Also known as: Export controls, Controlled items list
A catalog of goods, technologies, and services whose export is controlled or requires government authorization for national security, non-proliferation, or international commitment reasons.
The export control list is a catalog of goods, technologies, software, and services whose export is subject to government control for national security, WMD non-proliferation, and international commitments. It includes dual-use goods (with both civilian and military applications), nuclear materials, biological agents, surveillance equipment, and advanced encryption technology. In Mexico, the Ministry of Economy administers these lists under international regimes such as the Wassenaar Arrangement, Nuclear Suppliers Group, and Chemical Weapons Convention.
Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs)
Measures other than tariffs that countries impose on international trade to protect health, safety, environment, and domestic industry.
RegulationsImport Prohibition
A regulatory measure preventing certain goods from entering national territory for reasons of public health, security, environment, morality, or international treaty compliance.
TradeTrade Sanction
A punitive measure applied by a government or international body restricting commercial activities with a specific country, company, or individual to achieve foreign policy or security objectives.
DocumentsPrior Import Permit
An authorization granted by Mexico's Ministry of Economy before importing goods subject to special restrictions, as a quantitative non-tariff regulation.