Imports
$42.3M
Exports
$36.9M
Products imported
469
HS6 subheadings
Tecate is a smaller US-Mexico land port of entry in San Diego County, California, situated across from Tecate, Baja California. It handles a mix of passenger vehicles and limited commercial cargo, serving local cross-border trade and residents of the Tecate corridor. The port is known for lower congestion compared to San Ysidro and Otay Mesa, making it a practical option for certain regional shipments.
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Tecate accommodates limited commercial truck traffic, but its infrastructure is smaller than Otay Mesa or Calexico East. Importers with oversized or high-volume freight typically route shipments through larger nearby ports.
The Tecate port of entry operates on restricted hours compared to major crossings like San Ysidro. Trade professionals should verify current CBP-published hours before scheduling shipments, as hours may differ for commercial versus passenger lanes.
Tecate sees cross-border movement of agricultural products, beverages (notably beer from the Tecate brewery region), consumer goods, and personal imports from residents of the binational Tecate community.
Imports
$42.3MAug 2026
Exports
$36.9MAug 2026
| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $3.9M | |
| 2 | $3.2M | |
| 3 | $3.2M | |
| 4 | $2.7M | |
| 5 | $2.7M |
| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $6.2M | |
| 2 | $2.8M | |
| 3 |
| $1.6M |
| 4 | $1.1M |
| 5 | $1.1M |