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Import Value
$3.6B
Export Value
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Products
1848
Otay Mesa is the primary commercial truck crossing in the San Diego region, located in the southeastern portion of San Diego, California, across from Mesa de Otay in Tijuana, Baja California. It is one of the busiest commercial ports of entry on the US-Mexico border, processing billions of dollars in trade annually including electronics, auto parts, medical devices, and manufactured goods from Tijuana's maquiladora sector. The port features dedicated commercial vehicle lanes, FDA examination facilities, and USDA inspection services.
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Otay Mesa was purpose-built for commercial truck traffic and features dedicated freight lanes, on-site FDA and USDA inspection facilities, and infrastructure designed to handle high volumes of commercial vehicles, making it far more efficient for cargo than the passenger-focused San Ysidro crossing.
Electronics manufacturers, medical device companies, automotive parts suppliers, and apparel producers with maquiladora operations in Tijuana are among the heaviest users of Otay Mesa, given its proximity to Tijuana's industrial parks.
Yes, Otay Mesa supports FAST (Free and Secure Trade) lanes for C-TPAT certified importers and carriers, enabling expedited cargo processing and reduced inspection times for pre-approved commercial shipments.
Imports
Exports
| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | RECEPTION APPARATUS FOR TELEVISION, COLOR, NESOI | $485.2M |
| 2 | MTR VEH TRANS GDS SPK IG IN C P ENG, GVW NOV 5 MTN | $413.7M |
| 3 | INSTR & APPL F MEDICAL SURGICAL DENTAL VET, NESOI | $229.9M |
| 4 | IMPORTS OF ARTICLES EXPORTED & RETURNED, NO CHANGE | $166.7M |
| 5 | HEARING AIDS | $117.7M |
| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SPARK-IGNTN RECPRCTING PISTON ENGINE ETC > 1000 CC | $54.4M |
| 2 | SOUPS AND BROTHS AND PREPARATIONS THEREFOR | $46.3M |
| 3 | INSTR & APPL F MEDICAL SURGICAL DENTAL VET, NESOI | $40.2M |
| 4 | HEARING AIDS |
| $37.3M |
| 5 | GAS TURBINE PARTS NESOI | $37.1M |