Also known as: MSDS, SDS, Material Safety Data Sheet
A technical document describing the physical and chemical properties of a substance or product, including safe handling information, hazards, first aid, and emergency procedures.
A Safety Data Sheet (SDS, formerly MSDS) is a mandatory technical document for the import and transport of chemical substances, hazardous products, and regulated materials. It contains 16 internationally standardized sections covering product identification, composition, hazards, first aid, firefighting measures, handling and storage, exposure controls, physical and chemical properties, stability, toxicology, ecology, disposal, transport, and applicable regulations.
Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs)
Measures other than tariffs that countries impose on international trade to protect health, safety, environment, and domestic industry.
DocumentsHealth Import Certificate
A document issued by COFEPRIS authorizing the import of products that may affect human health, such as food, beverages, cosmetics, and medical devices.
DocumentsTransport Document
A generic document covering the movement of goods by any mode of transport (sea, air, land, or rail) that is an indispensable requirement for customs clearance.
DocumentsCarta Porte (Bill of Lading)
A document covering the transport of goods by land within Mexico, mandatory as a CFDI tax document supplement since 2022.