Maria Isabel Rivera

Del Rio, Texas sits along the Rio Grande directly across from Ciudad Acuña, Coahuila, and serves as one of the active US-Mexico border crossings in the Texas interior corridor. Maria Isabel Rivera holds a CBP-issued customs broker license (filer code N7N) and practices in Del Rio, providing licensed customs brokerage services to commercial importers who rely on this port of entry for cross-border trade with Mexico.

For businesses importing goods through Del Rio, working with a locally licensed broker offers practical advantages. Rivera is positioned to assist clients with the full range of customs entry requirements, including preparation and submission of formal and informal entries through the ACE portal, harmonized tariff schedule (HTS) classification, and coordination with CBP officers at the port. Proper HTS code assignment is critical — errors in tariff classification can result in duty underpayments, penalties, or cargo holds, and a licensed broker provides accountability in that process.

Importers shipping by commercial truck — the dominant mode at inland Texas border crossings — also face Importer Security Filing (ISF) obligations and must maintain valid customs bonds. Rivera can assist with customs bond requirements, ensuring importers meet CBP's continuous or single-entry bond thresholds before cargo arrives at the US border.

The Del Rio port handles a range of commercial goods moving northward from Mexico, including manufactured goods, raw materials, and agricultural products grown in the Mexican interior. Rivera's location in Del Rio means familiarity with the practical realities of this crossing — including CBP examination procedures, local port hours, and the documentation standards CBP officers apply to entries presented at this facility.

Importers who want to understand their duty exposure before shipment can benefit from working with a broker who can reference the USITC tariff database and advise on applicable duty rates, Section 301 tariffs, or trade agreement treatment under USMCA. For qualifying goods of Mexican origin, USMCA preferential treatment can significantly reduce or eliminate duties — but proper documentation and origin determination are required.

Maria Isabel Rivera can be reached directly at mrivera@riveratsalach.com or by phone at 214-499-5180. Importers new to the Del Rio crossing or those seeking a licensed local representative for ongoing Mexico-origin import programs are encouraged to contact her to discuss entry filing, duty drawback eligibility, and CBP compliance needs.