Programs June 5, 2026
USMCA certificate of origin: how to pay 0% duty (and the mistakes that void it)
The certificate of origin is what lets you import under USMCA (T-MEC) preferential tariff treatment. What it is, how certification works, what rules of origin are, and why a 'Made in USA' product isn't enough to qualify.
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Compliance May 27, 2026
Electronic customs value declaration: mandatory from August 1, 2026 — what to do now
Mexico's Electronic Customs Value Declaration (MVE) becomes mandatory via VUCEM on August 1, 2026 (postponed on June 2). What it is, who's responsible, how customs value is determined, and what happens if you get it wrong.
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Compliance May 19, 2026
Mexican labeling NOMs for importers: 051, 003, 004 and the ones people forget
Mexico's Official Standards (NOMs) for labeling are the #1 cause of goods getting held at customs. Here's which NOM applies to your product, how customs verifies compliance, and what happens if you arrive mislabeled.
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Operations May 18, 2026
Mexican customs clearance step by step: from Bill of Lading to released entry
Exactly what happens between your goods arriving at port and leaving customs. Documents, typical timelines, the random selection mechanism, and where operations actually get stuck.
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Compliance April 30, 2026
Importing into Mexico without an importer registry: how an importer-of-record works
If your company wants to import but is not registered in Mexico's importer registry, an importer-of-record (IOR) solves the problem. Here's how it works and when it makes sense.
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