Sami Farah

Sami Farah is an independently operating, CBP-licensed customs broker located in Miami, Florida, with filer code 87V. Licensed since 2002 and educated at St. Thomas University in Miami, Farah has built over two decades of practical experience in U.S. customs clearance — a tenure that spans significant shifts in trade policy, CBP enforcement priorities, and import compliance requirements.

Miami serves as one of the busiest trade corridors in the United States, particularly for goods moving between the U.S., Latin America, and the Caribbean. Importers bringing in consumer goods, textiles, food and beverage products, electronics, and manufactured items through PortMiami or Miami International Airport benefit from working with a broker who understands the regional nuances of this trade lane. Sami Farah's long-standing presence in this market positions him to assist both established importers and businesses newer to the import process.

For importers asking practical questions — such as the difference between formal and informal entry customs thresholds, how Section 321 de minimis rules apply to low-value shipments, or how to correctly classify goods using a 10-digit HTS code — Farah provides direct, experienced guidance. Accurate tariff classification is foundational to every entry, and errors in HTS code assignment can result in delays, penalties, or incorrect duty payments.

Sami Farah also assists clients with import bond requirements, including the decision between a single entry bond and a continuous customs bond. For high-volume importers, a continuous bond typically offers efficiency and cost savings, while a single entry bond suits occasional shippers. Understanding which structure is appropriate for your import program is an early and important compliance decision.

Importer Security Filing — commonly known as ISF or 10+2 filing — is another core service area. ISF filings must be submitted to CBP at least 24 hours before cargo is loaded at the foreign port, and late or inaccurate filings carry financial penalties. Farah's experience with these deadlines helps importers avoid costly missteps.

For businesses that have been paying duties over time, a duty drawback program may offer a legitimate path to recovering previously paid duties on imported goods that are subsequently exported or used in manufacturing. Sami Farah's familiarity with both unused merchandise drawback and manufacturing drawback customs provisions allows him to advise importers on whether they may qualify.

Importers in Greater Miami searching for a customs broker near them with direct, long-term experience in South Florida trade will find Sami Farah's independent practice a practical resource for customs entry preparation, compliance guidance, and port-specific knowledge.