Also known as: International e-commerce, Cross-border digital trade
Buying and selling goods and services through digital platforms between buyers and sellers in different countries, subject to each jurisdiction's customs and tax regulations.
Cross-border e-commerce is the buying and selling of goods and services online between parties in different countries. It has grown exponentially with platforms like Amazon, Alibaba, Shein, and Temu. In Mexico, e-commerce imports are subject to the same customs regulations as traditional imports, though simplified procedures exist for low-value shipments. USMCA includes a specific digital trade chapter prohibiting tariffs on electronic transmissions and promoting free data flow.
Cross-Border E-Commerce
The purchase and sale of goods and services through digital platforms between buyers and sellers in different countries, subject to customs regulations.
CustomsSimplified Customs Clearance
A reduced customs procedure applicable to low-value shipments, non-commercial samples, household goods, and other merchandise qualifying for expedited processing with minimal documentation.
TradeNon-Tariff Barrier
Any government measure other than a tariff that restricts, hinders, or increases the cost of international trade, including quotas, licenses, technical standards, sanitary requirements, and bureaucratic procedures.
TradeUSMCA (T-MEC)
Trade agreement between the United States, Mexico, and Canada that replaced NAFTA in July 2020, governing trade, investment, and intellectual property rules.