Nakachi Eckhardt and Jacobson, P.C. is a San Francisco-based law firm focused exclusively on U.S. customs and international trade law. As a San Francisco customs attorney, our team represents importers, manufacturers, and logistics companies operating through Northern California ports and airports. Whether you need a San Francisco customs lawyer for compliance guidance, penalty defense, or seizure recovery, our attorneys at 50 California Street in the heart of San Francisco's financial district deliver experienced, responsive counsel.

Customs and Import Compliance in San Francisco

Our San Francisco office is minutes from the San Francisco Customhouse at 555 Battery Street and the Port of San Francisco waterfront. The San Francisco Customhouse serves as the CBP service port for Northern California and is home to CBP's Center of Excellence and Expertise (CEE) for Textiles and Apparel. The San Francisco Field Office oversees all CBP ports of entry in Northern California, including the Port of Oakland, San Francisco International Airport (SFO), Oakland International Airport (OAK), San Jose International Airport (SJC), and the Port of Reno. We advise San Francisco and Bay Area importers on tariff classification, customs valuation, country of origin, and compliance with Section 301 and Section 232 duty programs to avoid penalties and delays at these Northern California ports.

CBP Audits, Penalties, and Seizures in San Francisco

San Francisco and Bay Area importers face CBP enforcement actions ranging from routine audits to formal penalty proceedings, prior disclosure reviews, and seizures of merchandise at Northern California ports and airports. As a San Francisco customs attorney, we defend importers facing CBP penalties, seizures, and investigations arising from entries made through the Port of Oakland, SFO, OAK, and other Northern California ports of entry. Our proximity to the San Francisco Customhouse allows us to respond quickly to enforcement actions and maintain close working relationships with local CBP officials.

Responding to CBP Notices and Audits

When CBP issues a CF-28 Request for Information, CF-29 Notice of Action, or initiates an audit, timely and accurate responses are critical. Our attorneys regularly assist Bay Area importers in responding to CBP forms and audit requests directed through the San Francisco field office. For example, an electronics importer in the Bay Area receiving a CF-28 questioning country of origin needs counsel who understands both the legal framework and the operational realities at the Port of Oakland and SFO. We provide that combination of legal expertise and local knowledge.

Customs Seizure and Forfeiture Defense in San Francisco

When goods are seized by CBP at a Northern California port, the stakes are immediate and deadlines are strict. Our firm handles petitions for relief, supplemental petitions, offers in compromise, and negotiations with CBP following seizures at the Port of Oakland, SFO, and OAK. As a San Francisco customs seizure attorney, we work to recover seized merchandise and minimize financial exposure, guiding importers through every stage of the forfeiture process from our offices steps from the San Francisco Customhouse.

Industries We Represent in San Francisco and the Bay Area

The San Francisco Bay Area is a major hub for technology hardware, consumer electronics, and innovation-driven imports. Our practice reflects this regional focus. We represent Bay Area tech companies, consumer goods importers, and manufacturers in customs classification, valuation, and enforcement matters. We also serve apparel, footwear, and textile importers working through the Port of Oakland and CBP's Textiles and Apparel CEE based at the San Francisco Customhouse.

Why Work With a San Francisco-Based Customs Firm

Nakachi Eckhardt and Jacobson focuses exclusively on U.S. customs and international trade law. Our San Francisco office at 50 California Street places us minutes from the San Francisco Customhouse, the Port of San Francisco, and the federal courts. Our attorneys bring decades of combined experience in CBP matters, with particular depth in Asia-Pacific trade that reflects San Francisco's role as the West Coast gateway for trans-Pacific commerce. We combine the responsiveness of a focused practice with the legal sophistication that complex customs matters require.

Schedule a Consultation With a San Francisco Customs Attorney

If you are a San Francisco or Bay Area importer facing a customs compliance issue, CBP audit, penalty, or seizure at a Northern California port of entry, schedule a consultation with a San Francisco customs attorney at Nakachi Eckhardt and Jacobson. We respond quickly and understand the urgency that CBP deadlines demand. Contact our San Francisco office at (415) 498-0070 to discuss your matter.