About SHANNON BROKERAGE CO.
Shannon Brokerage Co. is a family-owned customs brokerage headquartered in Nogales, Arizona, operating continuously since 1931. Now in its third generation of family leadership, the firm specializes in cross-border customs clearance and logistics along the southern U.S.-Mexico border, with active operations at ports of entry in Arizona, Texas, and California. Led by Terry K. Shannon Jr., a past president of the Nogales U.S. Customs Brokerage Association and a member of the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas, Shannon Brokerage brings deep institutional knowledge to every shipment. The firm handles customs entry preparation, ISF filings, and importer of record requirements for a wide range of commercial importers, with particular strength in fresh produce and perishable goods crossing through Nogales — one of the busiest land ports for Mexican agricultural imports into the United States.
Shannon Brokerage Co., Inc. is one of the longest-established customs brokers in the American Southwest, founded in Nogales, Arizona in 1931 and continuously operated by the Shannon family for over 90 years. With headquarters at 80 N. Nelson Ave. in Nogales and active coverage across the southern U.S.-Mexico border corridor — including ports in Arizona, Texas, and California — the firm is deeply embedded in the cross-border trade community that defines this region.
Nogales is the single busiest land port of entry for fresh produce entering the United States from Mexico, and Shannon Brokerage has built its reputation in large part on helping importers move perishable and agricultural goods across the border efficiently and in compliance with CBP requirements. Membership in the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas reflects this specialization, and importers handling time-sensitive perishable shipments benefit from the firm's decades of experience navigating port-specific procedures and timing requirements.
For importers needing guidance on importer of record requirements, HTS code classification (including 10-digit HTS codes), ISF 10+2 filing obligations, and import bond requirements — whether a single entry bond or a continuous customs bond — Shannon Brokerage provides hands-on support at every stage of the entry process. The firm also works with clients on customs entry preparation for commercial shipments of all sizes, including type 86 entry filings for Section 321 de minimis shipments.
Terry K. Shannon Jr., Vice President and third-generation family member, has served as past chairman of the Greater Nogales Santa Cruz Port Authority and past president of the Nogales U.S. Customs Brokerage Association. He is also currently President of the Nogales-Santa Cruz County Economic Development Foundation, which administers the local Foreign Trade Zone — giving Shannon Brokerage clients a direct connection to FTZ resources that can reduce or defer duty obligations on qualifying merchandise.
Importers looking for a customs broker with genuine roots in U.S.-Mexico border trade, institutional knowledge of Nogales port operations, and senior-level engagement on every account will find Shannon Brokerage Co. a well-matched partner. The firm serves clients through any U.S. port of entry and can be reached at their Nogales office for consultations on new import programs, bond requirements, or ongoing customs compliance needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Shannon Brokerage Co. handle fresh produce and perishable imports from Mexico?
Yes. Shannon Brokerage has specialized in perishable and agricultural imports through the Nogales port of entry for decades, and holds membership in the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas. Nogales is the largest U.S. land port for Mexican produce, and Shannon's familiarity with port operations there is a significant advantage for time-sensitive perishable shipments.
Can Shannon Brokerage clear shipments at ports outside of Nogales, AZ?
Yes. While the firm is headquartered in Nogales, Shannon Brokerage operates across the southern U.S.-Mexico border with active experience at ports in Arizona, Texas, and California, and can provide customs brokerage services through any U.S. port of entry.
How long has Shannon Brokerage Co. been licensed as a customs broker?
Shannon Brokerage Co. was founded in 1931, making it one of the oldest continuously operating customs brokerages in Arizona. The business is now led by a third-generation family member, Terry K. Shannon Jr., who has been active in the firm since 1985.
Does Shannon Brokerage assist with Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) shipments?
Yes. Terry K. Shannon Jr. is currently President of the Nogales-Santa Cruz County Economic Development Foundation, which is the grantee for the local Foreign Trade Zone. This gives Shannon Brokerage clients direct access to FTZ program expertise that can help reduce or defer duty liability on qualifying imports.