About Jose Cernada
Jose Cernada is a CBP-licensed customs broker based in Miami, Florida, operating under filer code 8T5 with Optimal Customs Brokers. With direct experience in customs compliance operations, Jose serves importers navigating CBP regulations across the Miami port of entry — one of the busiest gateways for Latin American trade in the United States. His firm, Optimal Customs Brokers, utilizes the ACELYNK ABI platform by Magaya for automated, cloud-based customs processing, giving clients a technology-forward approach to entry filing and compliance management. Importers in Miami and throughout South Florida looking for a knowledgeable broker with a strong grasp of ACE-certified systems will find Jose Cernada a capable point of contact for their customs clearance needs.
Jose Cernada is a licensed U.S. customs broker affiliated with Optimal Customs Brokers, a Miami-based customs brokerage firm operating out of one of the most strategically significant import hubs in the country. Holding filer code 8T5, Jose is authorized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to transact customs business on behalf of importers — a role that includes preparing and filing entry documentation, calculating duties and fees, and ensuring shipments meet all applicable CBP regulations.
Miami's geographic position makes it a primary gateway for trade with Latin America, the Caribbean, and beyond. Importers bringing goods through Miami International Airport or the Port of Miami — whether consumer goods, food and beverage products, textiles, electronics, or other commodities — rely on brokers like Jose Cernada who understand the nuances of CBP requirements at this busy port of entry. For businesses asking "what does a customs broker do," the answer in practice is exactly what Jose and his team at Optimal Customs Brokers deliver: managing the regulatory and administrative complexity of clearing imports so businesses can focus on their supply chains.
Optimal Customs Brokers has made a deliberate investment in compliance technology. In 2021, the firm selected ACELYNK ABI by Magaya — an ACE-certified, cloud-based Automated Broker Interface solution — to power its customs entry operations. This move signals a commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and modern compliance workflows that benefit clients with high shipment volumes or complex import needs. Jose Cernada, noted as an Account Executive at Optimal Customs Brokers, played a direct role in evaluating and implementing this platform.
For importers searching for a customs broker in Miami, Florida, Jose Cernada represents a well-connected, technology-enabled option within the Optimal Customs Brokers network. Whether you are new to importing or managing an established supply chain through South Florida, working with a licensed broker who understands both CBP compliance and the operational demands of the Miami trade corridor is a practical advantage. Jose can be reached directly by phone at (786) 420-9038 or by email at jose.cernada@optimalchb.com.
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What ports does Jose Cernada handle customs brokerage for?
Jose Cernada is based in Miami, FL and primarily serves importers clearing goods through the Port of Miami and Miami International Airport, both major entry points for Latin American and Caribbean trade.
What customs software does Optimal Customs Brokers use for filing?
Optimal Customs Brokers uses ACELYNK ABI by Magaya, an ACE-certified, cloud-based Automated Broker Interface platform, to handle electronic customs filings with CBP.