About SACK & MENENDEZ, INC.
Sack & Menendez, Inc. is a Tampa, Florida-based customs brokerage and international freight forwarding firm founded in 1954 by José and Dalia Menendez and Francis Sack. Originally established in what was then known as the Cigar Capital of the World, the firm has spent over seven decades serving importers across a wide range of industries. With CBP filer code 660, Sack & Menendez provides customs entry preparation, ISF 10+2 filing, continuous customs bond management, and compliance support for businesses importing through the Port of Tampa and beyond. The firm combines deep institutional knowledge with hands-on service for clients navigating the complexities of U.S. customs regulations and partner government agency requirements.
Founded in 1954, Sack & Menendez, Inc. holds a distinguished place in Tampa's international trade history. José and Dalia Menendez, along with partner Francis Sack, launched the firm during an era when Tampa was the undisputed Cigar Capital of the World — a city with a deeply rooted culture of import commerce. That heritage shaped a firm built on expertise, client service, and transparency, values that have guided Sack & Menendez through more than 70 years of change in U.S. customs law and global trade.
Operating from Tampa, Florida, the firm is ideally positioned to serve importers moving goods through Port Tampa Bay, one of the Gulf Coast's most active cargo gateways. Tampa's port handles a diverse range of commodities — from bulk agricultural products and fertilizers to consumer goods, food and beverage shipments, and manufactured imports arriving from Latin America, Europe, and beyond. Sack & Menendez's geographic position also gives it familiarity with Caribbean trade lanes and the regulatory nuances that accompany them.
As a licensed customs broker under CBP filer code 660, Sack & Menendez handles the full spectrum of import entry services. This includes formal and informal entry preparation, importer of record compliance, HTS code classification using the 10-digit schedule, and Importer Security Filing (ISF 10+2) submissions. For importers managing recurring shipments, the firm can assist with continuous customs bond procurement and help determine when a single entry bond is the more cost-effective option.
Sack & Menendez also guides clients through partner government agency (PGA) requirements — a critical area for importers of food, agriculture, chemicals, and other regulated commodities that require clearance beyond standard CBP review. The firm's long-standing experience means it understands not just how to file an entry, but how to proactively address compliance issues before they cause delays or penalties.
For businesses exploring cost recovery, Sack & Menendez can provide guidance on duty drawback programs, including unused merchandise drawback and manufacturing drawback claims. With decades of institutional knowledge and a staff trained in the ever-evolving landscape of international trade compliance, Sack & Menendez remains one of Tampa Bay's most established resources for importers seeking a reliable customs broker.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long has Sack & Menendez been operating as a customs broker in Tampa?
Sack & Menendez, Inc. was founded in 1954, making it one of the longest-established customs brokerage and freight forwarding firms in Tampa, Florida — with over 70 years of experience in U.S. import compliance.
What types of imports does Sack & Menendez handle at the Port of Tampa?
Sack & Menendez handles a broad range of commodity types moving through Port Tampa Bay, including food and beverage, agricultural products, consumer goods, and tobacco-related imports, with experience navigating both CBP and partner government agency requirements.
Does Sack & Menendez assist with ISF filing and customs bonds?
Yes. The firm provides Importer Security Filing (ISF 10+2) submissions and can assist importers with both continuous customs bonds and single entry bonds depending on shipment frequency and value.
Can Sack & Menendez help with duty drawback claims?
Sack & Menendez can provide guidance on duty drawback programs, including unused merchandise drawback and manufacturing drawback, helping eligible importers recover duties paid on qualifying shipments.