Dariel Fernández, the Miami-Dade County Tax Collector, has immediately rescinded the Local Business Tax Receipt for Lux Sky Cargo LLC, a Miami-based shipping company, due to alleged business connections with a Cuban entity sanctioned by the U.S. government.
The decision was made following a referral from federal law enforcement agencies that pointed out the company's dealings with ENETEC S.A., a Cuban state-owned enterprise involved in wholesale fuel and lubricant trade. ENETEC was added to the Specially Designated Nationals List by the U.S. Department of Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on July 13 for its links to the Cuban regime.
"Federal law enforcement agencies provided our office with information indicating that Lux Sky Cargo LLC is conducting business with ENETEC S.A., an entity sanctioned by the United States," Fernández stated in a release.
Based on this information and the authority granted to this office by state and local laws, our administration has revoked the company's Local Business Tax Receipt," he added.
In his statement shared on his X account, the official emphasized that businesses operating in Miami-Dade are required to comply with federal, state, and local laws.
"My administration will continue utilizing our office's authority to protect our community, enforce the law, and demand accountability. We will not turn a blind eye when information suggests a company may be operating in violation of the law or doing business with sanctioned entities linked to Cuba's communist and socialist dictatorship," he concluded.
Understanding Lux Sky Cargo
Lux Sky Cargo is a Florida corporation established in July 2022, currently registered as Lux Sky Cargo, Inc. According to the Florida Division of Corporations, it is listed as a domestic for-profit entity with active status. Its president and registered agent is Perla C. González Huerta, based in Miami.
The company had been authorized by the Cuban government for activity. In June 2025, Cuba's Ministry of Foreign Trade and Foreign Investment approved its registration in the National Registry of Foreign Commercial Representations, affiliated with the Chamber of Commerce.
According to a report from Granma newspaper, Lux Sky Cargo, based in the United States, was authorized to engage in "a broad spectrum" of activities related to "vehicles, parts, food, beverages, miscellaneous items, cell phones, fuel, appliances, and both refrigerated and regular empty containers."
Lux Sky Cargo operates from 8573 NW 72nd St, Miami, and on its social media, it advertises cargo and vehicle shipping services featuring "the best luxury and utility car brands" to Cuba.
Legal Grounds for Revocation
The legal basis for this revocation is Chapter 8A, Article IX of the Miami-Dade County Code, in conjunction with Chapter 205 of the Florida Statutes, which mandates the Tax Collector's Office to revoke or deny renewal of a business license when a company is found to be conducting business with Cuba in violation of federal law.
Why Was Cuban ENETEC Sanctioned?
ENETEC S.A., alongside COREYDAN S.A., was sanctioned on July 13 by the U.S. State Department and OFAC as part of the Trump administration's pressure campaign against the Cuban energy sector.
These two Cuban state-owned companies, although not publicly prominent, play a crucial role in the regime's fuel trade. With discreet profiles that set them apart from other sanctioned entities, they were established between late 2019 and early 2020 and have operated with limited public exposure, despite their strategic importance in securing fuel supplies to the Island.
They were penalized under Section 2(a)(i)(A) of Executive Order 14404 for operating in Cuba's energy sector, as specified by the State Department.
Miami-Dade Tax Collector's Ongoing Campaign
This recent action by Dariel Fernández is part of a systematic campaign he has pursued since late 2025 against commercial entities operating in violation of federal restrictions regarding Cuba.
In June, his office revoked the license of Vanguard Energy, a Coral Gables-based company that had entered into an agreement with CUPET to send more than 250,000 barrels of fuel to Cuba.
In July, he announced the revocation of Local Business Tax Receipts for Cargo Caribe LLC, Harkham Shipping LLC, and MV Tinto Shipping LTD, three companies identified by a federal agency for exporting cement to Cuba without authorization and in violation of U.S. law.
On July 1, Florida's HB 905 law, known as FIRE, took effect, expanding local governments' ability to suspend or revoke licenses of businesses operating in violation of federal restrictions concerning Cuba.
FAQs on Lux Sky Cargo and Sanctions
What is the main reason for Lux Sky Cargo's license revocation?
Lux Sky Cargo's license was revoked due to its alleged business dealings with ENETEC S.A., a Cuban state-owned company sanctioned by the U.S. government for its links to the Cuban regime.
Who is Perla C. González Huerta?
Perla C. González Huerta is the president and registered agent of Lux Sky Cargo, Inc., based in Miami.
What activities was Lux Sky Cargo authorized to conduct in Cuba?
Lux Sky Cargo was authorized to engage in a wide range of activities, including dealing in vehicles, food, beverages, cell phones, fuel, appliances, and both refrigerated and regular empty containers.
What is the significance of HB 905 in Florida?
HB 905, known as FIRE, is a Florida law that enhances the ability of local governments to suspend or revoke licenses of businesses that operate in violation of federal restrictions on Cuba.