What is the CBP port code for DFW Airport?

The CBP port code for DFW Airport is 5506. This code identifies the port in all CBP documentation, including ACE entry summaries and ES-003 exports. It falls under the Dallas/Fort Worth Customs District.

What are the top imports through the Port of DFW Airport?

The Port of DFW Airport in Fort Worth, TX primarily handles Electronics, Aircraft parts, Telecom, Medical devices. Annual import volume is approximately $42B.

How do I find a customs broker near DFW Airport?

Licensed customs brokers operate at every major U.S. port, including DFW Airport. You can search CBP's licensed broker directory or partner with Tariffi, which connects you with licensed broker partners who can file CAPE declarations for entries through any port.

How long does CAPE refund processing take for DFW Airport entries?

CAPE Phase 1 refund processing timelines are determined by CBP's national processing queue, not the port of entry. Most importers see refunds within 60-90 days of a successful filing, regardless of whether entries came through DFW Airport or any other port.

Port of DFW Airport

DFW Airport in Fort Worth, Texas is a major U.S. port. It processes approximately $42B in annual imports, with significant volumes subject to IEEPA and Section 301 tariffs.

Port Overview

CBP Port Code

5506

Location

Fort Worth, TX

District

Dallas/Fort Worth

Annual Imports

$42B

Top Imports Through This Port

The following product categories represent the highest-volume imports processed through the Port of DFW Airport:

Electronics

Subject to IEEPA/Section 301 tariffs

Aircraft parts

Subject to IEEPA/Section 301 tariffs

Telecom

Subject to IEEPA/Section 301 tariffs

Medical devices

Subject to IEEPA/Section 301 tariffs

For detailed HTS classifications, see the HTS Code reference. For industry-specific guides, see Tariff Recovery by Industry.

Tariff Refund Filing for DFW Airport Entries

Entries processed through the Port of DFW Airport (code 5506) that paid IEEPA or Section 301 tariffs are eligible for CAPE Phase 1 refund recovery. The CBP port code appears on your entry summary (CF-7501) and in your ACE ES-003 export — Tariffi uses this to identify and group your qualifying entries.

The CAPE filing process is the same regardless of port of entry:

Export your ES-003 from ACE (includes entries through DFW Airport and all other ports)
Upload to Tariffi for automated eligibility analysis
Tariffi prepares the CAPE declaration data for qualifying entries
Your licensed customs broker partner reviews and files via ACE

Tariffi is a data-preparation platform — your broker is always the Filer of Record under 19 U.S.C. section 1641. No advance fees are charged (16 CFR section 310.4(a)(2)).

Customs Brokers Near DFW Airport

Licensed customs brokers operate at the Port of DFW Airport and throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth Customs District. Under 19 CFR Part 111, only a licensed customs broker can file entries and CAPE declarations with CBP on behalf of an importer.

You can find licensed brokers through:

CBP's licensed customs broker directory at cbp.gov
The National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA)
Tariffi's broker partnership program — we connect importers with licensed broker partners for CAPE filings

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CBP port code for DFW Airport?: The CBP port code for DFW Airport is 5506. This code identifies the port in all CBP documentation, including ACE entry summaries and ES-003 exports. It falls under the Dallas/Fort Worth Customs District.
What are the top imports through the Port of DFW Airport?: The Port of DFW Airport in Fort Worth, TX primarily handles Electronics, Aircraft parts, Telecom, Medical devices. Annual import volume is approximately $42B.
Can I file for IEEPA tariff refunds on entries through DFW Airport?: Yes. Any entries processed through the Port of DFW Airport (code 5506) that paid IEEPA or Section 301 tariffs are eligible for CAPE Phase 1 refund recovery. Port of entry does not affect eligibility — only the HTS classification and tariff type matter.
How do I find a customs broker near DFW Airport?: Licensed customs brokers operate at every major U.S. port, including DFW Airport. You can search CBP's licensed broker directory or partner with Tariffi, which connects you with licensed broker partners who can file CAPE declarations for entries through any port.
How long does CAPE refund processing take for DFW Airport entries?: CAPE Phase 1 refund processing timelines are determined by CBP's national processing queue, not the port of entry. Most importers see refunds within 60-90 days of a successful filing, regardless of whether entries came through DFW Airport or any other port.

Related resources

All US Ports of Entry — browse the full port directory
Tariff recovery by industry — see estimated refund pools for 30+ sectors
Tariff refund guides — deep dives on IEEPA, Section 301, and CAPE

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