Our Story
Decades of Experience Moving Trade Across Borders
Since 1989, we’ve helped businesses navigate customs requirements and keep imports and exports moving between the U.S., Mexico, and markets worldwide.
Customs Brokerage Built for Cross-Border Trade
Pedraza CustomHouse Brokers Inc. is a full-service national customs brokerage founded in 1989 in El Paso and Laredo, two major gateways for trade with Mexico and Latin America. From those border locations, we have grown alongside the businesses we serve, helping importers, exporters, and maquiladoras manage shipments across the U.S.–Mexico border and around the world.
We help clients coordinate customs clearance, understand U.S. Customs and Border Protection requirements, and connect international shipments with flexible logistics and transportation solutions. Whether goods are headed to a production facility or arriving from a global supplier, our mission is to make complex import and export operations easier to manage. Decades of hands-on trade experience help us support high-volume importers while giving every client the attention needed to keep business moving.
How Our Cross-Border Story Has Grown
From our first offices on the U.S.–Mexico border to supporting international supply chains, our history reflects a lasting commitment to practical, dependable customs brokerage.
1989
Doors Open in El Paso and Laredo
Pedraza CustomHouse Brokers opens in two key ports for U.S.–Mexico trade, establishing a foundation for full-service customs brokerage.
1994
Supporting a New Era of Trade
As North American trade expands, the team helps importers and maquiladoras navigate changing documentation and customs requirements.
2001
Growing With Client Supply Chains
Service expands to support more businesses moving goods between U.S. operations, Mexican production facilities, and international suppliers.
2010
Handling Greater Shipment Volume
Building on decades of border experience, the brokerage supports high-volume clients with increasingly complex import and export needs.
2020
Adapting to Disrupted Trade
The team works with clients facing shifting schedules and supply chain pressures, keeping customs coordination a priority.
Today
Focused on What Moves Business Forward
Pedraza continues to help businesses manage customs requirements and connect cross-border shipments with worldwide logistics and transportation solutions.
Customs Brokerage and Cross-Border Trade Services
U.S. Customs Brokerage
Navigate U.S. Customs and Border Protection requirements with brokerage support for imports, exports, and cross-border shipments.
Global Logistics
Coordinate international shipments between global suppliers and production facilities with logistics tailored to your supply chain.
Transportation Solutions
Keep freight moving with flexible transportation options that connect suppliers, border crossings, and manufacturing operations.
Import and Export Support
Manage the movement of goods into and out of the United States with support shaped by decades of international trade experience.
Cross-Border Expertise That Supports Your Operations
CBP Regulatory Guidance
U.S.–Mexico Border Experience
Importer-Focused Support
Maquiladora Trade Experience
Trade-Program Eligibility Review
USMCA Benefit Guidance
Tariff Classification Support
Customs Documentation Review
Import Compliance Planning
Export Process Coordination
Production Facility Shipments
Global Supplier Coordination
El Paso Port Presence
Laredo Port Presence
National Brokerage Reach
Decades of High-Volume Trade Experience
Since 1989, Pedraza CustomHouse Brokers has supported major U.S. importers from El Paso and Laredo, handling hundreds of millions of dollars in client imports and exports. Our experience spans complex cross-border operations for importers and maquiladoras.
1989: Year We Opened
2 Key U.S.–Mexico Trade Ports
Hundreds of Millions in Client Trade
Decades Serving Major U.S. Importers
Frequently Asked Questions About U.S.–Mexico Trade
Find answers to common questions about customs clearance, cross-border shipments, CBP requirements, and maquiladora support.
What does a customs broker do for importers?
A customs broker helps prepare and submit entry documentation, classify goods, calculate applicable duties, and coordinate clearance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Pedraza supports importers with these steps to help keep shipments moving and meet U.S. requirements.
Can Pedraza help with shipments through El Paso and Laredo?
Yes. Pedraza has operated in El Paso and Laredo since 1989, supporting businesses that move goods through these major U.S.–Mexico trade gateways. We help coordinate customs brokerage and cross-border logistics around each shipment’s needs.
What information is needed to import goods into the United States?
Import requirements vary by product, but commonly include a commercial invoice, packing list, transportation documents, product details, and information about the importer of record. We can help identify the documents and data needed for your specific entry.
How can businesses stay compliant with CBP regulations?
Accurate tariff classification, customs valuation, country-of-origin reporting, and complete records are essential to CBP compliance. Pedraza helps clients review entry information and navigate applicable customs requirements; the importer remains responsible for the accuracy of its declarations.
Do you support maquiladoras and manufacturers with cross-border trade?
Yes. We work with importers and maquiladoras moving materials, components, and finished goods between production facilities and suppliers. Our team can tailor brokerage and logistics coordination to recurring shipments and complex supply chains.
Can Pedraza help determine whether a shipment qualifies for USMCA benefits?
We can help review the documentation and origin information needed to assess a potential claim under the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA). Eligibility depends on the product and applicable rules of origin, so benefits should be confirmed before a claim is made.
Move Forward With a Customs Brokerage Partner
Tell Pedraza about your import, export, or maquiladora operations. We’ll discuss your customs brokerage needs and explore international trade support tailored to your supply chain.