FOREIGN TRADE AND CUSTOMS
Today, economic operators face significant challenges in their international trade flows due to constant macro- and microeconomic changes, as well as regulatory changes affecting supply chains in an interconnected world.
In Mexico, these economic operators, whether manufacturing, maquiladora and export services companies (IMMEX) or companies that trade foreign goods, have faced multiple regulatory changes over time. These changes come from the evolution and growing sophistication of the oversight activities of Mexican customs authorities.
At our firm, we provide specialized Foreign Trade and Customs services to economic operators to help them successfully navigate the regulatory complexities of this field, whether at the onboarding, start-up, or operational maturity stage. Our approach is based on customs compliance, the timely identification and mitigation of risks, and the leveraging of existing opportunities according to each business model.
Our services include the following:
Customs diagnostic and due diligence. Compliance reviews, customs optimization of the business model, and risks in acquisitions.
Customs valuation and tariff classification. Customs valuation studies, transfer pricing–related cases, and advance rulings.
VAT-IEPS certification and trade promotion programs. IMMEX, PROSEC, Rule 8th, Bonded Warehouse, and Annex 24 and 30 controls.
Free Trade Agreements. Origin analysis, use of trade agreements, and support during origin verifications.
Recent customs reforms. Advice on undervaluation, electronic declaration of value, traceability, and the electronic customs file.
Technology. Advice on using technology tools to streamline customs processes and optimize control of the Foreign Trade function.
Customs audits and litigation. Desk audits, on-site audits, PAMA proceedings, and defense before the authorities.