About SIDNEY FREIDIN INC
Sidney Freidin Inc. is a CBP-licensed customs brokerage firm with roots in Laredo, Texas going back to 1959. Operating at one of the busiest US-Mexico border crossings in the country, SFI provides US Customs brokerage at 39 ports nationwide, Mexican Customs clearance, freight forwarding, drayage, and warehousing and distribution from a 28,000 square foot facility. With a 100% compliance rating with US Customs, Sidney Freidin Inc. brings over six decades of hands-on experience to importers and exporters moving goods across the southern border. Their fully integrated operation makes them a practical single-source option for cross-border supply chains between the United States and Mexico.
Sidney Freidin Inc. has been a fixture at the US-Mexico border in Laredo, Texas since 1959, making it one of the longest-established customs brokerage firms serving the southernmost trade corridor in the country. For importers moving goods through Laredo — one of the highest-volume land ports of entry in the United States — SFI offers the depth of experience and local infrastructure that newer entrants simply cannot match.
SFI's core service is US Customs brokerage, and the firm maintains a 100% compliance rating with US Customs and Border Protection. Their licensed brokers handle customs entry preparation, HTS code classification, importer of record requirements, ISF 10+2 filing for ocean shipments, and bond management including continuous customs bonds and single entry bonds. Whether you are navigating a routine commercial import or a more complex situation requiring careful tariff code analysis, SFI staff brings decades of practical knowledge to every transaction.
What sets Sidney Freidin Inc. apart from many domestic customs brokers is its fully integrated cross-border capability. SFI handles Mexican Customs clearance in addition to US Customs brokerage, and offers drayage services to move freight across the border efficiently. This dual-country clearance capability is particularly valuable for manufacturers and distributors operating under nearshoring or maquiladora arrangements, where cargo must clear both sides of the border without delay.
The firm also operates a 28,000 square foot warehousing and distribution facility in Laredo designed to support both long-term storage and cross-dock or trans-load operations. This physical infrastructure allows importers to consolidate, repack, or redistribute goods immediately after customs release — a meaningful advantage for supply chains that require flexibility at the point of entry.
Beyond Laredo, Sidney Freidin Inc. offers US Customs brokerage services at 39 ports of entry across the country, giving clients the coverage they need even when shipments arrive through other gateways. Importers looking for a customs broker near the Texas-Mexico border with proven experience in cross-border logistics, freight forwarding, and warehousing will find SFI a well-established and operationally capable partner.
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- 1959
Frequently Asked Questions
How long has Sidney Freidin Inc. been operating in Laredo?
Sidney Freidin Inc. has been a licensed US Customs house brokerage firm at the US-Mexico border in Laredo, Texas since 1959 — over six decades of continuous operation.
Does Sidney Freidin Inc. handle Mexican Customs clearance in addition to US Customs brokerage?
Yes. SFI offers a fully integrated cross-border operation that includes both US Customs brokerage and Mexican Customs clearance, along with drayage services to move freight across the border.
Can Sidney Freidin Inc. file customs entries at ports outside of Laredo?
Yes. SFI provides US Customs brokerage services at 39 ports of entry across the United States, so importers are not limited to Laredo for their clearance needs.
Does SFI offer warehousing services after customs clearance?
Yes. Sidney Freidin Inc. operates a 28,000 square foot distribution facility in Laredo that handles long-term storage as well as cross-dock and trans-load operations.