CUSTOMS IN MEXICO

Customs

Descripción breve
In this section you can to find information about customs in Mexico.
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anayeli maldonado cordova
22610069@utgz.edu.mx
Index

Index …………………………………………………………………………1

Customs at Mexico City airport ………………………………….2

Cancun Airport …………………………………………………………….3

Customs in Veracruz …………………………………………………….4

How to Hire a Customs Broker from Mexico in Canada ...5

Customs in Matamoros …………………………………………………6

Customs in Guadalajara ………………………………………………...7

Customs in Tampico ……………………………………………………...8

What is a Customs broker and why do you need one? …….9

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Customs at Mexico City airport

I travel to Mexico City. Upon arriving at the airport there is frequently a long line waiting
to go through Immigration. (I have waited for as long as an hour.) On the other hand,
customs inspection has been virtually non-existent. You are generally just waved through.
It has been years since I have been asked to open my luggage. Upon my arrival here two
days ago the situation was exactly the opposite. There was no wait at all to go through
Immigration (most likely due to the reduced number of tourists), but it seemed that
everyone was having their luggage inspected at Customs. I do not know if Customs was on
some sort of special alert that day, or if this is the new normal. It was not just a cursory
inspection either. The customs officer thoroughly searched my suitcase, backpack and
camera case. He even asked to look in the passport pouch that I carry around my neck. He
also asked a lot of questions. I was a bit worried since my suitcase was full of gifts for my
Mexican friends. I was afraid that he was going to say that I was bringing in an excess of
foreign merchandise not for personal use. Fortunately, there was no problem, although it
sounded as if the man ahead of me was having a discussion with the inspector over the
fact that he had two laptops with him. As I said, I do not know if this was a special
situation, but it certainly was an out of the ordinary experience.

Bibliografía

Maldonado, A. (21 de Enero de 2023). google. Obtenido de https://www.linguee.es

(www.cbp.gov/trade/programs-administration/customs-br…, 2023)
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Cancun (google, 2023)Upon landing in the city, you
will be able to pick
up your luggage at the baggage claim areas. It must be presented with an international
traveller’s declaration after the designated persons in customs will inspect your luggage.

When you arrive at the boarding area, you must leave your belongings in a tray, as well as
accessories, belts, or any metallic object. When the green light comes, you may take your
belongings, leave the airport or enter a waiting room (in case of departing flights). When
you return to your place of origin, you will receive a Customs form that you will have to fill
out before you will go through a short inspection where you will have to wait for the
green light to appear before continuing. In case a red light appears, you will have to wait
for an inspection.

This is one of the most common questions travellers ask before visiting Cancun.

You can bring canned, bottled, or labelled food, medicines, clothes, and valuable items
under permission. All things will go to customs for inspection. At the end of the
examination, you will be able to leave with your personal belongings. If you have not
passed the inspection test, you will have to remain at the airport until the pass is validated
or your belongings are retained. This happens when entering or leaving the country.

Suppose you wish to carry medication, food, or any substance. In that case, it must be
prescribed by a certified doctor. You must have a prescription or letter of permission
stating that you require the medication or product for your well-being and carrying only
the necessary amount you will need during your stay in Mexico. In case of carrying
valuables, you must register them as yours before boarding the plane. We recommend
taking these items in your carry-on baggage. If you want to know more about the baggage
regulations for entering Mexico, you can consult the Mexican consulates (google, 2023)

Customs in Veracruz

The main job of a customs broker is to clear shipments of imported goods, (google, Bla.la,
2023) the necessary documentation for export shipments and collect taxes & duties. Many
importers rely on customs brokers to pull that information together and clear the goods
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through customs, customs brokers are now training importers to upgrade
their knowledge of transforming data into vital business data. Customs brokers are
offering a growing range of specialized services to help importers develop new product
lines, explore new markets, evaluate the impact of global change, and cut costs. Although,
there is no legal requirement for you to hire a customs broker to clear your goods and
shipments. However, many Exporters and importers opt to do so for convenience. To
engage in the customs brokers business, business owners must have a broker license. This
means that they have to get at least one individually licensed officer, associate or partner.
Not to get into the hassle of exams, costs and other difficulties to get a license, you can
grant your customs broker the authority to act on your behalf.

Goods imported for personal use are not intended for sale or for any commercial,
industrial, occupational, institutional or similar use.
All items brought into Canada must be properly declared.

This will allow border services officers to determine what duties and/or taxes you must
pay on the goods. As a consumer, you should not assume that an online purchase from a
retailer with a web address ending in “.ca” means that the goods are located within
Canada. Purchases from online retailers may require the vendor to ship the goods from
another country in which case, the item may be subject to duties and/or taxes as well as
administrative fees (fees assessed by a company who may handle the Customs declaration
on your behalf). Please note, consumers are not required to utilize the services of a third
party, such as a Customs Broker, and may choose to ‘self-assess’ any applicable duties
and/or taxes owing at a CBSA office that offers these services to the (dictionary, 2023)

How To Hire a Customs Broker from Mexico in Canada?

Because customs brokers leverage electronic communications both with clients and with
Canada Border Services Agency and other government agencies that control the
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importation and exportation of goods, your customs broker does not need to
have an actual office at the port of entry through which your goods enter or exit Canada.

