Programs September 2, 2026
Import quotas in Mexico: the legal way to pay less duty (and why almost nobody uses it)
With Mexico's 2026 tariffs on non-FTA countries, quotas stopped being a niche topic. What a quota is, direct allocation versus public auction, how the quota certificate works in VUCEM, and why most importers find out after the call has closed.
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Programs August 28, 2026
The Rule Eight permit: how to apply and why it runs out early
The permit doesn't authorize an input — it authorizes a quantity of it. Every entry draws against that balance, and when it's gone it's gone, even if the permit is still valid. How to apply through VUCEM, what the application asks for, and how to size the quantities.
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Programs August 24, 2026
The annual operations report: the filing that suspends the most IMMEX programs
A report filed once a year with Mexico's Ministry of Economy decides whether your program stays alive. What the RAOCE is, the full suspension and cancellation calendar, what breaks while you are suspended, and how to fix it.
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Compliance July 14, 2026
Mexico import permits and automatic notices: when you need them and how to keep cargo moving
Prior permits, automatic notices and automatic permits are different requirements. Learn how to identify the one tied to your tariff code before customs clearance.
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Programs June 8, 2026
Rule Eight (Regla Octava): how to import inputs at 0% to manufacture in Mexico
Rule Eight is a prior import permit from Mexico's Ministry of Economy that lets you import inputs, parts and machinery under heading 98.02 at a preferential rate. What it is, who can use it, requirements, and why it matters more than ever now.
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Compliance June 5, 2026
Countervailing and antidumping duties: the hidden cost that can double your import (especially from China)
A countervailing duty is an extra charge against unfair trade practices that can multiply the cost of importing. What they are, how to know if your tariff code has one in force, why they hit China sourcing so hard, and how they affect cost.
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