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ACB CHB LLC Customhouse Broker
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Licensed U.S. Customhouse Broker • Direct ACE ABI Filer

Precision Customs Clearance.
Zero Border Friction.

Direct ACE ABI electronic filing across all 300+ U.S. ports of entry. We shield your commercial ocean and air imports from 19 CFR regulatory delays, FDA holds, and $5,000 late ISF penalties.

Client Payment Portal
300+ U.S. Ports Serviced
72H Strict ISF Cutoff Guard
99.8% First-Pass ACE Release
19 CFR Fiduciary Compliance
Customs Quick Action
CBP Remote Filing

Direct ACE EDI transmission • Real-time PGA notification

Select your estimated departure date above to compute mandatory 72-hour filing deadline.
Open Online ISF Worksheet

CBP imposes $5,000 liquidated damages for late ISF submission

ACH Direct Debit (0% fee) • Visa • Mastercard • Wire Transfer

Licensed Customhouse Brokerage
U.S. Customs & Border Protection individual & corporate broker licenses.
CBP ACE ABI Electronic Filer
Direct EDI interface for instant electronic entry 3461/7501 delivery release.
Remote Location Filing (RLF)
Nationwide permit enabling electronic customs release across all 50 states.
19 CFR § 111 Fiduciary Guard
Strict compliance with U.S. Code of Federal Regulations and duty escrow.
About ACB CHB LLC

Engineered for Importers Who Cannot Afford Port Delays

Headquartered at 840 Oak Creek Drive in Lombard, Illinois, ACB CHB LLC is an independent, licensed U.S. Customhouse Brokerage built to provide what multi-billion-dollar freight conglomerates cannot: immediate accessibility, meticulous classification precision, and proactive customs advocacy.

Why Independent Customhouse Brokerage Matters

In mega-brokerages, entries are batched in offshore processing centers where junior clerks misclassify HTSUS codes, trigger Partner Government Agency (FDA/USDA) audits, or fail to transmit the Importer Security Filing (ISF) within the mandatory 72-hour window. At ACB, every single entry is managed by licensed trade compliance specialists who review commercial invoices, verify preferential origin, and ensure your cargo is cleared before the vessel docks.

Zero Clerical Penalties
Comprehensive pre-transmission audit prevents CBP liquidated damages under 19 U.S.C. 1592.
24/7 Port Release Desk
Air freight and expedited ocean shipments cleared around the clock through Automated Broker Interface.
ACB bonded logistics center
Operational Hub
Lombard, Illinois
Strategic midwest epicenter serving Chicago O'Hare (Port 3901), inland intermodal ramps, and all U.S. coastal ports.
Core Brokerage Competencies

Comprehensive U.S. Customs Brokerage Services

From containerized ocean freight to urgent air cargo and cross-border trucking, ACB executes every facet of U.S. import clearance with uncompromising accuracy.

Commercial Customs Entry 7501 CBP FORM 7501 / 3461

Commercial Customs Entry Clearance

Formal and informal electronic customs clearance through the ACE portal. We coordinate Immediate Delivery releases (Form 3461) and Entry Summary liquidations (Form 7501) with zero administrative delay.

  • ACE ABI Direct Electronic Filing
  • Duty, MPF & HMF Assessment & Pass-Through
  • Immediate Delivery (3461) & Summary (7501)
File Entry Now
ISF 10+2 Ocean Import Filing 19 CFR § 149

ISF 10+2 Ocean Import Filings

Mandatory Importer Security Filing strictly enforced 72 hours prior to vessel loading at foreign ports. ACB manages all 10 importer elements and 2 carrier elements, guaranteeing total penalty avoidance.

  • Strict 72-Hour Pre-Lading Transmissions
  • AMS House & Master Bill of Lading Matching
  • Zero-Penalty $5,000 Liquidated Damages Shield
Submit ISF Worksheet
Air Cargo Expedited Customs Clearance EXPEDITED AIR CARGO

Air Freight Expedited Customs Clearance

High-velocity customs processing for air shipments arriving at Chicago O'Hare (ORD), JFK, LAX, Miami (MIA), and all major international gateways. Pre-arrival wheel-up clearance releases cargo upon tarmac arrival.

  • Pre-Arrival "Wheels-Up" Electronic Lodgment
  • Same-Day Airline Cargo Handover Releases
  • Perishable, High-Value & Pharma Protocols
Request Air Quote
Partner Government Agency PGA Compliance FDA • USDA • EPA • FCC

Partner Government Agencies (PGA) Compliance

Over 40 U.S. government agencies regulate imported goods alongside CBP. ACB prepares and submits specialized electronic PGA message sets to prevent non-compliance seizures and customs redelivery notices.

