WILLSON INTERNATIONAL INC.

Willson International Inc. is a licensed US customs broker headquartered in Tonawanda, New York, assigned CBP filer code F57. Tonawanda sits just north of Buffalo and directly adjacent to some of the busiest US-Canada land border crossings in the country, including the Peace Bridge at Buffalo-Fort Erie and the Lewiston-Queenston Bridge. This geographic position makes the firm a natural choice for importers regularly moving commercial freight between Canada and the United States.

For first-time importers, navigating CBP requirements can be daunting. Understanding the hts code meaning for your goods, completing CBP form 3461 instructions correctly, and ensuring your commercial entry clears CBP without delay all require attention to detail and regulatory knowledge. Willson International's proximity to major border infrastructure means they work with these processes routinely.

The firm is equipped to handle continuous customs bond procurement, which is essential for importers who bring goods into the US on a regular basis. A continuous bond covers multiple entries throughout the year and simplifies the clearance process compared to single-entry bonds. For importers moving manufactured goods, raw materials, steel and metals, machinery, or consumer products across the northern border, having a bonded broker with local knowledge is a significant operational advantage.

Willson International can also assist clients with importer security filing (ISF), the mandatory pre-arrival electronic filing required for ocean shipments entering the United States. While a significant portion of US-Canada trade moves overland, importers sourcing overseas goods that ultimately transit through Canadian ports or enter via Great Lakes marine routes will need ISF compliance support as well.

For companies that have been paying import duties and subsequently exporting or destroying those goods, duty drawback programs under 19 USC 1313 may offer a meaningful refund opportunity. Filing a duty drawback claim requires careful documentation and an understanding of CBP's drawback procedures. Willson International's experience with commercial entry customs CBP processes positions them to guide eligible importers through this recovery mechanism.

The Tonawanda and greater Buffalo area supports a diverse industrial base including automotive parts, steel and metals, machinery and equipment, and consumer goods — all categories that move heavily across the US-Canada border. Importers in these sectors benefit from working with a broker who understands the local port environment, CBP field office relationships, and the nuances of cross-border commercial trade in this corridor. Willson International Inc. represents a licensed, locally-grounded resource for that community.