TRANS AMERICAN Customs Brokers

TRANS AMERICAN Customs Brokers holds a CBP brokerage license (filer code 390) and operates from Buffalo, New York, one of the most strategically significant ports of entry in the northeastern United States. Situated directly on the US-Canada border — home to the Peace Bridge and Rainbow Bridge crossings — Buffalo handles an enormous volume of bilateral trade across virtually every major commodity sector. Importers moving automotive parts, steel and metals, consumer goods, machinery, and food and beverage products through the Buffalo port regularly rely on licensed customs brokers to manage classification, entry, and compliance.

For importers searching for a customs broker near me in the Western New York or Southern Ontario trade corridor, TRANS AMERICAN Customs Brokers offers professional customs entry preparation, HTS code classification, and guidance on import bond requirements. Understanding the correct HTS code for your goods — whether electronics, industrial machinery, or textiles — is foundational to paying the right duties and avoiding costly delays at the border. TRANS AMERICAN can assist with this classification process and help importers understand the full duty liability picture before goods arrive.

The firm is equipped to support importers with Importer Security Filing (ISF), which is mandatory for ocean shipments arriving in the US at least 24 hours before loading. For eligible low-value shipments, TRANS AMERICAN can advise on Section 321 de minimis entries and Type 86 entry customs filings, which allow qualifying goods valued at $800 or less to enter duty-free. These entry types have become increasingly important for e-commerce importers and smaller shippers.

For businesses with a history of US exports, the duty drawback program presents a meaningful opportunity to recover duties previously paid on imported goods that are subsequently exported. TRANS AMERICAN can provide guidance on how to file duty drawback claims and structure a duty drawback program that aligns with your supply chain activity. Likewise, importers who have discovered past customs errors may benefit from understanding prior disclosure to CBP, a voluntary process that can significantly reduce penalty exposure.

First-time importers will find TRANS AMERICAN Customs Brokers a knowledgeable resource for understanding the commercial entry customs CBP process from start to finish — including continuous customs bond requirements, commercial invoice standards, and CBP exam procedures common at the Buffalo port. Contact TRANS AMERICAN Customs Brokers at (716) 570-6717 or shoffman@tacustomslogistics.com to discuss your import needs.