Thomas Ferramosca Associates, LLC

Thomas Ferramosca Associates, LLC has been a fixture in the New York customs brokerage community since its founding in 2005. Located at 87 Fillmore Avenue in Staten Island, the firm is well-positioned to serve importers utilizing the Port of New York and New Jersey — one of the busiest cargo gateways on the East Coast. Operating under CBP filer code ESN, the brokerage handles customs entry preparation and filing for commercial shipments arriving by ocean, air, and truck.

For first-time importers navigating CBP requirements, Thomas Ferramosca Associates provides the kind of direct, experienced guidance that larger freight-forwarding conglomerates rarely offer. From helping clients understand HTS code classification and tariff code assignment to advising on import bond requirements such as continuous customs bonds, the firm covers the foundational compliance work that keeps cargo moving and avoids costly delays.

Importer Security Filing — commonly known as ISF or ISF 10+2 filing — is a mandatory pre-shipment requirement for ocean cargo, and timely, accurate ISF submission is a core service offered here. The firm also assists clients with commercial entry preparation under standard CBP procedures, ensuring that documentation, valuation, and classification are handled correctly from the outset.

Stationed near the major East Coast import corridors, Thomas Ferramosca Associates is equipped to serve importers bringing in a broad range of consumer goods, machinery and equipment, and general merchandise. New York-area importers searching for a customs broker nearby who can provide reliable, knowledgeable service backed by decades of trade experience will find this firm worth contacting.

Founder Tom Ferramosca brings a background that includes U.S. Marine Corps service from 1964 to 1968, followed by a long career in customs brokerage. That professional history translates into a disciplined, detail-oriented approach to trade compliance — an important quality given the increasing complexity of CBP enforcement, Section 301 tariffs, and evolving regulations around de minimis and Type 86 entries. The firm can be reached directly at 718-494-3885, and their website is accessible at tfasolutions.com.