Ying Delgadillo

Ying Delgadillo holds an active CBP customs broker license (filer code D9V) and operates out of Diamond Bar, California — a city in Los Angeles County positioned strategically between the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. These twin ports collectively rank among the largest container ports in the United States, processing billions of dollars in imported goods annually, with particularly high volumes of electronics, consumer goods, textiles and apparel, and industrial machinery arriving from China, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, and other Pacific Rim trading partners. Importers bringing goods through Southern California's port complex benefit from working with a locally licensed broker who understands the rhythms and requirements of this high-volume trade lane.

For importers new to the process, understanding the fundamentals — from HTS code classification for electronics and other products, to completing CBP Form 3461 for entry release, to securing a continuous customs bond — can be overwhelming. Ying Delgadillo provides the licensed guidance needed to move through these requirements accurately. A continuous customs bond is typically required for importers who bring in goods valued over $2,500 or subject to federal agencies' regulations, and having proper bond coverage in place before cargo arrives prevents costly delays at the port.

Importer Security Filing (ISF), sometimes called the 10+2 rule, must be submitted at least 24 hours before cargo is loaded at the foreign port. Failure to file ISF on time can result in CBP penalties and cargo holds. Working with a licensed broker like Ying Delgadillo ensures your ISF submissions are accurate and timely, protecting your supply chain from unnecessary disruptions.

Beyond entry processing, importers should be aware of opportunities like the duty drawback program under 19 USC 1313, which allows eligible businesses to recover duties paid on imported goods that are subsequently exported or destroyed. Many importers leave significant refunds unclaimed simply because they are unaware of the program or find the filing process complex. A knowledgeable broker can assess your import and export activity to determine whether a duty drawback refund claim is worth pursuing.

Additionally, for low-value shipments, the Section 321 de minimis provision allows goods valued at $800 or less to enter the United States duty-free, a provision increasingly important for e-commerce and direct-to-consumer import models. Understanding how to structure shipments to take advantage of this threshold — or how it interacts with commercial entry requirements — is an area where licensed broker guidance adds real value.

Ying Delgadillo can be contacted at 909-500-2686 or bella@jl-customservice.com to discuss your import requirements, whether you are preparing your first commercial shipment or managing an ongoing import program through Southern California.