YOUNG IL CHOI

Young Il Choi holds an active CBP customs broker license with filer code 9LX, operating out of Inglewood, California — a city situated at the heart of one of the most active import regions in the United States. Inglewood sits just miles from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and within easy reach of the Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach, which together handle more containerized cargo than any other port complex in North America. This geographic position makes brokers in this area particularly valuable to importers bringing goods through Southern California, whether arriving by air freight or ocean vessel.

The LA/Long Beach port complex is a primary entry point for goods manufactured in Asia, including electronics, consumer goods, textiles and apparel, machinery, and automotive parts. Importers working with a broker based in Inglewood benefit from proximity to CBP port offices, freight forwarders, warehouses, and trucking networks that support efficient cargo release and delivery throughout the region.

As a licensed customs broker, Young Il Choi can assist commercial importers with the full range of CBP entry requirements. This includes preparation and submission of CBP Form 3461 for entry and immediate delivery, as well as formal consumption entries under 19 USC provisions. For importers new to the process, a licensed broker can walk through the first time importer guide requirements — from obtaining an importer of record number to securing a continuous customs bond that covers ongoing import activity.

Importer Security Filing (ISF), commonly known as the 10+2 filing, is a mandatory pre-shipment requirement for ocean cargo and must be submitted at least 24 hours before loading at a foreign port. Proper ISF filing helps avoid CBP penalties and cargo holds upon arrival at US ports. Accurate HTS code classification — including for categories such as electronics — is equally critical, as it determines the applicable duty rate and whether any Section 301 tariffs, antidumping duties, or other trade remedies apply.

For established importers, duty drawback programs under 19 USC 1313 offer the opportunity to recover duties paid on goods that are subsequently exported or destroyed. Understanding how to file duty drawback correctly, and maintaining the documentation required to support a duty drawback refund claim, requires careful compliance management.

Importers in Inglewood, Los Angeles, or anywhere in Southern California who are searching for a customs broker near me to handle commercial entry, CBP compliance, or import documentation should contact Young Il Choi at 310-645-2611 to discuss their specific trade needs.