Shipping to Mexico

Shipping to Mexico can be a bit of a challenge due to security concerns, but it is simpler than shipping to other places, such as India. Almost the only thing that is prohibited from being shipped to Mexico is wooden pallets, because the Mexican Government wants to prevent diseases to the natural forests and animals [...]

Shipping to Mexico may be influenced by the rules and regulations instilled by the Mexico Secretary for Industry and commerce in order to protect consumers in Mexico. Proper labeling is required for the goods that are intended for resale and for the ones that are not. For the goods that will be resold in Mexico, [...]

There is one document you will have to double-check before shipping to Mexico and actually, when you are shipping to just about anywhere. This is the invoice. It has to be attached to anything that is not a document and it has to be done right or you will find that the commodity can be [...]

Mexico is an attractive market and many businesses that start of good in the USA want to expand there. Shipping to Mexico from the United States has become increasingly easy and many people send small packages to friends or a client they find on EBay but that is only a small percentage of the total [...]

Mexico actually had a very important role in international trade as it is one of the founding members of the World Trade Organization also known as WTO which was founded in 1995 and  is one of the most important organizations that promote free trade, better customs measures and fair competition. Shipping to Mexico has become [...]

Mexico is actually a founding member of the World Trade Organization and as exotic as the country may seem, shipping to Mexico is not that hard. Moreover, the country has free trade agreements with US, Canada due to the NAFTA agreement (initiated in 1994) and this means there are no barriers to trade in goods [...]

There are two general types of visas: non-immigrant and immigrant. A non-immigrant permit allows people to visit Mexico for a specific purpose and time frame, and then leave. An immigrant permit allows people to gain long term permanent residence in Mexico. It also provides the possibility of becoming a Mexican citizen. An immigrant has the [...]

The INM application form is the basic form for applying for any FM3 (No Immigrante) and FM2 (Inmigrante) matters.  The Formato Basico replaces the old FM1 form and is available online. The Pieza is your application ID number, and the INM office will give you the Contraseña and password when they accept your papers.  If [...]

There are several kinds of visas for Mexico, depending on the purpose of going to Mexico. For the moment, we will focus on the FM3, FM2, and FMM visas. The FMM (Short-Term Non-Immigrant Visa) is the common tourist visa issued when entering Mexico. It is the new replacement for the FMT. The FMM, like the [...]

If you plan to enter Mexico by land through the border crossing, bring a valid passport, or your original birth certificate and a valid photo ID like the driver’s license. These requirements are applicable to U.S. or Canadian citizens only. If you are of a different nationality, you may need other requirements, such as a [...]

With regards to business imports, Mexico allows only customs brokers to file requests for clearance of goods through customs. The person has to pass the prescribed examination before Mexico will license them to handle the customs brokerage activity on behalf of the general public. The customs brokers are business people that assist individuals and businesses [...]