For importing goods to Mexico, they require multiple steps and requirements depending on the type of product. Here are the basics:
- Federal register of Taxpayers (RFC):
The importer must be registered with the Service Tax Administration (SAT) as a moral or physical person with economic activity related with the foreign trade. - List of Importers:
It is mandatory to be enrolled in the Register of Importers of the SAT, and, in some cases, in the list of Importers of Specific Sectors, depending on the product to import. - Customs Broker:
Hire the services of a customs broker or customs agency to facilitate the paperwork and customs clearance. - Tariff Classification:
To determine the tariff of the product in the Harmonized System. This sets the taxes, fees, and restrictions apply. - Regulatory Compliance:
Check if the product requires Official Mexican Standards (NOMs) or other security requirements, labelling, health, etc
To comply with the regulations, non-tariff (permits, phytosanitary certificates, etc). - Required Documentation:
Commercial invoice.
Packing list (if applicable).
Certificate of origin as the case may be (for trade agreements like the T-MEC, EUR 1 among others ).
Bill of lading (Bill of Lading) or air waybill.
Request for import. - Fees and Taxes:
Cover tariffs (according to the tariff).
Pay VAT and other applicable taxes.
Pay the fees of the broker. - Customs Clearance:
Perform the operation of income on a mexican customs, where we inspect the goods and verify the compliance of the regulations. - Restrictions and Prohibitions:
Confirm that the product is not restricted or prohibited to import in Mexico. - International Agreements:
Take advantage of treaties such as the T-MEC, TLCUEM , EUR 1 and others to have tariff benefits.
*In case you do not have the list of importers can be considered the use of our comercializadora.
