TRANS PACIFIC LOGISTICS, LLC

Trans Pacific Logistics, LLC operates at the epicenter of U.S. international trade — Long Beach, California — where the adjacent Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach collectively process roughly 40% of all U.S. containerized imports. For any importer navigating the complexities of trans-Pacific supply chains, having a licensed customs broker with direct port access is a meaningful operational advantage.

As a CBP-licensed broker with filer code ND7, Trans Pacific Logistics is authorized to file commercial entries and related documentation on behalf of importers with U.S. Customs and Border Protection. For first-time importers, this means having a qualified intermediary who can handle the customs clearance process from entry preparation to cargo release — including classifying goods using the correct HTS code, calculating applicable duties, and ensuring all entry documentation meets CBP requirements.

The firm's Long Beach location places it squarely in the middle of the Asia-Pacific import corridor. Importers bringing in electronics, consumer goods, machinery and equipment, textiles, and apparel from countries like China, South Korea, Japan, Vietnam, and Taiwan frequently route their shipments through this port complex. Trans Pacific Logistics is positioned to support these trade lanes with knowledge of the tariff classifications and documentation requirements that apply to high-volume Pacific Rim commodity categories — including navigating HTS code classifications for electronics and understanding how Section 301 tariffs affect goods of Chinese origin.

Beyond standard commercial entry preparation, importers working through the Port of Long Beach also need to manage Importer Security Filing (ISF) submissions, continuous customs bonds, and — where applicable — type 86 entry filings for Section 321 de minimis shipments. Brokers operating in this market must stay current with evolving CBP policies, including changes to the de minimis threshold and type 86 entry procedures that have become increasingly relevant for e-commerce and direct-to-consumer import models.

For importers with established import programs, the firm may also be a resource for evaluating duty drawback opportunities. Companies that import goods subsequently exported or destroyed may be eligible to recover a significant portion of duties paid — and working with a knowledgeable customs broker is an important step in establishing a compliant duty drawback program.

Importers searching for a customs broker near the Port of Long Beach or Los Angeles who handle trans-Pacific freight should contact Trans Pacific Logistics, LLC directly at hao.tu@tplusa.com to discuss their specific commodity types, shipment volumes, and compliance needs.