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Port of entry: Georgia

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Atlanta is CBP port 1704 in the Atlanta Field Office. It covers air cargo at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and cargo that arrives in-bond from a seaport. Allied CHB files entries at port 1704 in ACE under filer code 9AJ.

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Port facts

What does CBP port 1704 cover?

CBP lists the port as Atlanta, Georgia, port 1704. The port office is at 157 Tradeport Drive, near the airport. Atlanta is an inland port: cargo arrives by air, or by truck or rail after it lands at a seaport.
CBP port code
1704
Atlanta, Georgia
Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Air cargo and express shipments
Other cargo
In-bond arrivals
Ocean cargo that lands at a seaport and moves to Atlanta under bond for entry here
CBP port office
157 Tradeport Drive, Atlanta, GA 30354
Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
CBP field office
Atlanta
Also 1703 Savannah, 1701 Brunswick, 1601 Charleston, 1501 Wilmington and other ports in the Carolinas
General order
From day 15
After landing (19 CFR 122.50), or after arrival at Atlanta for in-bond cargo (19 CFR 4.37(b))
FDA
Division of Southeast Imports
Atlanta District Office, College Park, GA
USDA APHIS PPQ
Plant inspection station
Atlanta, Georgia
USFWS designated port
Yes
Atlanta, Georgia (50 CFR 14.12)

Which agencies check cargo at port 1704?

CBP releases the cargo at port 1704, also for a container that landed at another port. FDA, USDA and USFWS must release the goods that they regulate.
Agencies at the Port of Atlanta (port 1704)
AgencyOffice for AtlantaWhat it means for your cargo
CBPPort 1704, Atlanta Field OfficeThe port page lists a cargo operations team with a group mailbox, a separate agriculture cargo processing team, DHL operations, and Fines and Penalties.
FDADivision of Southeast Imports, Atlanta District Office (College Park, GA)Food, drugs, medical devices and cosmetics. FDA lists only port 1704 under this office. Savannah and Brunswick go to a different FDA office.
USDA APHIS PPQPlant inspection station, AtlantaMost plants, cuttings and seeds for planting need a phytosanitary certificate and a USDA import permit, and clear at a plant inspection station.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceDesignated port: Atlanta, GeorgiaWildlife and wildlife products can enter here. The importer files Form 3-177 with the Service (50 CFR 14.61).
CDCCDC-registered animal care facility at ATLA foreign-vaccinated dog from a high-risk country for dog rabies can arrive at Atlanta with a reservation at this facility.

For an FDA entry under initial review, FDA asks that questions go to the FDA ImportShield Program. Questions about an exam, a sample, a detention or a refusal go to the import operations of the Division of Southeast Imports.

What arrives at port 1704, and which rules matter most?

Atlanta gets cargo in two ways: by aircraft, and by truck or rail from a seaport under bond. The rules and deadlines differ for each way.

  • Air cargo

    The airport lists freighter and passenger airlines that carry cargo, for example Delta Cargo, Lufthansa, Korean Air Cargo, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines. The entry can be filed before the aircraft lands (19 CFR 142.2(b)). See air freight customs.

  • Express and e-commerce shipments

    DHL, FedEx and UPS are on the airport's cargo airline list. The de minimis exemption is suspended for all countries (EO 14324), so each parcel needs an entry and pays duty. A seller who ships in bulk to a U.S. warehouse can use one entry for the shipment. See e-commerce imports.

  • Ocean containers entered in Atlanta

    A container can land at a seaport, for example Savannah (1703) or Charleston (1601), and move to Atlanta in-bond. It must arrive within 30 days (19 CFR 18.1(i)). The entry is then due within 15 calendar days after arrival in Atlanta (19 CFR 142.2(a)). See in-bond moves.

  • ISF for inland cargo

    An in-bond move to Atlanta does not remove the ISF. Ocean cargo needs the ISF no later than 24 hours before loading at the foreign port (19 CFR 149.2). See ISF filing.

  • Food and other FDA goods

    FDA prior notice is due before arrival at the port of arrival. For food by air, that is 4 hours before landing in Atlanta. For food by ocean, that is 8 hours before arrival at the seaport of unloading, not at Atlanta (21 CFR 1.276 and 1.279).

