About Us
U.S. Shell Inc. is a wholesale only supplier of seashells and sealife.

U.S. Shell has evolved from a small company established in 1950 by Captain Bud Harris
in Port Isabel, Texas; selling handmade beach combing souvenirs to the largest retail and
wholesale distributor, importer and exporter of seashells and nautical accessories in the
world.  U.S. Shell currently imports an average of 100 tons of seashells weekly and provides
employment for approximately 1000 people worldwide. It also operates two retail stores in
Texas. Seven Seas in Los Fresnos and The Harris Sea Castle in Port Isabel are considered
the worlds premier shell and nautical gift shops with giant five story seashells flanking the
entrances, man made quarter mile long colossal ocean reef, and interiors featuring an amazing
display of pirates, sea galleon, tropical gifts and a huge array of unique merchandise!
The wholesale division includes a three acre, 126,000 sq. ft. distribution center, with state of
the art warehouse and shipping facilities. An in house novelty production, expansive showroom
and business offices are also housed in the distribution center. U.S. Shell leads the industry in
the development of new shell products, craft books and promotion of nautical by-products.
U.S. Shell has been owned by four generations of the Harris family. Robert Harris, his wife Liz,
and their two children; actively take part in the business as well as Mille Harris and five
grandchildren growing up in the business. They are supported by a staff of long-time,
energetic and faithful employees. The Harris family attribute the success of their business to their
faith in God, the dedication of their conscientious employees and business ethics that treat
customers and employees with respect and fairness with the determination to insure success
of all. We look forward to a bright future committed to the finest customer service and the
expansion of the industry.

For Customer Service questions please email us
customerservice@usshell.com
For Sales questions please email us at sales@usshell.com
or call us at 956-554-4500.