Programs October 5, 2026
Drawback in Mexico: getting back the import duty on inputs you ended up exporting
Mexico's Draw Back program refunds the general import duty paid on goods that are later exported. What it covers, who can claim it, how the request works in broad terms, and when it beats IMMEX or PROSEC.
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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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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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Programs April 26, 2026
PROSEC: how to know if your industry qualifies
PROSEC lets you import inputs from specific sectors at reduced or zero tariff, with no requirement to export. Who qualifies and what the process looks like.
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