Operations September 30, 2026
The packing list: the boring document that decides how fast you clear inspection
Nobody reviews the packing list until an officer opens the container. What it must contain, how it's cross-checked against invoice and B/L, why weights and package counts matter more than they look, and the format that avoids questions.
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Operations September 29, 2026
How to read a Bill of Lading: the one document that decides who takes your cargo
The B/L doesn't describe your goods — it controls them. What every field means, original versus telex release, why the consignee must match your Mexican tax ID, and what to check on the draft before it's issued.
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Operations September 22, 2026
What your commercial invoice must include to import into Mexico (and what the law doesn't ask for but customs needs)
Your supplier issues the invoice, but you answer for it. The minimum data Mexico's rules require, what isn't mandatory but supports your customs value, where suppliers go wrong, and a checklist to send them before shipment.
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Operations August 12, 2026
The import file: what each document does and which one stops the shipment
Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading or air waybill, certificate of origin, permits, customs authorization and the pedimento. Who issues each document, what it proves, and exactly what happens when it's missing or doesn't match.
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