  • FDA Prior Notice & Device/Drug Registrations
  • USDA / APHIS Core & Lacey Act Declarations
  • EPA TSCA Statements & DOT Vehicle Certifications
Consult PGA Specialist
HTSUS Tariff Classification 10-DIGIT HTSUS AUDIT

HTSUS Tariff Classification & Duty Mitigation

Forensic analysis of product bills of materials, engineering drawings, and GRI legal notes. We optimize duty liabilities through Chapter 98 provisions, Free Trade Agreements, and Section 301/232 exclusions.

  • General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) Audits
  • Section 301 China Tariff Exclusion Strategies
  • Binding Ruling Requests (19 CFR Part 177)
Request Tariff Audit
U.S. Customs Bonds CBP FORM 301

U.S. Customs Bonds (Continuous & Single Entry)

Authorized surety bonding through top-rated Department of the Treasury circular 570 underwriters. We underwrite and lodge continuous import bonds ($50,000+ Activity Code 1) and Single Transaction Bonds instantly.

  • Activity Code 1 Continuous Import Bonds
  • Single Transaction Bonds (STB) & ISF Bonds
  • Immediate Electronic CBP Surety Association
Secure Customs Bond
Broker Compliance Tools

Operational Customs Calculators & Directories

Professional-grade trade tools designed to evaluate your filing deadlines, estimate statutory Merchandise Processing Fees, and locate port codes.

Vessel Departure Parameters

U.S. Customs and Border Protection strictly requires the ISF 10+2 to be received and accepted in ACE at least 72 hours prior to vessel loading at the foreign port. Failure results in a $5,000 liquidated damages claim per shipment.

Select Departure Date
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Provide your vessel ETD on the left to view exact statutory filing window.
Complete Official Worksheet

Commercial Shipment Value

The CBP Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) is an ad valorem fee of 0.3464% on formal entries, subject to a statutory minimum of $31.67 and maximum of $614.35.

Statutory Assessment Breakdown

Entered Commercial Value: $45,000.00
Estimated Customs Duty: $1,575.00
Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF): $155.88
Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF 0.125%): $56.25
Estimated Total Government D&T: $1,787.13

*Excludes any applicable Section 301/232 punitive tariffs or anti-dumping/countervailing duties (AD/CVD). ACB verifies exact tariff classification on commercial invoice review.

Nationwide Remote Location Filing (RLF) Coverage

As a licensed national broker with RLF authorization, ACB electronically clears entries at any of the 300+ ports of entry in the United States. Search below by Port Code or City.

Port Code Port of Entry Name State / Region Primary Modes CBP Service Level Electronic RLF
3901 Chicago (O'Hare Airport & Inland Rail Hub) Illinois Air, Rail, Ocean Inland Area Port / 24/7 Release Active Filer
2704 Los Angeles / Long Beach Seaport California Ocean Marine Terminal Major Gateway / High Volume Active Filer
2720 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) California Air Cargo 24/7 Wheels-Up Release Active Filer
1001 New York / Newark Marine Terminal New Jersey / NY Ocean Marine Terminal Major East Coast Port Active Filer
4701 John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) New York Air Cargo Expedited Commercial Air Active Filer
1703 Savannah Marine Terminal Georgia Ocean Container Hub Fast-Growing Southeast Gateway Active Filer
5301 Houston Seaport / Intercontinental Texas Ocean, Air, Petrochemical Gulf Coast Primary Port Active Filer
3001 Seattle / Tacoma Seaport Washington Ocean & Rail Corridor Pacific Northwest Gateway Active Filer
5201 Miami International Airport & Seaport Florida Air, Ocean, Perishables Latin America Trade Hub Active Filer
2304 Laredo Commercial Border Crossing Texas / Mexico Cross-Border Truck & Rail #1 U.S. Land Port of Entry Active Filer
Transparent Methodology

How We Clear Your Commercial Cargo in 4 Steps

Precision workflows designed to secure electronic release before your vessel docks or aircraft touches down.

01

Pre-Alert & Document Audit

We inspect your Commercial Invoice, Packing List, and Bill of Lading to verify Incoterms, HTSUS tariff classifications, and valuation declarations.

02

72-Hour ISF Transmission

For ocean freight, we lodge your 10+2 Importer Security Filing with CBP at least 72 hours prior to foreign lading, protecting you from $5,000 fines.

03

CBP & PGA Electronic Entry

We transmit Form 3461/7501 to CBP via ACE ABI. Any Partner Government Agency requirements (FDA, EPA, USDA) are transmitted simultaneously.

04

Delivery Release & Liquidation

Cargo receives instant "Customs Released" 1C status. Carrier freight holds are lifted for trucker pickup, followed by final duty liquidation.

Client Customs Duty & Invoicing Portal

Need to settle customs duties, entry fees, or bond premiums? Use our encrypted client portal to look up your invoice, review CBP duty assessments, and disburse via zero-surcharge ACH or credit card.

Zero-Fee ACH Bank Transfer Direct CBP Statement Escrow Instant Downloadable Receipts
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Accepted: ACH • Visa • Mastercard • AMEX • Fedwire