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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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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Operations June 15, 2026
VUCEM: the single window and why your operation is already 100% digital
Mexico's VUCEM single window centralizes permits, certificates and invoices (COVE) on one platform linked to your customs entry. What it is, how the e-document and e-signature work, and why a badly digitized document stops your clearance.
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Compliance May 27, 2026
Electronic customs value declaration: postponed to October 1, 2026 — what to do now
Mexico's MVE was postponed again: it becomes mandatory via VUCEM on October 1, 2026 (fourth extension, published July 31). What it is, who's responsible, how customs value is determined, and what to do with the extra time.
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