Does your firm have a specific area of expertise? How do you provide this information to
prospective clients? Can you provide references from current clients with the same or
similar imports to mine?

Do you have experience with, and current knowledge of, the goods that will be imported by
my business? What do you require from me to begin development of my database records?
How do you let your clients know about regulatory changes that affect their goods?

How will we work together to develop a compliance plan to clarify our responsibilities and
minimize our exposure to administrative monetary penalties (AMPS)? And how will we
work together to ensure CBSA receives the electronic pre-arrival cargo information
needed to meet eManifest requirements, including the electronic transmission of advance
importer data? Do you offer trade compliance seminars or webinars for clients?

Will a single person be assigned to my account? Can I reach a live person 24/7/365?

Customs in Matamoros

The main job of a customs broker is to clear shipments of imported goods, prepare the
necessary documentation for export shipments and collect taxes & duties. Many importers
rely on customs brokers to pull that information together and clear the goods through
customs, customs brokers are now training importers to upgrade their knowledge of
transforming data into vital business data. Customs brokers are offering a growing range
of specialized services to help importers develop new product lines, explore new markets,
evaluate the impact of global change, and cut costs. Although, there is no legal
requirement for you to hire a customs broker to clear your goods and shipments.
However, many Exporters and importers opt to do so for convenience. To engage in the
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customs brokers business, business owners must have a broker license.
This means that they have to get at least one individually licensed officer, associate or
partner. Not to get into the hassle of exams, costs and other difficulties to get a license,
you can grant your customs broker the authority to act on your behalf.

An application for a licence must be made in the prescribed form and be submitted to the
chief officer of customs for the area in which the applicant proposes to transact business
as a customs broker.

8 (1) On receipt of an application for a licence and before a licence is issued, the chief
officer of customs to whom the application is made shall display, for a period of two weeks
in the customs office managed by him, a public notice of the application, setting out.

Customs in Guadalajara

By air, sea or land, TIBA Guadalajara offers services such as customs broker and freight
forwarder for local and multinational companies in the western states of Mexico, including
Michoacan, Nayarit, Colima, Sinaloa, Durango and Zacatecas. Our main customers are the
leading companies in the automotive, electronics, building materials, textiles and miner
industries.

TIBA also boasts the widest range of specialist services for your imports or exports:
Transportation of Bulk Liquids

Transportation of perishable goods

Drinks logistics

Automotive logistics
Hotel logistics

Event logistics
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Project cargo

Aerospace logistics
Consumer & Retail

Transportation building material

Renewable energies logistics

If your number one priority is to reduce transit times to a minimum, our door-to-door
services can transport your goods from your warehouse to the final destination. This is
perfect for scheduled shipments of material or clothes to replenish stock.

Customs in Tampico

The main job of a customs broker is to clear shipments of imported goods, prepare the
necessary documentation for export shipments and collect taxes & duties. Many importers
rely on customs brokers to pull that information together and clear the goods through
customs, customs brokers are now training importers to upgrade their knowledge of
transforming data into vital business data. Customs brokers are offering a growing range
of specialized services to help importers develop new product lines, explore new markets,
evaluate the impact of global change, and cut costs.

In Tampico, a lot of couriers also provide customs brokerage services. Courier transport
can be fast and efficient, but they are not the best when you have some challenges with
cargo. FedEx international shipping services automatically default to broker-inclusive,
meaning that FedEx serves as the shipment’s customs broker. There are some cases that
you need to confirm, the best way is to contact their support.
Find out more about FedEx services on their website: https://www.fedex.com/

What is a customs broker and why do you need one?

There’s no question that international trade can be difficult to master at first. There are
important decisions that need to be made every step of the way — which International
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Commercial Terms (incoterms) to use, whether to ship by air freight or ocean
freight, where to house your goods...the list goes on. Yet, with some expert and
professional help along the way, you can unlock the opportunity to sell your products
around the world.

Customs clearance is one particular area that causes confusion. To help you better
navigate the complexities of cross-border trade, in this article, we’re going to break down
what customs clearance entails, and talk about the role of a customs broker and when &
why you might need one. From the benefits of using a customs broker to the problems
you might face going it alone, we’ll discuss how a licensed customs broker can help you
find your feet in the world of international trade.

Starting with the basic role and responsibilities of a customs broker, to the differences
between a customs broker and a freight forwarder, get ready to discover everything you
need to know about trading overseas easily and professionally!

Customs clearance is an important and necessary procedure to permit the entry or exit of
goods into or out of a country. This process also reinforces any tariffs or regulations
relating to certain goods and will hold sellers accountable should they try to bypass the
rules.

To trade internationally, you’ll need to submit documents and information relating to the
goods in transit, commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and final destination.
Many governments use the customs clearance process in order to collect revenue, analyse
trade between countries and fight crime. All active trading ports around the world will put
cargo through a rigorous customs clearance process but the rules, regulations and tariffs
will differ from country to country.

Simplifying a complicated customs clearance process and preparing all necessary

documents and evidence on your behalf for government agencies, saving you time and
additional stress. This also gives you peace of mind that your shipment should pass the
customs clearance process with ease, and without delays.