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Tips on Mexican Imports. (
Southbound Shipments ) |
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If we make a comparison between northbound and southbound
operations from a Mexican Customs Broker's point of view, we can
conclude that southbound operations a far more difficult because
of the non-duty import regulations in Mexico. It is very true
that these regulations depend on the type of operation, the type
of material, and the way this material is being shipped. And, it
is also very true that the Mexican Customs Broker is responsible
that the information stated on the import pedimento (official
customs document) belongs to the physical material being
shipped. Some of the U.S. exporters take this point for granted,
and do not ship accordingly with Mexican customs regulations;
meaning that they might state on the invoice that they are
sending 100 pieces of "x" material, and they are really sending
105 pieces; 5 more pieces just in case 5 are damaged or useless.
This is when the problems start rolling in. Shipment going into
Mexico can be red-lighted, they can be inspected in type,
quantities and in nature; and they can be seized by customs
because of these malpractices. |
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The following information is targeted to Mexican Importers, and
it is intended to facilitate and speed up the import process
while trying to bring goods into Mexico. |
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Before anything, we must make you understand that Mexican
Customs does not tolerate error, any human mistake to them does
not exist, therefore is intentional, and that customs inspectors
have orders to "get you". While Mexican Customs has take on the
roll of a burocratic government branch that is out to hunt down
"wrong-doers", they are taking anyone and everyone with them,
including importers and brokers with clean records but with one
human error on a single shipment. So it is very important that
you understand this phrase: "Mexican Customs is out to get me".
Our tips to Mexican Importers are the following: |
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Always ask your vendor or shipper for a correct invoice, correct
certificate and a valid packing list. The invoice must contain
the information stated by Mexican law. |
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Be sure to send your vendor your correct fiscal name, address
and Tax Identification (RFC), and make sure he uses that
information on the invoice and certificates. This information
has the be the same one stated on the R-1 form when opening the
business or R-2 form when changing the fiscal address.. |
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You have got to keep in mind that Mexican Customs does not
tolerate errors. Any mistake the paperwork has, its considered
grounds for penalties or even seizure. You must demand
your vendor to correct the paperwork themselves, and not anyone
else. |
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Ask you forwarder or broker to check the goods being imported
before they are shipped into Mexico. |
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Ask your broker of any non-duty regulations pertaining to goods
to wish to import, before shipping them to the border. It is
important to understand that some goods need special permits to
be imported, and sometimes those permits take time to obtain. |
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If you wish to import under a Maquila or Pitex program, be sure
you have the correct permits to import the goods temporarily
into Mexico. Check the Hts's and descriptions you wish to
import, and make sure they are stated on the permits. |
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