W. M. Stone Logistics LLC

W. M. Stone Logistics LLC is a federally licensed U.S. customs broker headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia, operating under CBP filer code 8YE. The firm is positioned to serve importers utilizing the Port of Virginia — one of the largest and fastest-growing container ports on the East Coast — as well as nearby facilities that handle a broad mix of containerized cargo, breakbulk, and ro-ro shipments.

For importers searching for a customs broker near the Hampton Roads region, W. M. Stone Logistics offers the core services that commercial importers require to move goods efficiently through U.S. Customs and Border Protection. This includes customs entry preparation using CBP Form 3461 for immediate delivery and formal entry processing, as well as importer security filing (ISF), which must be submitted at least 24 hours before cargo is loaded at the foreign port. Errors or late filings can result in CBP penalties, making accurate ISF filing a critical step for any ocean importer.

The firm can assist clients with HTS code classification — a foundational requirement for calculating duties, determining admissibility, and complying with trade regulations. Understanding the correct HTS code meaning for your products, whether electronics, machinery, consumer goods, or other merchandise, directly affects your landed cost and compliance exposure.

W. M. Stone Logistics also supports importers interested in continuous customs bond procurement, which is required for companies that import on a recurring basis and want to avoid the per-shipment cost of single-entry bonds. For businesses that have overpaid duties in prior years, the firm can provide guidance on duty drawback programs — a mechanism that allows qualifying importers to recover up to 99% of duties paid on goods that are subsequently exported or destroyed.

Additionally, the brokerage can advise on Section 321 de minimis entries and Type 86 entry customs filings — increasingly relevant for e-commerce importers and businesses receiving lower-value shipments that may qualify for duty-free treatment. First-time importers are encouraged to reach out directly to Bryan Bellamy to discuss entry processes, bond requirements, and how to prepare documentation for a compliant commercial entry.

Norfolk's deep-water port infrastructure and rail connectivity make it a gateway for a wide variety of import categories, and W. M. Stone Logistics is well-situated to support importers across industries accessing the mid-Atlantic and Southeast U.S. markets.