About RICHARD GARCIA JR
Richard Garcia Jr is a CBP-licensed customs broker based in Rio Rico, Arizona, operating under filer code APF. With over two decades of active brokerage experience dating to January 2003, he handles national customs clearance across land, air, and ocean modes. Rio Rico's proximity to the Nogales, AZ port of entry — one of the busiest U.S.-Mexico land border crossings — positions this practice well for importers moving goods across the southern border. Whether you're managing recurring cross-border shipments, navigating a first-time import, or resolving a held shipment at Nogales, Richard Garcia Jr brings the hands-on experience importers need at this critical gateway.
Richard Garcia Jr is an independently licensed U.S. Customs Broker operating out of Rio Rico, Arizona, just minutes north of the Nogales Port of Entry. Holding CBP filer code APF and a Customs House Broker (CHB) license active since 2003, Garcia has built more than 22 years of experience in customs brokerage across land, air, and ocean freight modes — a breadth that serves importers with diverse supply chain needs.
Rio Rico's location makes it a natural hub for U.S.-Mexico trade. The Nogales crossing is among the most active commercial ports on the southern border, handling billions of dollars in two-way trade annually — particularly in consumer goods, fresh produce, manufactured parts, and textiles. Importers searching for a customs broker near me in southern Arizona or along the I-19 corridor will find Richard Garcia Jr well-situated to handle time-sensitive cross-border entries.
For importers, working with a licensed broker at this location means access to expertise in formal vs informal entry customs determinations, HTS code classification (including 10-digit HTS code lookups), and proper ISF 10+2 filing for ocean shipments. Garcia's national clearance capability also means he can assist with entries at ports beyond Nogales when your supply chain requires it.
Key compliance areas he can assist with include importer of record requirements for foreign entities, continuous customs bond and single entry bond customs arrangements, and partner government agencies customs filings where FDA, USDA, or other agency oversight applies. For importers looking to recover previously paid duties, Garcia's experience across entry types positions him to advise on duty drawback programs, including manufacturing drawback customs claims and unused merchandise drawback.
Buyers taking advantage of Section 321 de minimis provisions or managing high-volume low-value imports should discuss eligibility and thresholds directly. Understanding schedule B vs HTS code distinctions is equally important for exporters and importers alike, and Garcia's long tenure in the field reflects familiarity with these classification nuances.
Whether you are establishing a new import program, clearing a shipment that has been held at the port, or structuring a recurring cross-border operation between Mexico and the U.S., Richard Garcia Jr offers the licensed expertise and border proximity that Rio Rico-area and national importers require.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What ports can Richard Garcia Jr file customs entries at?
Garcia holds a national customs broker license (filer code APF) and can handle clearances across land, air, and ocean ports — not just the Nogales, AZ crossing near his Rio Rico office.
Does Richard Garcia Jr handle U.S.-Mexico cross-border imports?
Yes. His office in Rio Rico, AZ is located near the Nogales Port of Entry, one of the most active U.S.-Mexico commercial land border crossings, making him well-suited for southbound and northbound trade lanes.
How long has Richard Garcia Jr been a licensed customs broker?
He has been an active licensed Customs House Broker since January 2003, giving him over 22 years of experience in customs clearance.
Can he assist with duty drawback claims?
His experience across multiple entry types and modes of transportation makes him a candidate to advise on duty drawback programs, including manufacturing and unused merchandise drawback. Contact him directly to discuss eligibility for your imports.