QUESTION: Has anyone ever dealt with a MX agency called COFEPRIS? We are being tasked by a new MX Customs Broker to prepare a letter for COFEPRIS related to the importation of a food related product but our previous customs broker never asked for it. ========== Answer: The Federal Commission for Protection against Sanitary Risk […]
QUESTION: Has anyone seen info on new labeling requirements for goods exported to Mexico? Can you provide a link to the new underlying regulation if so? We are being told label must have (jn Spanish on outer carton): · Descripción del product · CONTENIDO NETO · HECHO EN … · Importador (Nombre, Direccion, y # […]
QUESTION: Does anyone have a MX NOM training presentation they can share? We want to give this training to design engineers and mechanical engineers for ag machinery and equipment. Who else should be in the audience? It would be a funnel training – Large concepts to detailed process. Should it be broke up into two […]
QUESTION: Does anyone know how to find the Mexico export control list/regulations? Years ago MX was using the HTS for export control, but when they joined Wassenar a few years ago my understanding is they came up with their own “CCL”/control list and regulations. I’d like to find that as we export a lot from […]
QUESTION: I am trying to understand the import process for a company laptop into Mexico. An express courier, NOT MX CUSTOMS, rejected the shipment and advised that because this is an electronic item we needed to provide documentation that the laptop met local NYCE standards and that this merchandise must be certified by a proper […]
QUESTION: We are exporting an item to Mexico that has an HS Code with a correlating NOM requirement. Our customs broker is advising us that we need a NOM. However, I was in contact with a MX importer of the same exact item and they advise that a NOM is not required. I have read […]
QUESTION: I’m trying to export a laptop, docking station and cell phone to a new distributor we hired in Mexico. The shipment value is ~$2600. It was returned to us, stating that shipments with electronics require NYCE Certification. The certification process requires samples to be sent to a testing facility in Mexico. We do not […]
QUESTION: Like other companies mine is looking at having some items that are currently being manufactured in China moved to North America specifically to Mexico at our Maquiladora operation. I am being advised that some of the components will still have to be sourced from China. I am looking for peoples experience and insight on […]
QUESTION: Please advise if any members have been asked to produce a NAFTA certificate for a Mexican importer as illustrated below: Product imported into Mexico is Duty Free currently. Mexican importer claims if they have NAFTA certificate at time of import and present to customs, they get a XX% reduction in VAT/Sales tax. They are […]
QUESTION: We are buying product in the U.S. from a company that has a maquiladora operation in Mexico. Typically, this company acts as IOR and delivers the product to their customers in the U.S. From my experiences this is typically how it works as the Mexican entity is the exporter and the U.S. entity must […]
QUESTION: What is the MPF (DTA) for imports into Mexico? Where is the specific DTA % mentioned in MX Customs regulations? Is this waived if NAFTA is claimed? %%%%%%%%%% ANSWER: There is no MPF if NAFTA qualified product. ================================================================
QUESTION: I need to request an official ruling from MX Customs. Does anyone have any advice? Is it the uphill battle I’ve heard it is? ************** Answers: Is it a customs ruling on classification? It can be challenging especially with the recent change in leadership. I recommend reaching out to local counsel and your customs […]
