FIRMS code

T242 American Air Freight

Deleted Rail or air terminal

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: T242
Name: American Air Freight
Address: 5513 Thomas Ave
Laredo, TX 78041-3882
Status: Deleted (D)
Facility type: Rail or air terminal (10)
CBP port: Laredo, TX (2304)
CBP region: 6
Last changed: 2026-10-23
Data as of: 2026-10-23

Pre-filing validation

Validate T242 before you file

Validation fails T242: 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":"T242","port":"2304","use":"location_of_goods"}'

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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
S890	Jett Racing & Sales Inc.	Foreign trade zone	Deleted
T243	American Air Freight Co	Foreign trade zone	Deleted

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.