WILLIAM R. NETZLEY

William R. Netzley holds an individual CBP customs broker license with filer code BCC, operating out of Cincinnati, Ohio. Cincinnati occupies a distinctive position in U.S. import logistics. The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) serves as a global hub for DHL Express and a major facility for Amazon Air, making the region one of the busiest air cargo markets in the country. Importers receiving commercial shipments through CVG or via ground transport into the greater Cincinnati area benefit from working with a locally licensed broker who understands the nuances of this trade lane.

As a licensed customs broker, William R. Netzley is authorized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to act as an agent for importers in all matters related to customs entry and clearance. Core responsibilities include preparing and submitting CBP Form 3461 for entry and CBP Form 7501 for entry summary, classifying goods under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), and ensuring accurate duty and fee calculations. For importers unfamiliar with the HTS code meaning or how classifications affect duty rates, a licensed broker provides essential guidance before goods arrive at the port.

For ocean shipments, Importer Security Filing (ISF) — commonly known as the 10+2 filing — must be submitted at least 24 hours before a vessel departs a foreign port. Netzley can assist importers in meeting this CBP requirement to avoid penalties and cargo holds. Maintaining a continuous customs bond is another critical compliance element for importers who bring in goods regularly, ensuring that duties, taxes, and fees owed to CBP are guaranteed.

Importers who manufacture goods in the United States using imported components, or who export imported merchandise, may qualify for refunds under the duty drawback program governed by 19 USC 1313. Duty drawback refunds can represent significant recoverable costs, and working with a broker familiar with how to file duty drawback claims correctly is important for maximizing those returns.

Cincinnati-area importers across a range of industries — from consumer goods and electronics to machinery and industrial equipment — rely on licensed customs brokers to handle the administrative complexity of CBP compliance. For businesses that have received notice of a focused assessment or are considering a prior disclosure to CBP to correct past entry errors, broker guidance is particularly valuable.

Section 321 de minimis provisions, which allow low-value shipments under $800 to enter the U.S. duty-free, are increasingly relevant for e-commerce importers and smaller shippers active in the Cincinnati market. Understanding which shipments qualify and how to structure imports accordingly is an area where broker knowledge directly impacts costs.

For importers searching for a customs broker near Cincinnati with an active CBP license, William R. Netzley's filer code BCC confirms standing authorization to transact customs business on behalf of clients.