Bringing goods from Mexico into the United States is a repeatable process once your importer setup and classification are right. Eilan Trade Solutions is a U.S. and Mexico customs brokerage: we file the U.S. entry and the Mexican side, so freight moves fast and smooth in both directions.
Before your first shipment
- An importer of record number (an IRS employer number or a CBP-assigned number)
- A customs bond, single-entry or continuous
- A power of attorney authorizing your customs broker to file for you
- The correct HTS tariff classification and value for the goods
Documents for each shipment
- Commercial invoice and packing list
- Bill of lading or carrier documents
- USMCA certification of origin when claiming preferential duty
- Permits, licenses or notices from other agencies when the product requires them
- The entry filed in ACE by your customs broker
Duties, fees and other agencies
Duties depend on the HTS classification and the origin of the goods. USMCA-qualifying goods can enter duty-free or at reduced duty, and some products are also subject to additional duties such as Section 232 or 301. A merchandise processing fee normally applies. Food, agricultural and regulated products can also require clearance from agencies such as FDA (including Prior Notice), USDA/APHIS or EPA.
How Eilan helps
- U.S. and Mexico customs brokers: we clear it both ways
- Classification, USMCA origin and permits handled with the entry
- Hazmat shipments handled
- Bonded warehouse space, in-bond services, cross-dock and transloading in Laredo, with 200,000 sq ft of warehouse capacity
- A team that answers email 24/7
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a customs broker to import into the United States?
Importers are not legally required to use a broker for every entry, but most do, because ACE filing, classification, valuation and compliance are complex. Eilan is a U.S. and Mexico customs brokerage.
Do I need a customs bond?
Most commercial imports require a customs bond, either a single-entry bond for one shipment or a continuous bond for ongoing imports.
Can I use more than one customs broker?
Yes. A U.S. importer may grant power of attorney to more than one customs broker at the same time, so you can add Eilan for a lane or a program without ending an existing relationship.
What if my goods need permits from other agencies?
Depending on the product, FDA, USDA/APHIS, EPA or DOT requirements may apply. Eilan classifies the product first and then confirms which apply.
Ready to move a shipment? Call +1 (956) 717-4150, email operations@eilantrade.com, or use our contact page.
Get a quote
Send us the shipment. We answer email 24/7.
Send these details and you get a straight answer on what it takes, how long it takes and what it costs:
- Product description and HS code, or the commercial invoice
- Quantity, weight and packaging
- Origin and destination
- Direction: into Mexico, into the U.S., or in-bond
- Your dates, and any special handling
En español: cómo importar de México a Estados Unidos
Para importar a Estados Unidos normalmente se necesita: un número de importador (IRS o asignado por CBP), una fianza aduanal (sencilla o continua), un poder para su agente aduanal, la clasificación HTS correcta, y factura comercial, lista de empaque, documento de transporte y certificación de origen T-MEC cuando aplique. Su agente aduanal presenta la entrada en ACE. Eilan despacha en ambos lados: llame al +1 (956) 717-4150.
Related guides: USMCA (T-MEC) certification of origin · in-bond shipments explained · how to choose a customs broker.
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U.S.–Mexico trade updates
Rule changes, permit requirements and crossing conditions that affect your freight. Short, occasional, no sales pitch. · Actualizaciones de comercio EE. UU.–México: cambios de reglas, permisos y condiciones de cruce.