers moving lower-value goods.

Importers searching for a customs broker near me in the New York City area, particularly those working with East Coast port entries or air freight through JFK, are encouraged to contact Shimon Lieberman directly at 718-855-8181 to discuss their specific import needs.