Crossing the Border

We Take the Worry Out
of Shipping Across the
San Diego Border

Ever feel pulled in two directions? With regulations on both sides of the San Diego / Tijuana border, shipping goods between the U.S. and Mexico can make you feel that way. Instead of anxiously hoping your documents are in order and you experience no delays, let Mex-Cal Truckline help. Here is a look at the most important things to know – Such as documentation, insurance, and visa requirements, and a look at how we can help.

Documentation Requirements

Proper documentation helps your goods clear the border
more quickly. Some of the documents you must have for
every shipment include the following:

Commercial Invoice: Detailed information about the shipped goods, including value, quantity, and description.
Packing List: Comprehensive list detailing the contents of each shipment.
Bill of Lading: Legal document between the shipper and carrier specifying the shipment’s details.
Certificate of Origin: Proof of the origin of the goods, required to determine applicable tariffs and duties.
NAFTA Certificate of Origin: Necessary for goods eligible for preferential treatment under the North American Free Trade Agreement.
Import/Export License: Specific licenses required for restricted or controlled goods.
Electronic Export Information (EEI): Filing the EEI through the Automated Export System (AES) is mandatory for shipments above a value. We handle the filing process to ensure compliance.

Insurance Requirements

Protect your shipments on both sides of the Tijuana border with
insurance that fulfills both Mexico’s and the United States’
requirements. This might include the following:

Cross-border insurance
Comprehensive cargo insurance
Tailored insurance solutions
Liability insurance

Visa and Entry Requirements for Truckers

Those moving your goods across the San Diego border crossing may need to meet certain visa and entry requirements, including the B1/B2 Visa for Commercial Drivers. At Mex-Cal, each of our cross-border drivers possesses the necessary documentation to legally carry your goods between the U.S. and Mexico.

Compliance and Standards

with all relevant standards and regulations that apply to your
goods. Here is a list of some of the most common ones:

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Regulations
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Regulations
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Standards
Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism
(C-TPAT) Compliance
Free and Secure Trade (FAST) Compliance

Crossing the Border

We Take the Worry Out
of Shipping Across the
San Diego Border

Documentation Requirements

Insurance Requirements

Visa and Entry Requirements for Truckers

Compliance and Standards

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Logistics

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Crossing the Border

We Take the Worry Out of Shipping Across the San Diego Border

Documentation Requirements

Insurance Requirements

Visa and Entry Requirements for Truckers

Compliance and Standards

More Solutions

Logistics

Yard Services

Equipment for Rent

We Take the Worry Out
of Shipping Across the
San Diego Border