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U981 NOCS WEST GULF, INC.

Deleted Inspection facility

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
U981
Name
NOCS WEST GULF, INC.
Address
9223 HIGHWAY 225
LA PORTE, TX 77571-9761
Status
Deleted (D)
Facility type
Inspection facility (05)
CBP port
Houston, TX (5301)
CBP region
6
Last changed
2026-10-23
Data as of
2026-10-23

Pre-filing validation

Validate U981 before you file

Validation fails U981: 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":"U981","port":"5301","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.