Practical guides on foreign trade, forwarding, customs clearance and logistics operations from Mexico.https://tradeway.mx/en-UShttps://tradeway.mx/en/blog/authorized-economic-operator-oea-mexico/https://tradeway.mx/en/blog/authorized-economic-operator-oea-mexico/Mexico's OEA (AEO) certification cuts physical inspections, grants express lanes and international recognition (C-TPAT, EU AEO). What it is, the SAT's requirements, the real benefits, and when it's worth it for an importing SME.Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTProgramsAEOOEAAuthorized Economic OperatorSATC-TPATsupply chain securitycustoms clearancemutual recognitionEquipo TradeWayhttps://tradeway.mx/en/blog/sector-specific-importer-registry-mexico/https://tradeway.mx/en/blog/sector-specific-importer-registry-mexico/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.Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTCompliancesector-specific importer registryAnnex 10RGCEimporter registrysteeltextilesSATcomplianceregistry suspensionEquipo TradeWayhttps://tradeway.mx/en/blog/vucem-single-window-mexico/https://tradeway.mx/en/blog/vucem-single-window-mexico/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.Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTOperationsVUCEMsingle windowCOVEe-documente-signaturecustoms clearancenon-tariff regulationsdigitalizationforeign tradeEquipo TradeWayhttps://tradeway.mx/en/blog/carta-porte-31-what-it-is-penalties/https://tradeway.mx/en/blog/carta-porte-31-what-it-is-penalties/Mexico's Carta Porte 3.1 complement is the only valid version and mandatory since July 2024. What it covers, who must issue it, how it cross-checks against your import entry, and the SAT penalties for errors.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTOperationscarta porteCFDIcarta porte complement 3.1truckingSATgoods in transitpenaltiescomplianceEquipo TradeWayhttps://tradeway.mx/en/blog/rule-eight-importing-inputs-mexico/https://tradeway.mx/en/blog/rule-eight-importing-inputs-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.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTProgramsrule eightregla octavaheading 98.02PROSECIMMEXMinistry of EconomyinputsmanufacturingtariffsEquipo TradeWayhttps://tradeway.mx/en/blog/tariffs-imports-china-non-fta-countries/https://tradeway.mx/en/blog/tariffs-imports-china-non-fta-countries/Since January 1, 2026 Mexico applies tariffs of up to 50% on 1,463 tariff lines of goods from countries without a free trade agreement. What changed, which sectors it hits, and how origin and USMCA can shield your cost.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTCompliancetariffsChinanon-FTA countriesLIGIEUSMCAtariff classificationlanded costPlan MéxicocomplianceEquipo TradeWayhttps://tradeway.mx/en/blog/certificate-of-origin-usmca-rules-of-origin/https://tradeway.mx/en/blog/certificate-of-origin-usmca-rules-of-origin/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.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTProgramscertificate of originUSMCAT-MECrules of originpreferential tariff treatmentregional value contentdutyimportEquipo TradeWayhttps://tradeway.mx/en/blog/countervailing-antidumping-duties-mexico/https://tradeway.mx/en/blog/countervailing-antidumping-duties-mexico/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.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTCompliancecountervailing dutiesantidumpingunfair trade practicesdumpingMinistry of EconomyUPCIChina importsdutycostsEquipo TradeWayhttps://tradeway.mx/en/blog/undervaluation-customs-value-sat-enforcement-mexico/https://tradeway.mx/en/blog/undervaluation-customs-value-sat-enforcement-mexico/Declaring a lower customs value than the real one is one of the SAT's priority enforcement targets. How it's detected, what precautionary seizure and PAMA are, what estimated prices mean, and how to make your declared value hold up.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTComplianceundervaluationcustoms valueenforcementSATestimated pricesPAMAprecautionary seizureCustoms LawcomplianceEquipo TradeWayhttps://tradeway.mx/en/blog/customs-value-declaration-mexico/https://tradeway.mx/en/blog/customs-value-declaration-mexico/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.Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTCompliancecustoms value declarationMVEVUCEMcustoms valuedutiable additionsCustoms LawcomplianceimportEquipo TradeWayhttps://tradeway.mx/en/blog/demurrage-detention-storage-hidden-costs/https://tradeway.mx/en/blog/demurrage-detention-storage-hidden-costs/What each charge is, when the clock starts, how many free days you get, and the five real reasons a container racks up thousands of dollars in extra charges.Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTOperationsdemurragedetentionstoragefree dayscarrierlogistics costsEquipo TradeWayhttps://tradeway.mx/en/blog/tariff-classification-hs-code-mexico/https://tradeway.mx/en/blog/tariff-classification-hs-code-mexico/How goods are classified under Mexico's TIGIE, what the tariff line and NICO define, and why a wrong classification is the #1 cause of fines and held cargo.Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTCompliancetariff classificationHS codeTIGIENICOdutiescustomsEquipo TradeWayhttps://tradeway.mx/en/blog/bonded-warehouse-strategic-bonded-facility-mexico/https://tradeway.mx/en/blog/bonded-warehouse-strategic-bonded-facility-mexico/The three regimes that let you defer duties and VAT while your goods wait. Real differences, when to use each, and what it does for your cash flow.Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTProgramsbonded warehousefiscal depositRFEstrategic bonded facilityVATcash flowEquipo TradeWayhttps://tradeway.mx/en/blog/noms-labeling-imports-mexico/https://tradeway.mx/en/blog/noms-labeling-imports-mexico/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.Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTComplianceNOMlabelingcustomscomplianceimportEquipo TradeWayhttps://tradeway.mx/en/blog/customs-clearance-mexico-step-by-step/https://tradeway.mx/en/blog/customs-clearance-mexico-step-by-step/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.Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTOperationscustoms clearancepedimentocustoms brokerimportSATEquipo TradeWayhttps://tradeway.mx/en/blog/us-mexico-border-crossings-laredo-nogales-tijuana/https://tradeway.mx/en/blog/us-mexico-border-crossings-laredo-nogales-tijuana/Three border crossings handle 80% of US–Mexico land freight. We compare transit times, costs, congestion, and inland routes to decide where your goods should cross.Sun, 17 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTRoutesborder crossingLaredoNogalesTijuanaland freightUS-MexicoEquipo TradeWayhttps://tradeway.mx/en/blog/incoterms-2020-explained-plain-language/https://tradeway.mx/en/blog/incoterms-2020-explained-plain-language/DDP, FOB, EXW, CIF — the 11 Incoterms 2020 translated to plain English. Who carries the cost, who takes the risk, and where each party's responsibility ends.Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTOperationsincotermsforwardingcustomscomplianceTradeWay Teamhttps://tradeway.mx/en/blog/importing-without-importer-registry/https://tradeway.mx/en/blog/importing-without-importer-registry/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.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTComplianceimporter registryIORimportSMEEquipo TradeWayhttps://tradeway.mx/en/blog/what-is-immex/https://tradeway.mx/en/blog/what-is-immex/The IMMEX program lets you import inputs without paying VAT as long as you re-export within a deadline. Who qualifies, how much it saves, and what implementation looks like.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTProgramsIMMEXmanufacturingexportincentiveEquipo TradeWayhttps://tradeway.mx/en/blog/fcl-vs-lcl-ocean-freight/https://tradeway.mx/en/blog/fcl-vs-lcl-ocean-freight/FCL means full container, LCL means consolidated cargo. Here's how each is priced, the typical breakeven points, and when LCL ends up costing more.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTOperationsforwardingoceanFCLLCLcontainerEquipo TradeWayhttps://tradeway.mx/en/blog/transit-times-asia-mexico/https://tradeway.mx/en/blog/transit-times-asia-mexico/How long a shipment takes today from China, Korea or Japan to the main Mexican ports. Tables by mode, recommendations and factors that change the timeline.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTRoutesAsiaChinaoceanairtransit timesEquipo TradeWayhttps://tradeway.mx/en/blog/prosec-how-to-know-if-it-applies/https://tradeway.mx/en/blog/prosec-how-to-know-if-it-applies/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.Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTProgramsPROSECtariffsmanufacturingincentiveEquipo TradeWay