FIRMS code

K478 S H Bell Company

Deleted Foreign trade zone

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: K478
Name: S H Bell Company
Address: 12800 S Butler Dr
Chicago, IL 60633-2309
Status: Deleted (D)
Facility type: Foreign trade zone (02)
CBP port: Chicago, IL (3901)
CBP region: 3
Last changed: 2026-10-23
Data as of: 2026-10-23

Pre-filing validation

Validate K478 before you file

Validation fails K478: 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":"K478","port":"3901","use":"ftz_admission"}'

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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.