TIN # [[MTFO FY25-MIA-CARGO-011 - Miami International Airport (MIA) Cargo Clearance Center (CCC) Continuation of Exportation of Aircraft Procedures]] -

TO: IMPORTERS, EXPORTERS, CUSTOMS HOUSE BROKERS, AIR CARRIERS, FREIGHT FORWARDERS, CONTAINER STATION OPERATORS, AND OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES.

SUBJECT: Miami International Airport (MIA) Cargo Clearance Center (CCC) Continuation of Exportation of Aircraft Procedures.

Effective Date (09/01/2025)

This bulletin informs the Trade Community of procedural changes regarding U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) processing of aircraft exportation from Miami International Airport (MIA) and neighboring General Aviation Private Airports, including Miami-Opa-Locka Executive Airport, Miami Executive Airport, Miami General Aviation Center, and Homestead General Aviation Airport.

CBP’s Cargo Operations Branch at MIA, located at the Cargo Clearance Center will oversee the review of aircraft exportation documentation for these locations. Documentation may be submitted for physical review at the CCC during operating hours (listed below) or electronically via email at miaexport@cbp.dhs.gov.

After review and verification, CBP will electronically communicate approval or denial of the exportation documentation. If approved, CBP will notify MIA General Aviation Airports that the review has been successfully completed. Note that outbound log numbers and aircraft inspections remain under the purview of the MIA General Aviation Center (GAC) and must be obtained prior to aircraft departure. Cargo is prohibited on aircraft being exported.

Important Note: CBP reserves the right to inspect aircraft prior to exportation to ensure compliance with customs laws and regulations.

Key Documentation Requirements:

• FAA Export Certificate of Airworthiness (Form 8130-4)
• Bill of Sale
• Aircraft Registration Documents
• Maintenance and Airworthiness Records
• Customs Documentation: Electronic Export Information (EEI) – transmitted electronically
• Export License (if applicable)
• Letter of Acceptance from the Importing Country
• Technical Standard Order (TSO) or Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) Documentation
• End-Use Certificate (Form BIS 711)
• Export Compliance Statement: Shipper’s Letter of Instructions (SLI)

Important Reminders:

• Ensure all records and logbooks are up-to-date and accompany the aircraft.
• Retain copies of all exportation documents for a minimum of five years.
• Non-compliance with export laws may result in penalties, fines, or aircraft seizure.

Cargo Operations Branch - Export Control Hours of Operation:

• Monday through Friday: 0800-1600 hours
• Saturday and Sunday: Closed

Location: 6601 NW 25th Street, Miami, FL 33122

For questions or concerns regarding this bulletin, please contact Chief CBP Officer Manuel Garcia, via electronic mail, at manuel.nmi.garcia@cbp.dhs.gov.

 

DISCLAIMER: This material is intended to provide guidance. Recognizing that many complicated factors are involved in Customs and Border Protection (CBP) matters, entities may want to obtain a binding ruling under 19 C.F.R. Part 122. Reliance solely on this information may not be considered reasonable care. For in-depth information on the concept of reasonable care, the Trade community is referred to Treasury Decision 97-96, published in the Federal Register on December 4, 1997, and Customs Bulletin dated December 17, 1997. Please visit CBP’s website at: www.cbp.gov.