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 […]
QUESTION: We are looking at importing glass windows which are enclosed in aluminum framing and classified under chapter 7610.10.00. The glass is made in Mexico from our supplier. The aluminum frames (we are told) are also manufactured in Mexico. If the raw material came from China, would we only need to be concerned with possible […]
QUESTION: We have just started shipping to Mexico via rail and a few questions have come up with regards to Rail BOLs and AES Exemption Statements. 1. Is there a separate rail BOL (or is the shipper provided BOL used)? 2. How do rail companies manage AES Exemption Statements if a separate BOL is not […]
QUESTION: It is our first time going through reconciliation submissions for related party maquiladora imports. I am looking for any tips and tricks or (hard) lessons learned you may have learned to make sure our submission is complete. For example the parties involved in your process, who does what and when, any internal sign-off and […]
QUESTION: We do not currently have a subsidiary or distributor in Mexico. We have some customers that purchase from us in the US and import directly themselves into Mexico. We have other potential customers that would like to purchase, but they are unable to import into Mexico. Our international sales team is wondering if we […]
QUESTION: Can anyone help me understand the Mexican import data entry requirements for a textile? Does Mexico require the actual manufacturer name, address, country, etc. (as is required in the US)? Specifically: • The textile product is classified as 5801.27 • My company is a distributor (not the manufacturer) of the textile • The manufacturer […]
QUESTION: Can anyone share the Mexican version of Explanatory Notes for Chapter 70? =========== Attached is the EN for chapters 48-97. https://www.icpainc.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Notas-Explicativas-2007-parte2-48-97.pdf =========== ================================================================
QUESTION: We import air shipments of plastic connectors from CN into San Diego under a T&E for export to MX. Before the goods get exported to MX, our forwarder takes them to a bonded warehouse for “manipulation”, whereby they verify the piece count before exportation. Is this “manipulation” step required? Can we skip this step […]
