Mexico

Mexico

Reliable Cross-Border Mexico LTL Shipping

If you’re looking for reliable, cross-border Mexico shipping solutions, Estes delivers more than just your freight—we deliver peace of mind. With more than 50 partner terminals south of the border, optional customs brokerage services, and dedicated support, you can count on Estes to keep your Mexico LTL shipments moving.

Trust your Mexico freight to Estes and enjoy:
  • Virtually all-points LTL coverage throughout Mexico, including delivery to any commercial address
  • Dedicated Border Concierges, available weekdays from 10am to 6pm ET to help facilitate successful cross-border shipments
  • Customs brokerage services to help simplify the customs process and make cross-border shipping even easier

Estes also has dedicated bilingual experts, available by phone to answer questions and help you conquer language barriers with your receivers. For assistance, please contact our bilingual experts at 1-866-ESTES4U (378-3748) and press 41. Bilingual team members are also available at each border terminal.

Please note: We do not offer hazmat shipping between the U.S. and Mexico.

International shipments to and from Mexico require some planning and paperwork, but we’ve got you covered.

  • Customs brokers are required for moving freight across the U.S.–Mexico border—they handle all the necessary documentation and ensure compliance with customs regulations. Generally, the consignee chooses the broker. Be sure to include the broker’s name and contact information on the Bill of Lading (BOL). 
    • Estes offers customs brokerage services to help you streamline the cross-border shipping process. Our partner brokers can assist in processing your required customs information, ensuring proper clearance of your shipment, and reducing delays. To arrange for Estes to handle your customs brokerage, please call 1-866-378-3748 x434 or email CustomsSpecialistsTeam@estes-express.com.
  • Southbound freight travels through our U.S. network to the U.S./Mexico border, where the Mexico broker’s U.S. agent coordinates the crossing with the Mexico Customs broker. Once freight is cleared by customs, the shipment is transferred to our designated carrier in Mexico, who delivers the freight to the ultimate consignee.
  • Northbound freight pickups are coordinated by Mexico specialists on our corporate Customer Care team. Shipments are routed through the Mexico LTL network to the U.S. border gateway facility, where the shipment will be processed for customs clearance. Once the shipment is ready for entry into the U.S., it is moved across the border and delivered to a nearby Estes terminal. The freight is then routed through the Estes network for delivery to the consignee.

To get Mexico freight shipments moving, you can:

We’re available on both sides of the border to help get you started, and we have experienced, dedicated border personnel and bilingual experts to facilitate your border clearance. 

Please note that:

  • A border-crossing fee is added at the time of the rate request
  • Broker fees, border transfer fees and duties are all payable by the importer/consignee directly to the broker; terms of sale between the seller and buyer will ultimately determine who is responsible for broker and broker-related charges
  • Beyond charges apply to some more remote destinations; for points that require special arrangements, call 1-866-ESTES4U (378-3748) and press 432

The documentation required for Mexico freight shipments is dependent upon 1) the country of origin for the goods, 2) the total value of the shipment and 3) whether the freight is going from the U.S. to Mexico or from Mexico to the U.S. The following chart indicates which documents are appropriate.

Document

Southbound

Northbound

Additional Information

Mexico Bill of Lading (BOL)

Required

NOT required

Contract between shipper and carrier; include PRO and barcode (if possible) and contact information for the shipper, customs broker, U.S. forwarder, and consignee 

Bill of Lading (BOL)

Not required

Required

Contract between shipper and carrier; include PRO and barcode (if possible) and contact information for the shipper, customs broker, U.S. forwarder, and consignee 

Commercial Invoice

Required

Required

The bill of sale featuring all relevant shipping information

Certificate of Origin (CTO) or USMCA CTO

Required

Required

Used by customs broker to determine duty rates; required for preferential duty treatment if manufactured in U.S., Canada, or Mexico

Electronic Export Information (EEI)

Required

NOT required

Usually filed by the U.S. agent of the Mexico Customs broker; necessary for commodities requiring validated export license

Packing slip

Required

Required

Complemento Carta Porte (CCP)

Required

Required

Pedimento

Required

Required

Filed by the Mexico Customs broker

To get the necessary forms for Mexico shipping, visit our Shipping Forms and Documents page.

To track freight on the U.S. side of the border, call 1-866-ESTES4U (1-866-378-3748), and press 414. To track freight on the Mexican side of the border, call 1-866-ESTES4U, and press 4142.