About LMB Customs Brokers, LLC.
LMB Customs Brokers, LLC (formerly Lincoln M. Blackwood, CHB, established 1999) is a CBP-licensed customs brokerage firm based in Doral, Florida, serving importers across the United States. Operating from Miami's logistics hub near Miami International Airport and PortMiami, LMB handles customs clearance for a broad range of merchandise including food and wine, apparel, furniture, automobiles, and industrial supplies and equipment. Beyond entry filing, the firm offers customs bonds, USDA permit assistance, nationwide trucking, and access to a network of C-TPAT certified warehouses. With multiple licensed brokers on staff and over 40 years of combined experience, LMB serves both commercial importers and individuals moving personal shipments through U.S. customs.
LMB Customs Brokers, LLC is a fully licensed U.S. Customs Broker headquartered in Doral, Florida — the commercial and logistics epicenter of South Florida. Originally established in 1999 under the name Lincoln M. Blackwood, CHB, the firm has spent more than two decades building expertise in customs clearance, import compliance, and supply chain logistics for businesses and individuals importing goods into the United States.
Located just minutes from Miami International Airport and PortMiami, LMB is ideally positioned to serve importers moving freight through two of the busiest cargo gateways in the country. South Florida's trade lanes connect heavily to Latin America and the Caribbean, and LMB's Miami-area presence means the firm is well-acquainted with the documentation, regulatory, and timing requirements that accompany shipments moving through these corridors.
LMB clears cargo nationwide through the ACE portal, handling both commercial and personal shipments across a wide spectrum of commodity types. This includes food and beverage products (where FDA compliance and USDA permits may apply), wine and alcohol, apparel and textiles, furniture and consumer goods, automobiles, and industrial supplies and equipment. Importers navigating HTS code classification, ISF filing requirements, or customs bond requirements will find the firm's licensed staff equipped to guide each step of the entry process — from importer security filing (ISF) submission through final cargo release.
The firm's core services extend well beyond the entry itself. LMB assists clients in selecting the right customs bond — continuous bond or single transaction bond — based on import frequency and shipment value. For regulated agricultural or animal-derived products, LMB handles USDA permit applications to keep shipments moving. The firm also coordinates full-container-load (FCL) and less-than-truckload (LTL) trucking to final destination, and offers access to a network of C-TPAT certified partner warehouses for secured storage and distribution.
With multiple CBP-licensed brokers on staff and a combined team experience exceeding 40 years, LMB brings both technical knowledge and practical know-how to every shipment. For importers who want accurate HTS code classification, proper harmonized tariff schedule application, and timely clearance without surprises, LMB Customs Brokers offers licensed, experienced representation backed by a long track record in the Miami import community.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of goods does LMB Customs Brokers clear through U.S. customs?
LMB handles a wide range of commercial and personal shipments including food and beverages, wine, apparel, furniture, automobiles, industrial supplies and equipment, and general consumer goods. They are licensed to clear cargo at ports nationwide.
Does LMB Customs Brokers handle ISF filing for ocean shipments?
Yes. LMB assists importers with Importer Security Filing (ISF) submissions, which are required at least 24 hours before cargo is loaded on a vessel bound for the U.S. Failure to file on time can result in CBP penalties.
Can LMB help me obtain a customs bond?
Yes. LMB helps importers determine whether a continuous bond or single transaction bond is the most cost-effective option for their import activity, and can arrange the bond on their behalf.
Does LMB Customs Brokers offer trucking and warehousing services?
Yes. In addition to customs clearance, LMB coordinates FCL and LTL trucking to final destination and provides access to a network of C-TPAT certified warehouses for storage and distribution across the U.S.