Mexico
Important
Require Shipper Tax ID ( Invoice & packing list ) , Cnee Tax ID, Cnee contact number, tax reference no
(CR/BIN/CUIT/FISCAL/RUC &DV/CNPJ) & HS (NCM) 6 digit code to check for acceptance.
All Mexican importers must register and be listed with the Official Register of Importers (Padrón de Importadores), maintained by the Secretariat of Finance and Public Credit (SHCP).
This registry also includes special sector registries. To import more than 400 different items (including agricultural products, textiles, chemicals, electronics, and auto parts), Mexican importers must apply to the SHCP for listing in these sector registries.
The basic Mexican import document is the Customs Declaration Form for customs clearance (Pedimento de Importación). It’s essential for all commercial crossings. Accompanying documents include a commercial invoice (in Spanish), a bill of lading, and compliance with Mexican product safety and performance regulations.
Imports
- The importer must have a valid importer number from Mexican Authorities
- Imported goods must conform to licensed activities of the importer
- Imported goods must be accompanied with an Bill of Lading / Air waybill, an Original Commercial Invoice and a Packing List
- HS Codes must be stated clearly on Commercial Invoice.
- The standard rate of VAT imposed on imported goods into Mexico
Required Documents
- Bill of Lading / Air waybill
- Original Commercial Invoice
- Packing List
Exports
- Original Commercial Invoice
- Customs Declaration
- The Customs Declaration needs to contain the exporter’s business registration number.
- For certain goods, anexport license is required.
Government Agencies
| Maxican Authorities | www.gob.mx |
| National Institute of Public Health | www.insp.mx/insp-overview.html |
Seaport
| Port of Manzanillo |
Airport
| Mexico City International Airport |
Prohibited and Restricted
- Monetary items including currency, fake money, and coins
- Publications that are offensive to religions, morals, human rights or aims to cause corruption and disorder
- Narcotics and drugs including heroin, opium, drugs raw material (powder, liquid), cannabis leaves, etc.
- Counterfeit goods covering all brands of clothes, machinery, shoes, electronics, watches etc.
- Fireworks*
- Ivory and ivory products*
- Furs*
- Jewelry, precious metals , stones, articles or antiques of exceptional high value*
- Bullion*
- Chemical waste and nuclear waste
- Hazardous as defined in IATA Regulations*
- Ammunitions*
- Human remains, including ashes*
- Animals, plants, food items and perishable*