TRANSWORLD CHB, INC.

Transworld CHB, Inc. operates as a licensed U.S. customs broker from its office in Alhambra, California, a city situated in the San Gabriel Valley just east of Los Angeles. With filer code AWJ issued by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the firm is authorized to transact customs business on behalf of importers across the country. Its Southern California location places it in one of the most strategically significant import corridors in the world, with direct proximity to the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach — together handling roughly 40% of all containerized imports entering the United States.

The firm specializes in brokering and freight forwarding for global ocean and air cargo, making it a practical choice for importers sourcing products from Asia, including China, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia. Common import categories flowing through the LA/Long Beach gateway include electronics, consumer goods, textiles and apparel, machinery, and furniture — all categories where accurate HTS code classification and timely customs entry preparation are critical to avoiding delays and unexpected duty costs.

Transworld CHB assists importers with the full range of CBP compliance requirements. This includes Importer Security Filing — commonly known as ISF 10+2 — which must be submitted at least 24 hours before a vessel departs a foreign port for the United States. Failure to file a compliant ISF can result in CBP penalties and cargo holds, making professional ISF filing support an important service for any ocean importer.

The firm also handles commercial entry preparation for formal and informal entries, including Type 86 entries used under the Section 321 de minimis exemption for low-value shipments. For importers managing continuous customs bond requirements, Transworld CHB can help navigate bond sufficiency and import bond requirements with CBP.

For businesses that have overpaid duties in prior years, duty drawback programs represent a significant recovery opportunity. Experienced customs brokers can identify eligible shipments, prepare claims, and file on behalf of importers — a service that can return substantial funds to qualifying businesses.

First-time importers unfamiliar with the customs clearance process will find Transworld CHB's experience in the Southern California import market valuable. From tariff classification and HTS code determination to cargo release and delivery coordination, the firm covers the operational steps needed to bring goods through CBP successfully. Importers searching for a licensed customs broker near the Los Angeles area should consider reaching out to Transworld CHB, Inc. directly at (626) 281-3638.