FIRMS code

T243 American Air Freight Co

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: T243
Name: American Air Freight Co
Address: 5513 Thomas Ave
Laredo, TX 78041-3882
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 T243 before you file

Validation fails T243: 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":"T243","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
S890	Jett Racing & Sales Inc.	Foreign trade zone	Deleted
T242	American Air Freight	Rail or air terminal	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.