About R. E. DELGADO INC
R.E. Delgado Inc. is a CBP-licensed customhouse broker and freight forwarder based in San Juan, Puerto Rico, serving importers and exporters since 1980. Led by Ricardo Delgado (LCHB), the firm handles the full scope of customs clearance for ocean and air shipments moving through Puerto Rico's ports. Their services include ISF (10+2) filing, customs entry preparation, bonded warehousing, remote location filing (RLF), and Puerto Rico-specific requirements such as Electronic Local Excise Tax Clearance (SURI) and the Local Tax Electronic Manifest (SISCON). With over four decades of operation, R.E. Delgado has built deep familiarity with CBP's Automated Commercial Environment (ACE), quota queries, and the regulatory demands facing importers of record doing business on the island.
R.E. Delgado Inc. has been one of Puerto Rico's established customhouse brokers and freight forwarders since 1980, operating from its San Juan office at 663 Villa Verde Esquina Central, Miramar. For importers searching for a customs broker near Puerto Rico's commercial ports, R.E. Delgado offers a comprehensive, licensed operation with over 40 years of documented experience in both ocean and air cargo clearance.
The firm is headed by Ricardo Delgado, a Licensed Customs House Broker (LCHB), who has guided the company through decades of regulatory change, from the transition to ACE and automated systems to the post-SAFE Act requirements for Importer Security Filing. Their ISF (10+2) compliance and filing service ensures cargo owners meet CBP's mandatory pre-arrival submission requirements, reducing the risk of holds and exam fees before shipments arrive at port.
R.E. Delgado's services extend well beyond basic customs entry preparation. The firm handles formal and informal entry types, single entry bonds and continuous customs bond arrangements, remote location filing (RLF), and HTS code classification to help importers correctly identify duty rates and avoid costly misclassification. Their ACE integration and line item detail capabilities support accurate entry data submission across all CBP entry types.
For businesses operating under Puerto Rico's unique tax framework, R.E. Delgado provides Electronic Local Excise Tax Clearance through SURI and Local Tax Electronic Manifests through SISCON — services that are specific to Puerto Rico's regulatory environment and critical for importers of record bringing goods onto the island. These capabilities distinguish the firm from mainland brokers who may lack familiarity with Puerto Rico's layered compliance requirements.
Additional offerings include bonded warehousing and distribution, domestic airfreight, cargo insurance, shipment tracking and tracing, quota queries, export automation, and international project logistics. The firm also assists with in-transit goods documentation and partner government agency (PGA) filings for regulated commodities.
With email contacts at info@redelgado.com and sales@redelgado.com, and office hours Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, R.E. Delgado serves as a full-service customs and logistics partner for Puerto Rico-based importers and multinational companies routing goods through San Juan.
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- 1980
Frequently Asked Questions
Does R.E. Delgado handle the Puerto Rico-specific excise tax clearance requirements for imports?
Yes. R.E. Delgado provides Electronic Local Excise Tax Clearance through Puerto Rico's SURI system and prepares Local Tax Electronic Manifests via SISCON, both of which are required for goods imported into Puerto Rico beyond standard federal customs clearance.
Can R.E. Delgado file ISF (Importer Security Filing) for ocean shipments arriving in Puerto Rico?
Yes. ISF (10+2) compliance and filing is a listed core service. They handle pre-arrival submission to CBP to satisfy the mandatory importer security filing requirement for ocean cargo.
Does R.E. Delgado offer bonded warehousing in San Juan?
Yes. The firm operates bonded warehousing and distribution services in San Juan, allowing importers to defer duty payment until goods are formally entered into commerce.
How long has R.E. Delgado been operating as a customs broker in Puerto Rico?
R.E. Delgado has been a licensed customhouse broker and freight forwarder since 1980, giving the firm over 40 years of experience in Puerto Rico's import and export environment.