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HBC9 Nippon Express USA, Inc.

Deleted Container freight station

This code is deleted in CBP's FIRMS list. Don't use it on new filings. FIRMSapi keeps deleted codes so lookups of old paperwork still resolve; check the port listing for a replacement.

Facility details

FIRMS code
HBC9
Name
Nippon Express USA, Inc.
Address
515 E TOUHY AVE
DES PLAINES, IL 60018-2609
Status
Deleted (D)
Facility type
Container freight station (01)
CBP port
Chicago, IL (3901)
CBP region
3
Last changed
2026-10-23
Data as of
2026-10-23

Pre-filing validation

Validate HBC9 before you file

Validation fails HBC9: it's deleted, the reject ACE returns as 159. Search the port for an active replacement. 

curl https://api.firmsapi.com/v1/validate \
  -H "x-api-key: $FIRMSAPI_KEY" -H "content-type: application/json" \
  -d '{"code":"HBC9","port":"3901","use":"location_of_goods"}'
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Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection FIRMS code list, data as of 2026-10-23. FIRMSapi is not affiliated with CBP; confirm bond status and filing details in ACE.