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PAI8 XYZ Sample

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
PAI8
Name
XYZ Sample
Address
123 Main
New Orleans, LA 70123
Status
Deleted (D)
Facility type
Container freight station (01)
CBP port
New Orleans, LA (2002)
CBP region
5
Last changed
2026-10-23
Data as of
2026-10-23

Pre-filing validation

Validate PAI8 before you file

Validation fails PAI8: 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":"PAI8","port":"2002","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.