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JOHN P COSTON COMPANY INC

San Antonio TX

License: M40 (Permitted)

Est. 1967

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San Antonio, TX
Est. 1967
3 specialties
CBP Permitted

About JOHN P COSTON COMPANY INC

John P. Coston and Company, Inc. is a licensed customs broker based in San Antonio, Texas, with a history spanning back to 1967. Founded by John P. Coston, the firm has built a lasting reputation within the South Texas importing and exporting community. Operating from its San Antonio office at 2929 Mossrock, Suite 208, the company provides personalized customs brokerage services for importers and exporters navigating U.S. Customs and Border Protection requirements. As a smaller, dedicated firm, John P. Coston Company offers the kind of direct, attentive service that larger national brokerage houses often cannot match. Their geographic positioning in San Antonio places them well within reach of major Texas trade corridors, including the busy U.S.-Mexico border crossings that make Texas one of the most active import and export states in the nation.

John P. Coston and Company, Inc. has been a fixture in the South Texas customs brokerage industry since its founding in 1967. Established by John P. Coston, the firm quickly earned recognition for integrity and reliability among importers and exporters operating throughout the Texas-Mexico trade corridor. Decades later, the company continues to honor that founding legacy, operating out of San Antonio, Texas — a strategic hub for cross-border trade between the United States and Mexico.

San Antonio serves as a critical logistics gateway for goods moving between the U.S. interior and the Mexican border. Businesses importing manufactured goods, automotive components, machinery, consumer products, and a wide range of other commodities from Mexico frequently rely on San Antonio-based customs brokers with local expertise. John P. Coston Company's longstanding presence in this market gives them practical knowledge of the regulatory environment specific to Texas trade, including CBP procedures at major ports of entry like Laredo, Eagle Pass, and El Paso.

As a boutique customs brokerage firm, John P. Coston Company holds a CBP broker license (filer code M40) and provides core customs clearance services including preparation and filing of entry documents, classification of goods under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, calculation and payment of duties and fees, and coordination with CBP on examinations or holds. Importers who work with smaller brokers like John P. Coston often benefit from direct communication with experienced staff rather than being passed through layers of account management.

The firm's focus on the South Texas import and export community makes them a practical choice for small to mid-sized businesses that need a responsive, knowledgeable customs broker in the San Antonio area. Whether you are importing goods across the U.S.-Mexico border or managing international shipments arriving through Texas ports, John P. Coston Company brings decades of institutional knowledge to every transaction.

For importers searching for a customs broker near the Texas-Mexico border region, or businesses based in San Antonio needing reliable CBP-licensed representation, John P. Coston and Company, Inc. offers a proven track record built over more than fifty years of service to the South Texas trade community.

Specialties

Services

Customs Entry Preparation & Filing Harmonized Tariff Classification Duty Calculation & Payment ISF Filing Import Consulting Export Documentation CBP Examination Coordination U.S.-Mexico Cross-Border Trade Facilitation

Details

Year Established
1967

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is John P. Coston and Company, Inc. located and what area do they serve?

The firm is located at 2929 Mossrock, Suite 208, San Antonio, TX 78230. They primarily serve importers and exporters in South Texas, with particular expertise in U.S.-Mexico cross-border trade through nearby border crossings like Laredo and Eagle Pass.

How long has John P. Coston Company been a licensed customs broker?

The company was founded in 1967 by John P. Coston, giving them over 55 years of experience in customs brokerage and international trade services in the South Texas market.

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