Operations July 6, 2026
Customs inspection in Mexico: the traffic-light system and why your cargo goes red
When you file the customs entry, an automated mechanism decides whether your goods clear freely (green) or go to inspection (red). What customs checks in a red-lane inspection, what happens if there's a discrepancy, and how to lower your odds of going red.
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Programs July 6, 2026
Customs regimes in Mexico: the 6 and which one fits your operation
The customs regime you choose defines how much you pay, how long the goods can stay and what obligations you take on. We explain the six regimes in Mexico's Customs Law — definitive, temporary, fiscal deposit, transit, bonded facility and RFE — and when each applies.
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Operations July 6, 2026
Import taxes in Mexico: IGI, DTA, VAT and prevalidation (what you actually pay)
Importing isn't just paying the tariff. The customs entry also adds the IGI, the DTA, VAT, prevalidation and sometimes IEPS or antidumping duties. We break down each item and how the real cost of your operation is calculated.
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Operations June 15, 2026
VUCEM: the single window and why your operation is already 100% digital
Mexico's VUCEM single window centralizes permits, certificates and invoices (COVE) on one platform linked to your customs entry. What it is, how the e-document and e-signature work, and why a badly digitized document stops your clearance.
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