RAUL FIGUEROA

Raul Figueroa Custom House Broker is a licensed customs brokerage operating in Eagle Pass, Texas, under CBP filer code AKM. Eagle Pass sits directly on the Rio Grande opposite Piedras Negras, Coahuila, and serves as a key commercial land port for trade flowing between the United States and Mexico. For importers who rely on this crossing, having a locally based, CBP-licensed customs broker with firsthand knowledge of port operations is a significant practical advantage.

The Eagle Pass port of entry handles a substantial volume of commercial truck traffic, including manufactured goods, consumer products, agricultural commodities, and raw materials originating from Mexico's north-central industrial corridor. A customs broker operating here must be fluent in the procedures that govern formal vs informal entry customs filings, proper HTS code classification using the 10-digit schedule, and importer of record requirements that CBP enforces at every commercial crossing.

For shipments arriving by truck across the US-Mexico border, the customs entry process typically involves customs entry preparation, review of commercial invoices and packing lists, accurate HTS code classification to determine applicable duty rates, and coordination with partner government agencies where required — including USDA, FDA, and other regulatory bodies that may have jurisdiction over specific commodity types. Raul Figueroa's position at this border crossing means familiarity with the specific cargo types and compliance challenges common to this trade lane.

Importers using this crossing should also consider bond requirements. Whether you need a single entry bond for an occasional shipment or a continuous customs bond to cover ongoing import activity, working with a licensed broker helps ensure that CBP requirements are met before cargo is released. Additionally, for eligible importers, a duty drawback program analysis may identify opportunities to recover duties paid on goods later exported or used in manufacturing.

For smaller-value shipments, understanding the section 321 de minimis threshold and how it applies to commercial entries is another area where broker guidance can prevent costly mistakes. Raul Figueroa's Eagle Pass operation is positioned to support importers navigating the full range of CBP entry types at this active border crossing.