About McAllen Trade Services, Inc.
McAllen Trade Services, Inc. is a CBP-licensed customs broker headquartered in McAllen, Texas, operating at one of the busiest U.S.-Mexico border crossings in the country. The firm handles customs brokerage across a range of industry segments, with particular depth in fresh fruits and vegetables, textiles, automotive parts, and technology goods. Beyond entry filing, McAllen Trade Services offers freight forwarding, integrated warehouse services, cold storage, and customized trade solutions. They serve importers with fixed-rate pricing and flexible service options, and are available Monday through Friday plus weekend hours to accommodate time-sensitive shipments crossing the Texas-Mexico border.
McAllen Trade Services, Inc. is a licensed U.S. Customs Broker based in McAllen, Texas — a city that sits directly across the Rio Grande from Reynosa, Mexico, and serves as one of the most active commercial trade corridors in North America. For importers moving goods through the South Texas border region, proximity to McAllen means faster clearance, on-the-ground expertise in cross-border logistics, and a brokerage team that understands the regulatory nuances of U.S.-Mexico trade flows.
The firm's core strength lies in perishable imports. Fresh fruits and vegetables require rapid customs clearance to protect product integrity, and McAllen Trade Services is equipped with cold storage capabilities to handle exactly these time-sensitive shipments. USDA coordination, FDA food facility registration, and compliance with FAVIR (Fruits & Vegetables Import Requirements) are part of their standard workflow for agricultural importers. This makes the firm a practical choice for produce distributors and growers importing from Mexico and Latin America.
Beyond perishables, McAllen Trade Services works across the textile and apparel sector — where accurate HTS code classification for clothing and USMCA (formerly NAFTA) compliance are essential — as well as the automotive and technology industries, both of which have a substantial manufacturing and import presence along the Texas-Mexico border. Their tariff classification services help importers correctly identify HTS codes and avoid costly misfiling penalties.
The brokerage handles the full spectrum of entry types: formal and informal entries, bonded warehouse entries, FTZ entries, in-bond movements, temporary imports (TIBs), and drawback entries for importers pursuing duty recovery through the duty drawback program. Importer Security Filing (ISF 10+2 and ISF-5) is also offered, helping importers meet CBP's ISF filing requirements well ahead of vessel arrival deadlines.
Customs bond requirements are managed directly through the firm, including continuous customs bonds for high-volume importers. McAllen Trade Services also provides freight forwarding and integrated warehouse services, making it a capable single point of contact for importers who want to consolidate their logistics and compliance operations. With fixed pricing, weekend availability, and a stated commitment to reliability and professional ethics, the firm is well-positioned to support both established importers and companies new to U.S. import requirements through the South Texas gateway.
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Does McAllen Trade Services handle fresh produce imports requiring cold storage?
Yes. McAllen Trade Services specializes in fresh fruits and vegetables and operates cold storage facilities to support perishable imports crossing through the South Texas border. They also coordinate with USDA and FDA on import requirements specific to fresh produce.
Can McAllen Trade Services file ISF for ocean shipments arriving from Mexico or Latin America?
Yes. The firm files both ISF 10+2 (for standard ocean imports) and ISF-5 (for certain cargo types), helping importers meet CBP's importer security filing requirements before vessel arrival.
Does the firm assist with USMCA compliance for goods imported from Mexico?
Yes. USMCA (formerly NAFTA) compliance is a listed service, which is especially relevant given McAllen's position on the U.S.-Mexico border. This includes origin verification and documentation review for preferential duty treatment.
What types of customs entries does McAllen Trade Services file?
The firm handles formal entries, informal entries, bonded warehouse entries, FTZ entries, in-bond entries, temporary imports (TIBs), and drawback entries — covering virtually all standard CBP entry types.