FIRMS code

S542 B.A. Forwarding Co. Inc.

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 active codes at the same address below for a replacement.

Facility details

FIRMS code: S542
Name: B.A. Forwarding Co. Inc.
Address: 1001 Carriers Dr
Laredo, TX 78045-9471
Status: Deleted (D)
Facility type: Foreign trade zone (02)
CBP port: Laredo, TX (2304)
CBP region: 6
Last changed: 2026-10-23
Data as of: 2026-10-23

Pre-filing validation

Validate S542 before you file

Validation fails S542: 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":"S542","port":"2304","use":"ftz_admission"}'

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Other codes at this address

Many facilities hold several FIRMS codes, for example one per facility type or operator.

Code	Name	Type	Status
S0P0	BA Forwarding, Co.	Foreign trade zone	Active
SAH9	B.A. Forwarding Co., Inc.	Inspection facility	Active
T707	Specialized Customs Service, Inc.	Inspection facility	Deleted
V223	B.A. FORWARDING CO.,INC.	Bonded warehouse	Deleted

Nearby facilities in the same port

Code	Name	Type	Distance
SAS8	Laredo CHB.	Inspection facility	158 m
T545	Specialized Customs Services, Inc.	Inspection facility	158 m
S1J5	WISDOM DIGITAL LOGISTICS, LLC	Inspection facility	162 m
S1M8	ANSA I. T. S. INC.	Inspection facility	162 m
S1E9	CAMEL SERVICES INC.	Inspection facility	179 m

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.