Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale is the #1 US petroleum import port and Florida's second-largest container gateway. This guide covers duty rates, FTA eligibility, top commodities, and CBP requirements for importers clearing through Port Everglades.
Vehicles, produce, consumer goods, auto parts
Petroleum products, fresh produce, flowers, apparel
Petroleum, steel, agricultural, chemicals, aircraft
Apparel, cigars, consumer goods, medical devices
Vehicles, machinery, chemicals, pharmaceuticals
Apparel, palm oil, coffee, seafood
Port Everglades is the #1 US petroleum import port. It also handles substantial containerized cargo — consumer goods, apparel from CAFTA-DR countries, produce from Colombia and Mexico, vehicles, machinery, and pharmaceuticals.
Both handle approximately 1.1 million TEUs annually for containerized cargo. Port Everglades has a larger petroleum terminal and direct rail connections. PortMiami handles more Latin American trade. Both serve as major CBP ports of entry with full customs clearance services.
USMCA (Mexico, Canada), CAFTA-DR (Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic), and CTPA (Colombia) are the primary FTAs. Qualifying goods enter duty-free and are MPF-exempt.
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