Customs
Customs Broker License
An authorization granted by Mexico's SAT that enables an individual to act as a customs broker and process customs clearance on behalf of third parties.
An authorization granted by Mexico's SAT that enables an individual to act as a customs broker and process customs clearance on behalf of third parties.
A patente aduanal is the official license issued by Mexico's SAT (tax authority) to individuals authorizing them to practice as customs brokers. It is personal, non-transferable, and grants the exclusive right to process customs clearance on behalf of third parties — similar to a U.S. Customs Broker License issued by CBP.
The license is assigned to a specific customs office as the primary jurisdiction, though brokers can apply for authorization to operate at additional offices.
Customs Broker
A licensed individual authorized by Mexico's tax authority (SAT) to process customs clearance of goods on behalf of importers and exporters.
CustomsCustoms Clearance
The complete set of procedures and formalities required for goods to legally enter or exit a country through customs.
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.