JOSE G FLORES INC

Founded in November 1975, José G. Flores, Inc. has spent nearly five decades building one of the most comprehensive customs brokerage and international freight forwarding operations in Puerto Rico. Based at Amelia Industrial Park in Buchanan, Guaynabo, the firm has grown far beyond entry filing to offer an integrated suite of import, export, warehousing, and transportation services that few Puerto Rico brokers can match under a single roof.

On the import side, José G. Flores, Inc. handles US Customs entry declarations, Importer Security Filing (ISF), immediate delivery permits, temporary importation entries, and HTS classification rulings. Their team is well-versed in navigating US and international customs laws and regulations, including the preparation of protests and ruling requests. Regulated cargo is a particular strength: the firm provides Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance, USDA inspection services for canned meats, federal and local alcohol and tobacco clearance, and excise tax clearance — critical capabilities for importers bringing consumer goods, food and beverage products, and regulated commodities into Puerto Rico.

For exporters, the company prepares consular invoices, certificates of origin, airway bills, and shipper's export declarations, and offers consular legalization and chamber of commerce certification. They also handle banking on drafts and letters of credit and provide air and ocean freight forwarding, making them a one-stop resource for Puerto Rico-based shippers moving goods internationally.

What sets José G. Flores, Inc. apart is their ownership of critical logistics infrastructure. The company operates a customs bonded warehouse with domestic warehouse space, a customs bonded carrier, and a containerized examination station — assets that let them control cargo handling directly rather than relying on third-party providers. Inland freight transportation in both full truckload (FTL) and less-than-truckload (LTL) configurations is also available.

The firm's expertise extends to Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) admissions, drawback claims, and consulting on merchandise classification and trade compliance — services that add measurable value for importers managing complex supply chains through Puerto Rico. With a filer code of 256 and decades of established relationships with CBP and partner government agencies, José G. Flores, Inc. remains a primary resource for importers and exporters operating in Puerto Rico's trade environment.