LOERA CUSTOMS BROKERAGE

Loera Customs Brokerage Inc. is one of the Rio Grande Valley's most established licensed customs brokers, operating continuously since 1988 from its base in Brownsville, Texas — a major commercial crossing point on the US-Mexico border. Holding CBP filer code W83 and full ABI (Automated Broker Interface) certification, Loera is equipped to handle electronic filing through the ACE portal and meet all US import requirements for shipments entering through South Texas ports of entry.

The firm built its reputation as a leading service provider to the Maquiladora industry, the network of foreign-owned manufacturing plants located just across the border in Mexico. Maquiladora supply chains involve complex cross-border movements of raw materials, components, and finished goods, requiring precise harmonized tariff schedule (HTS) classification, In-Bond material processing, and strict compliance with customs bond requirements. Loera's experienced staff manages these workflows daily, helping manufacturers and their US counterparts avoid costly delays and duty exposure.

Beyond customs entry preparation, Loera offers ocean freight forwarding services — a valuable capability for importers bringing goods from Asia or Europe into Gulf Coast ports before transporting them overland to Mexico or onward within the US. The team also handles Importer Security Filing (ISF) requirements for ocean shipments, ensuring clients meet CBP's mandatory 24-hour advance filing rules.

The company's NAFTA compliance expertise — now relevant to USMCA — is particularly valuable for clients managing preferential tariff treatment on US-Mexico-Canada trade. Proper country-of-origin determinations and certificate management can mean the difference between paying full customs duty rates or qualifying for duty-free treatment.

Loera's physical infrastructure sets it apart from smaller brokerages. With over one million square feet of warehouse space spread across Brownsville, Pharr, and Los Indios, the company operates a true logistics hub capable of receiving, storing, and distributing cargo on behalf of clients. Facilities include 26-foot eave-height concrete buildings, CCTV surveillance, 24/7 security guard stations, and a full racking and inventory management system integrated with their ABI vendor platform — giving importers real-time visibility into their inventory.

For importers exploring how to bring goods into the USA through the Texas-Mexico corridor — whether managing maquiladora production, cross-border distribution, or ocean containerized cargo — Loera Customs Brokerage represents a deep, operationally capable partner with more than three decades of border trade experience.