Overview

Mexico Customs Compliance - Maquiladoras, Pedimentos, IMMEX and more

Businesses in Mexico have access to two distinct duty deferral programs that help reduce or even eliminate duties and taxes on imported and exported goods. These are:

  • Industria Manufacturera, Maquiladora y de Servicios de Exportación (IMMEX). This is a Mexican government program that allows companies to temporarily import goods and services without paying value-added tax (VAT) or import duties, provided those goods are used for manufacturing, transformation, or repair of products for export.
  • Automotive Fiscal Deposit. This is a specialized program targeted at the automotive industry. It offers tax and logistical benefits for the temporary storage and handling of imported vehicles and components in order to facilitate manufacturing in the country.

MIC-CUST® Mexico offers tools to help firms take advantage of both of these programs. It is a comprehensive web-based solution with specific functionality for both the IMMEX and Automotive Fiscal Deposit regimes.

This enables the easy creation of bonded, duty deferral and reconciliation programs for firms operating in Mexico, while automating required import and export declarations. The software therefore streamlines operations and frees up time for your employees. 

Businesses can use this technology to:

  • Improve efficiency and transparency
  • Eliminate the need for manual data entry
  • Minimize mistakes
  • Reduce costs
  • Ensure compliance 

MIC-CUST® Mexico can handle multiple facilities from a single system. This delivers a standardized, organized and efficient workflow for your entire company, enabling you to take full advantage of any duty incentives you may be eligible for. As well as ensuring you remain in full compliance with current regulations, frequent updates mean you can rest assured you'll be prepared for future changes.

The system allows for the direct electronic transfer of data to third parties, including financial institutions, brokers, carriers and more. It is also a full Annex 22 Pedimento Management Solution, offering integration with the following Mexican authority systems: 

  • The VUCEM portal to facilitate cross-border operations
  • SAT via Pre-validators for declaring Pedimentos via SAAIM3 and Payments via PECE 

The Pedimento Management Solution (Annex 22) is fully integrated into Annex 24 and 30, allowing for fully automated inventory management that complies with Mexican legislation (ANNEX 24) and can handle VAT certification management (ANNEX 30). 

MIC’s customs clearance solutions

Import Pedimentos, Export Pedimentos, Automotive Fiscal Deposits and IMMEX Programs

Inventory Management:

  • Includes Industria Manufacturera, Maquiladora y de Servicios de Exportación (IMMEX), Automotive Fiscal Deposit (AFD), and pedimento management integrated with VUCEM (Ventanilla Única de Comercio Exterior) and SAAI (Sistema Automatizado Aduanero Integral) systems.
  • Enables streamlined pedimento management for both IMMEX and AFD.

Cost Optimization:

  • Reduces customs duties by leveraging FTAs, special customs programs, and duty deferral programs (e.g., IMMEX, Automotive Fiscal Deposit).

Pedimento Management:

  • Facilitates import and export pedimento creation and declaration via prevalidator to Government entity SAT (Servicio de Administración Tributaria).
  • Ensures full traceability of import/export pedimentos.
  • Correction Pedimentos (R1)

Traceable Inventory Management:

  • Operates according to FIFO principles.
  • Complies with ANNEX 24 (IMMEX and Automotive Fiscal Deposit).
  • Supports inventory transfers and integrated import pedimentos.

VAT Certification:

  • Addresses ANNEX 30 requirements.

Electronic Integration:

  • Direct integration with VUCEM (Ventanilla Única de Comercio Exterior) for COVE, DODA/PITA, E-Manifest (railroad), and E-Documents.

Regulations and Restrictions:

  • Manages non-tariff regulations and restrictions.
  • Manages harmonized tariff content Updates

Customs Valuation and Preferences:

  • Calculates customs dutiable value.
  • Handles logical hierarchy of preferences (e.g., Regla Octava, PROSEC, or FTAs).
  • Provides automatic tax and duty calculations (landed cost calculation).

Additional System Features:

  • Supports multi-broker operations (multi patente).
  • Manages Pedimentos Parte II.
  • Offers flexibility for future regulatory updates and system scalability.
  • Provides detailed reporting and audit-ready documentation.
  • Allows customization for unique business requirements.
MIC’s customs clearance solutions

Simplify Customs Operations with Direct, Hassle-Free Communication

  • Seamless Integration with SAAI: Direct electronic communication with the Mexican Customs’ Sistema Automatizado Aduanero Integral (SAAI) for streamlined filing and payment processes.
  • Comprehensive Tracking: Logbook and real-time status tracking for all messages exchanged with customs authorities and brokers.
  • Simplified Data Exchange: Efficient communication of customs data between companies and service providers.
  • VUCEM Connectivity: Fully integrated with La Ventanilla Única de Comercio Exterior Mexicano (VUCEM) for unified customs operations.
  • Centralized Data Management: A single repository for organizing and managing all customs-related information.
  • Secure Stakeholder Access: Authorized brokers, carriers, and partners can access and interact with customs data securely.
  • Centralized Oversight: One control point for managing and overseeing all customs-related processes.

Additional information

Customer references

MIC-CUST® Mexico Product information sheet

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