Leonor Roa

Leonor Roa holds an active CBP customs broker license and operates out of Pembroke Pines, Florida, a city within Broward County situated between Miami and Fort Lauderdale. This location places her at the center of one of the most active import corridors in the United States, with direct access to Port Everglades, the Port of Miami, and Miami International Airport — all critical gateways for goods arriving from Latin America, the Caribbean, and Europe.

For importers trying to understand how to import goods into the USA, working with a locally licensed customs broker like Leonor Roa can make a meaningful difference. A licensed broker can assist with the full customs entry process, including HTS code lookup and classification under the harmonized tariff schedule, calculation of applicable duties, and submission of entries through the CBP ACE portal. Correct HTS code classification is foundational to determining duty rates, eligibility for trade programs, and compliance with CBP regulations — errors at this stage can lead to costly delays or penalties.

ISF filing requirements are another area where licensed brokers provide critical support. For ocean freight shipments entering the U.S., an Importer Security Filing must be submitted to CBP at least 24 hours before cargo is loaded at the foreign port. Failure to meet ISF filing deadlines can result in significant fines and cargo holds. A licensed broker ensures these filings are accurate and timely.

South Florida's import landscape spans a wide variety of commodity types, including consumer goods, food and beverage products, textiles, electronics, and more. The region's trade relationships with Central and South America make it a hub for perishable goods, apparel, and agricultural products — all of which carry distinct regulatory requirements under CBP and partner government agencies.

Additional areas where a customs broker provides value include navigating customs bond requirements, advising on the duty drawback program for eligible re-exported goods, and identifying shipments that may qualify under the Section 321 de minimis threshold. Importers who have goods held at the border also benefit from working with a licensed broker who understands how to resolve documentation issues quickly through the CBP ACE portal.

Importers interested in working with Leonor Roa can submit an inquiry through this CustomsBrokerIndex profile to discuss their specific import needs, entry volumes, and commodity types.