MARILYN BOADA

Marilyn Boada is a licensed U.S. customs broker operating out of Miami, Florida under filer code 84P, conducting business through her firm MBN CHB. Miami is one of the most active ports of entry in the United States, serving as the primary trade gateway for goods moving between the U.S., Latin America, and the Caribbean. Brokers operating in this market routinely handle a wide variety of import categories — from consumer goods and textiles to food, beverage, and perishable commodities — requiring familiarity with CBP regulations, FDA entry requirements, and the ACE portal system.

Marilyn's work as a customs broker centers on guiding importers through the U.S. entry process from start to finish. This includes preparing and submitting formal customs entries, ensuring correct HTS code classification using the USITC tariff database, and meeting ISF filing requirements for ocean shipments. Accurate HTS code assignment is critical: errors in classification can result in incorrect duty assessments, delays at the port, or CBP penalties. For importers of clothing and apparel, for example, finding the correct HTS code for clothing requires nuanced knowledge of fiber content, construction, and country of origin rules.

Beyond classification, MBN CHB supports importers in understanding customs bond requirements — including whether a single-entry or continuous customs bond is appropriate for their import volume — and in meeting CBP's Importer Security Filing (ISF) deadlines. Importers who miss ISF filing requirements can face liquidated damages, making timely and accurate filing a priority for any ocean shipment.

Miami-based importers may also benefit from guidance on programs like duty drawback, which allows qualifying importers to recover duties paid on goods that are subsequently exported. The duty drawback program can represent meaningful cost recovery for businesses engaged in manufacturing or re-export, and filing a proper duty drawback claim requires detailed documentation and adherence to CBP timelines.

For lower-value shipments, understanding Section 321 de minimis thresholds can help importers structure logistics cost-effectively and avoid unnecessary entry fees. Marilyn's familiarity with the Miami trade environment positions MBN CHB to advise on these and other practical import compliance questions. Importers looking for a knowledgeable, individually licensed customs broker in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale area will find in Marilyn Boada a practitioner with direct experience in CBP entry procedures and South Florida's international trade landscape.