Regulations
Mexican Customs Law
Also known as: Customs Law, Ley Aduanera
The federal legal framework governing the entry, exit, and control of goods, their transport, customs clearance, and all acts arising from foreign trade in Mexico.
Also known as: Customs Law, Ley Aduanera
The federal legal framework governing the entry, exit, and control of goods, their transport, customs clearance, and all acts arising from foreign trade in Mexico.
The Mexican Customs Law (Ley Aduanera) is the primary legal framework governing all foreign trade operations in Mexico. It establishes obligations for importers, exporters, and customs brokers, defines customs regimes, clearance procedures, infractions, penalties, and customs authority powers.
Customs Clearance
The complete set of procedures and formalities required for goods to legally enter or exit a country through customs.
LogisticsCustoms Regime
The legal-customs treatment applied to goods based on their intended purpose in the country, determining importer/exporter obligations.
CustomsCustoms Broker
A licensed individual authorized by Mexico's tax authority (SAT) to process customs clearance of goods on behalf of importers and exporters.
CustomsCustoms Declaration (Pedimento)
The official document filed with Mexican customs that covers the entry or exit of goods from Mexico, prepared and submitted by a licensed customs broker.
CustomsCustoms Authority
The government agency responsible for enforcing customs legislation and controlling the entry and exit of goods from national territory.