Southeast · FL
Florida
Latin American trade gateway and tourism import powerhouse.
Estimated IEEPA Exposure
$800M–$3B estimated annual IEEPA tariff exposure across Florida importers.
Aggregate annual estimate — individual importer exposure varies
Primary Entry Port
Miami / Port Everglades
Top Import Category
Consumer Goods & Electronics
Federal Court
S.D. Fla. / M.D. Fla. / N.D. Fla.
IEEPA Protest Deadline
180 days from liquidation
Import Profile
Florida is the primary gateway for trade with Latin America and the Caribbean. The Port of Miami and Port Everglades together rank among the busiest U.S. ports for containerized imports. Consumer goods, electronics, and perishables dominate.
IEEPA Analysis
Florida's retail and hospitality sectors import billions in consumer goods annually. Latin American trade flows face IEEPA and additional duty exposure. Miami's importers — particularly in electronics and apparel — have substantial protest filing opportunities.
Key Industries
Tourism & Hospitality
Retail & Consumer Goods
Electronics
Agriculture
Aerospace
Annual Import Volume
$120B+ annual imports
Ports of Entry
Port of Miami
SeaportPort Everglades
SeaportPort of Tampa
SeaportMiami International Airport
Air Cargo — Top 5 U.S.Major Cities
Time-Sensitive
The 180-day protest window is running on every unliquidated Florida entry.
CBP protest rights expire 180 days from the date of liquidation. Entries that liquidate before you file are permanently closed. There is no extension.
Free Florida Assessment →Why Gravitas for Florida Importers
Federal jurisdiction
CBP protests and CIT litigation are federal matters. We appear nationwide — no local counsel required in Florida.
No recovery, no fee
Our IEEPA recovery practice operates on a contingency basis. If we don't recover duties, you don't pay attorney fees.
Ibrahim Farag — lead counsel
Partner-level attention on every matter. Ibrahim has handled two federal criminal trials and complex cross-border structures. No associate delegation.
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