Mexican Import Requirements

MEXICAN IMPORT REQUIREMENTS

Q1: Where can I find a guide for importing to Mexico?

http://www.aduanas.gob.mx/aduana_mexico/2007/A_Body_imp_exp.htm

Q2: I need to know the harmonized code and tariff of my products. Where can I get information on the Mexican duty rates and the Canadian ones?

A1: For importing to Mexico please refer to the SIAVI, harmonized code and tariff official website:
http://www.economia-snci.gob.mx/sic_php/ls23al.php?s=24&p=3&l=2#

A2: To obtain the precise information you can refer to the Custom Brokers website: http://www.caaarem.org.mx
A3: For exporting to Canada please refer to PBB, harmonized code and tariff website: http://www.pbb.com
A4: To obtain the precise information you can refer to: http://www.cscb.ca

Q3: What are the requirements for importing and exporting textiles and clothing from Mexico to Canada ?

A1: If you are a Canadian importer, contact the textiles division of the Export and Import Controls Bureau .
A2: Consult the Canada Border Services Agency 's Guide to the Treatment of Textiles, Textile Articles, and Apparel Under NAFTA .
A3: Contact a licensed Canadian Customs Broker. For more information, contact the Association of International Customs and Borders Agencies or visit the Canada Border Services Agency Web site.
A4: If you are a Mexican exporter, contact the local office of the Ministry of Economy for information about export procedures and forms. Or, consult the Ministry's Procedures, Requirements and Forms , and Foreign Trade pages. (Spanish only)
A5: You can also contact the National Association of Mexican Customs Brokers .

Q4: Where can I find information on Mexican countervailing duties and dispute settlement procedures?

A1: Visit the Ministry of the Economy's International Trading Practices Web page (Spanish only)
A2: Contact one of the Canadian Chambers of Commerce in Mexico .

Q5: Where can I find import regulations for health and pharmaceutical products in Mexico ?

A1: Visit the Mexican Ministry of Health (Spanish only).
A2: Consult the Aduana Mexico ( Mexico 's customs administration) Web site. (Spanish only)
A3: You can also contact the National Customs Brokers Association of Mexico
A4: Contact one of the Canadian Chambers of Commerce in Mexico .
A5: The Mexico office of the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service helps Canadians do business in Mexico and can advise you in this regard.

Q6: Can I import inputs and machines into Mexico on a temporary basis?

A1: Yes. There are two main programs that provide tax breaks on temporary imports: The Maquila (In-Bond) Program and PITEX , the Temporary Imports Program for the Production Export Goods

Q7: I invented a product and want to patent it in Mexico . How should I go about this? What right does a patent give me in Mexico ?

A1: You may apply for a patent, trademark or other types of intellectual or industrial property protection through IMPI , the Mexican Institute of Industrial property (Spanish only).
A2: You may also wish to consult the Canadian Intellectual Property Office's A Guide to Patents: Patent Protection . It includes general information on applying for a patent outside of Canada .

Q8: Where can I get information on standards, technical regulations or conformity-assessment procedures for NAFTA members?

Q9: Where can I get information on Mexico 's Free Trade Agreements?

A1: Visit the Publications section of this site.
A2: For the text of the North American Free Trade Agreement in Spanish, English or French, visit the NAFTA Secretariat Web site.