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Customs in Mexico

Custom Broker

Foreign trade projects, public or private, require constant bringing up to date in different aspects such as codes regulations, custom formalities, duties and legal aspects and precepts.

Therefore, custom brokers more than just taking the necessary steps to put the merchandise through customs, became advisors in foreign trade and international logistics.

By doing so, clients not only obtain the best applicable tariffs for their every day projects, but through consulting and deliberating, work together with foreign trade experts in developing better products, system and strategies promoting trade an d international commerce.

Necessary Documentation for Import/Export Operations

To be able to import or export merchandise it is required to present necessary official approved document, this document is called: "pedimento" (means requirment) and it has to be completed by a Mexican Custom broker.

In the case in which the merchandise is subject to regulations and non-duty restrictions, which are fulfilled through electronic means, the “pedimento” has to include the electronic signature that proves fulfillment of the same requirements.

The documentation you need to include is the following:

  • Commercial invoice that contains all the requirements and data that Mexican authorities establish by rules such as: complete address, complete company name, description on merchandise.
  • Airway bill, bill of lading.
  • The document that proves the fulfillment of regulations and non duty restrictions that proceed;
  • Certificate of origin.
  • Estimated price guarantee in case Mexican autority (SCH)P estimates a higher than declared values in the merchandise being imported.
  • In case of it being merchandise that is identifiable by serial number, make, model, technical specifications, all this information must be contained in the “pedimento”.

Only Mexican custom brokers can do the necessary red tape of the foreign commerce operations done with Mexico.

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