About PORFIRIO WATERS
Porfirio Waters is a CBP-licensed customs broker based in McAllen, Texas, operating under the trade name Global Logistix Co. and affiliated with TradeFlex Group. With a national customs broker license obtained in 1998, Waters brings decades of experience managing cross-border trade between the United States and Mexico through one of the busiest commercial corridors in North America. As CEO of TradeFlex Group, he leads a full-service logistics and customs compliance operation with offices in both McAllen and El Paso, Texas. The firm handles customs entry preparation, freight forwarding, warehousing, duty drawback, and tariff engineering — making it a capable partner for importers managing complex, high-volume supply chains across the US-Mexico border.
Porfirio Waters holds a CBP-issued customs broker license (filer code N2Y) and is headquartered in McAllen, Texas — a critical gateway city on the US-Mexico border in the Rio Grande Valley. With direct proximity to Reynosa, Tamaulipas, McAllen is one of the most active commercial ports of entry in the country, handling billions of dollars in bilateral trade annually. Waters has been active in this market since obtaining his U.S. Customs Broker National License in 1998, building on a family legacy in customs and logistics that traces back to 1928.
As the CEO of TradeFlex Group, Waters leads an organization that goes well beyond basic customs entry preparation. TradeFlex offers end-to-end supply chain management, including freight forwarding and transportation, warehousing and distribution, duty drawback programs, and customs solutions with tariff engineering services. For importers evaluating formal vs. informal entry customs options, managing HTS code classification, or assessing customs bond requirements, TradeFlex provides the technical depth to guide those decisions.
The firm's dual presence in McAllen and El Paso positions it strategically along the Texas-Mexico border, giving clients coverage across two of the highest-volume land ports in the United States. This geography makes TradeFlex particularly well-suited for manufacturers, distributors, and logistics operators involved in nearshoring — a trend the firm explicitly supports with industry-specific supply chain buildouts across Mexico and the broader region.
TradeFlex's compliance infrastructure includes a dedicated Compliance Director and a Director of Automation & Efficiency, suggesting a firm that takes CBP entry types, partner government agency filings, and customs compliance audits seriously. For importers exploring importer security filing obligations, continuous customs bond coverage, or section 321 de minimis shipment strategies, Waters and his team have the operational experience to provide informed guidance.
Whether you are sourcing textiles and apparel, consumer goods, machinery, or manufactured components through Mexico, Porfirio Waters and TradeFlex Group represent a well-established customs broker option in the McAllen market with the organizational capacity to support large and growing import programs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What border crossings does Porfirio Waters / TradeFlex Group typically serve?
With offices in McAllen and El Paso, Texas, TradeFlex Group is positioned to handle US-Mexico cross-border shipments at two of the busiest land ports of entry in the country, including Hidalgo/Pharr and the El Paso-Juárez crossings.
Does TradeFlex Group handle duty drawback claims?
Yes. Duty drawback is listed as a dedicated service offering under TradeFlex Group, meaning the firm can assist importers in recovering duties paid on goods that are subsequently exported or destroyed.
How long has Porfirio Waters been a licensed customs broker?
Porfirio Waters obtained his U.S. Customs Broker National License in 1998, giving him over 25 years of licensed experience in customs brokerage, with a family heritage in the industry dating back to 1928.
Can TradeFlex Group assist with nearshoring supply chain setup in Mexico?
Yes. TradeFlex explicitly supports the nearshoring process, with expertise in cross-border logistics, manufacturing and fulfillment center coordination, and customs compliance across multiple industries and countries.