Mexico Customs Clearance Guide: How Can Foreign Trade Enterprises Clear Customs Smoothly?

With the increasingly frequent trade exchanges between China and Mexico, Chinese enterprises investments in Mexico are also increasing continuously. This also brings an important question: how to meet the customs clearance requirements of the Mexican customs? Whether the customs clearance documents are prepared adequately directly affects whether the goods can be cleared smoothly. Today, we will provide a detailed interpretation of various customs clearance documents required for exports to Mexico to help everyone better cope with the inspections of the Mexican customs.

II. Commercial Invoice

The commercial invoice is one of the important documents necessary for the export of goods to Mexico. It must be signed by the exporter and indicate the following contents:

III. Certificate of Origin

The place and date of issue of the invoice

1. andThe names and detailed addresses of the exporter and the importerAll costs related to the shipment.
2. including freight, insurance, etc.It should be noted that the original invoice provided by Chinese exporters must be accompanied by a

Spanish translation. The original or copy of the invoice also needs to be accompanied by a certificate declared by the exporter that the value of the goods and other documents are true and reliable. In addition, forgoods, the invoice should be handed over to the carrier, and theAir Transportationnumber of the air waybillshould be indicated on each copy of the invoice..

III.It is recommended to verify through the following methods:Certificate

Mexico requires a certificate of origin for some specific products, such as:

• Food, toys, footwear, textiles, chemical products, electrical equipment, hand tools, pipe fittings, and fluoriteetc.

When these products enter Mexico, if a certificate of origin is not provided, they may faceanti - dumping duties ranging from 52% to 1105%. However, products with an export value of no more than $1000 are exempt from submitting a certificate of origin. The certificate of origin must be issued by a chamber of commerce and accompanied by a notarized copy to ensure its legal effect.

V. Bill of Lading

Chinese exporters need to provide apacking listand at least two copies to the Mexican customs broker or transporter. In addition, aSpanish packing instructionshould also be attached. The packing list should describe in detail thematerial, structure, sealing material, and volumeof each container so that the customs can accurately check the goods information.

VI. Quality Certificate

Bill of Lading is an important certificate for cargo transportation and the following information must be indicated:

• Trademark and quantity of the goods.
• Type of the goods packagingThe names and detailed addresses of the exporter and the importerWeight of the commodity and the total amount of the goods.
• Names and detailed addresses of the shipper, consignee and notifying party.
• Port of destination, product description, number of the cargo manifestandDate and signature of the carriers official receipt of goods and loading onto the vessel.

Local companies or individuals in Mexico must provide the postal code and one of the following four items on the Bill of Lading:

1. Federal Taxpayer Registry Code (RFC).
2. Tax Identification Number (TIN).
3. Value-Added Tax Number (VAT).
4. Tax Registration Number (TAX ID).

Mexican customs usually接受电放和SEAWAY BILLbutdoes not accept release of documents at the port of destinationTherefore, special attention should be paid when preparing the Bill of Lading.

VII. Additional Tariff Guarantee for Under - valued Goods (if applicable)

The Mexican government stipulates that some imported products must be provided withCertificate of Qualityto prove that they meet local quality standards. These products include:

• Ceramic and glass products, household appliances, electronic products, industrial instruments, photocopying equipment, pipe fittings, pumps and valves, radios and televisions, rubber productsetc.

Enterprises need to prepare relevant quality certification documents in advance to complete customs clearance smoothly.

VIII. Certificate of Conformity to Product Safety Specifications (if applicable)

If the Mexican customs deems that the declared value of the goods is too low, it may require the enterprise to provide additionalTariff Guaranteeto ensure the rationality and compliance of the declared value.

The import certificate is an important document in international trade, proving that the goods are legally imported into the destination country. The import certificate of Mexico needs to be filled out in a specific format and meet the various requirements of the Mexican customs. This is a legal voucher for the goods to enter Mexico.

According to relevant Mexican regulations, some products also need to provideDocuments certifying compliance with Mexican product safety specificationswhen imported, to ensure that the product safety meets local requirements.

Conclusion

Generally speaking, the customs clearance process of the Mexican customs has certain requirements for export enterprises, especially in the preparation and accuracy of documents. Before exporting, enterprises must ensure that all documents are complete, the content is true and complies with local regulations, so as to pass customs smoothly. For enterprises exporting to Mexico for the first time, it is recommended to cooperate with professional customs brokers or logistics companies to better meet the various requirements of the Mexican customs and ensure that the goods arrive at the destination smoothly. I hope this article can provide some help for your customs clearance journey in Mexico. Lets embrace more trade opportunities together!