TAE HOON JOESPH KOO

Tae Hoon Joseph Koo is an individually licensed U.S. customs broker holding CBP filer code AXJ, operating out of Hawthorne, New Jersey. Hawthorne sits in Bergen County, just miles from the Port of New York and New Jersey — the largest port on the East Coast and a primary gateway for containerized imports arriving from Asia, Europe, and beyond. This positioning makes Joseph Koo a practical resource for importers seeking a customs broker near them in the northern New Jersey and greater New York metropolitan area.

As a licensed individual broker, Joseph Koo provides direct, hands-on customs clearance services without the layers of a large corporate brokerage. For first-time importers navigating CBP requirements for the first time, working with an individual licensee can mean clearer communication and more direct accountability. Whether an importer needs a single entry cleared or ongoing support for recurring shipments, having a licensed broker who knows the New York/New Jersey port environment is a significant advantage.

Core services typically provided by a licensed broker in this region include customs entry preparation, importer security filing (ISF 10+2 filing) required at least 24 hours before vessel loading, continuous customs bond procurement, and HTS code classification to ensure accurate duty assessment. Importers unfamiliar with tariff code requirements — including understanding HTS code meaning and using a tariff code finder — can benefit from working with a licensed professional to reduce the risk of delays or penalties.

For importers managing higher volumes or specialty commodity types, Joseph Koo may also assist with duty drawback program eligibility analysis, including unused merchandise drawback claims, helping importers recover duties paid on goods that are subsequently exported. Understanding import bond requirements, including when a continuous customs bond is appropriate versus a single-entry bond, is another area where a licensed broker adds real value.

Additionally, given the growth in e-commerce imports, brokers in the New York/New Jersey corridor increasingly field questions about Section 321 de minimis entries and Type 86 entry customs procedures — mechanisms that allow qualifying low-value shipments to enter duty-free. Importers looking to optimize their import programs in compliance with current CBP regulations are encouraged to contact Joseph Koo directly at 201-280-2631 or via email at JosephKoo67@gmail.com to discuss their specific needs.