  • Plants and wildlife

    Plants for planting clear at the APHIS plant inspection station in Atlanta. Atlanta is also a designated port for wildlife, so wildlife products can enter here with Form 3-177.

What goes wrong at port 1704, and what should I do?

  • Where should the container clear?

    Decide before the vessel sails. If the entry is made at the seaport, CBP releases the container there and any exam happens there. If it moves in-bond, the entry and any exam happen in Atlanta. Tell the carrier and your filer the same plan.

  • The in-bond move is late or not closed

    The carrier must report arrival in Atlanta within two business days (19 CFR 18.1(j)). An in-bond that is not closed on time can bring a claim for liquidated damages against the bond. Ask the carrier for the arrival date and check that the in-bond is closed.

  • CBP orders an exam

    The cargo moves to a centralized examination station (CES), a private facility where CBP officers examine goods (19 CFR 118.1). The importer pays to prepare the goods for exam (19 CFR 151.6) and the CES fees (19 CFR 118.4). Have the invoice, packing list and product details ready.

  • An agriculture hold

    CBP agriculture specialists at port 1704 have their own team and mailbox for cargo. A missing phytosanitary certificate or permit stops the release. Send the certificate and permit data before arrival, not after the hold.

  • An express parcel is held

    CBP can hold a parcel for a formal entry, a document or an agency review. Answer the carrier's notice quickly because storage charges start. See held courier parcels.

How does Allied CHB file an entry at port 1704?

Allied CHB files entries remotely in ACE under filer code 9AJ at every U.S. port of entry. For Atlanta, the cargo stays at the airline warehouse, the express facility or the bonded facility. We file the entry, answer CBP and the other agencies, and tell you when the cargo is released.

For ocean cargo, we can file the ISF and the Atlanta entry together, so one filer follows the container from loading to release. For the first entry, sign the power of attorney online.

  • Air waybill, or bill of lading and in-bond number

  • Commercial invoice and packing list

  • ISF data for ocean cargo

    Send it before the container is loaded at the foreign port.

  • Importer of record number and a customs bond

    A formal entry needs a bond. See customs bonds.

  • Agency data

    For FDA, USDA or USFWS goods: manufacturer, FDA registration numbers, permits and certificates.

  • A signed power of attorney

    One time, before the first entry.

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Tell us about the shipment. We reply with a quote and the list of documents that we need.

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Questions

Questions about customs in Atlanta

What is the CBP port code for Atlanta?

1704. CBP lists Atlanta, Georgia as port 1704 in the Atlanta Field Office. The same field office also has the seaports of Savannah (1703), Brunswick (1701) and Charleston (1601).

Can my ocean container clear customs in Atlanta instead of Savannah?

Yes. The container moves from the seaport to Atlanta in-bond, and the entry is made at port 1704 within 15 calendar days after arrival. The in-bond move must end within 30 days. The ISF is still due 24 hours before loading at the foreign port.

When is FDA prior notice due for food that moves in-bond to Atlanta?

Before arrival at the seaport where the vessel unloads the food: no less than 8 hours before for food by water. FDA counts the port of unloading as the port of arrival, not Atlanta (21 CFR 1.276).

Can wildlife products enter at Atlanta?

Yes. Atlanta, Georgia is a designated port for wildlife (50 CFR 14.12). The importer files Form 3-177 with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Species listed under CITES also need CITES documents.

Can I fly a dog into the United States through Atlanta?

Yes, if the dog meets the CDC rules. CDC lists a registered animal care facility at Atlanta. A foreign-vaccinated dog from a high-risk country for dog rabies needs a reservation there. See our pet import page.

Do I need a customs broker with an office in Atlanta?

No. A licensed broker with a national permit can do customs business at every U.S. port (19 CFR 111.19). Allied CHB is in Rahway, New Jersey and files Atlanta entries in ACE. The cargo, any exam and the pickup stay in Atlanta.

Cargo for Atlanta?

Send the air waybill or the bill of lading and the invoice. We file the ISF, the in-bond entry data and the Atlanta entry in ACE.

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Last reviewed September 28, 2026. This page explains customs rules in general terms. It is not legal advice. Duty rates and CBP procedures change often, and we confirm the figures for your shipment in writing before you commit.

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