SEAPORT CUSTOMS USA, INC.

Seaport Customs USA, Inc. holds an active CBP customs broker license under filer code 8G7, with its principal office in Miami, Florida. Miami stands as one of the most strategically important ports of entry in the country, serving as the primary U.S. gateway for trade with Latin America, the Caribbean Basin, and increasingly transatlantic routes. A customs broker operating in this environment must be prepared to handle a wide range of commodity types, regulatory requirements, and agency examinations—from USDA and FDA holds to CBP targeting.

For importers searching for a customs broker near me in the Miami metro area, Seaport Customs USA represents a locally licensed option with direct access to the Port of Miami and Miami International Airport (MIA). These two ports handle everything from containerized ocean freight to air cargo, including time-sensitive perishables, consumer goods, food and beverage products, and general merchandise.

A core function of any licensed customs broker is the preparation and submission of customs entries, including determining the correct 10-digit HTS code for each imported product—a step that directly affects the duty rate applied at time of entry. Misclassification can trigger audits, penalties, and delays, making accurate HTS classification a critical service for importers of all sizes. Alongside classification, brokers like Seaport Customs USA assist clients in understanding importer of record requirements, ensuring the correct party is identified and liable for each shipment.

ISF 10+2 filing—also known as importer security filing—is a mandatory pre-departure requirement for ocean freight shipments entering the United States. Timely and accurate ISF submission is essential to avoid CBP penalties, and customs brokers play a central role in coordinating this data with freight forwarders and ocean carriers.

Bond management is another key area of customs brokerage. Importers must decide between a single entry bond for one-time or infrequent shipments and a continuous customs bond for regular import activity. Brokers advise clients on import bond requirements based on shipment frequency, commodity value, and regulatory exposure.

Miami's proximity to Latin American supply chains also makes it a relevant location for importers exploring duty drawback programs, including manufacturing drawback and unused merchandise drawback. These programs allow qualifying importers to recover duties paid on goods that are subsequently exported or destroyed, and a duty drawback broker can help identify eligible transactions and file the appropriate claims. Additionally, low-value shipments qualifying under the section 321 de minimis threshold or type 86 entry customs procedures are increasingly common in today's e-commerce environment, and brokers familiar with these pathways provide real value to growing importers.