Compliance September 15, 2026
Registering on Mexico's Importer Registry: the requirements that actually stop you
The application is free, online and resolved in business days. What stops it is almost never the form: it's the tax address, the compliance opinion or shareholders never updated. What to have ready before you apply.
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Compliance July 20, 2026
Customs broker authorization in Mexico: what you sign when you hand over your operation
The encargo conferido is the electronic authorization an importer grants a customs broker to clear goods on its behalf. What it means, what liability you keep and how to revoke it.
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Compliance July 14, 2026
Mexico importer registry suspension: causes, reactivation and how to prevent it
A suspension from Mexico's Importer Registry can stop customs clearance and add storage costs. Learn common causes, how to reactivate it and how to prevent another interruption.
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Compliance June 15, 2026
Sector-specific importer registry: why your general registry isn't enough
Being on Mexico's Importer Registry isn't enough if your goods are in Annex 10: steel, textiles, footwear and chemicals require a separate sector registry. What it is, which sectors it covers, and why a suspension freezes your container.
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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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