Export from Mexico into United States

In this post, we'll cover the process to exporting your product from Mexico into the United States.

Paperwork Requirements

Mexican Side

USA Side

  • W-9 Form Provided by us (If using a U.S. Entity) (Example in the Link)
  • Name of company
  • Tax I.D
  • Address
  • Power of Attorney (Will be provided later)
  • Continuous Bond (If you have one please provide a copy of it, if not we can acquire one for you)
  • CBP Registration (This is your IOR (Importer of Record) number if you've already done a shipment. If not, we will register your company in order to receive an IOR).
  • Invoice(s) (required on every new shipment)
  • CTPAT Forms to expedite shipments (Provided to you by us)

FDA Requirements (If exporting food)

Customs Clearance Costs

These costs are paid before your shipment moves in $USD and depend on the volume of shipments/pallets.

Mexico Expenses

  • Mexican Customs Broker (Per Shipment)

United States Expenses

  • CBP Registration (One-time)
  • Single Entry Bond (Every Shipment; not feasible if for FDA Facilities; Acquire a Continuous Bond Instead)
  • Continuous Bond (One-time; recommended for multiple shipments and foreign entities)
  • US Custom Broker Clearance (Per Shipment)
  • Border Crossing Transport(Per Shipment)

Warehouse / Distribution Costs

Receiving

  • Unload
  • Storage

Prepping

  • Kitting
  • Any labels added by us (Shipping, Product, Inventory, etc.)
  • Inserts

Shipping

  • Pick & Pack
  • Physical Pallets for merchandise when distributed
  • Load
  • B.O.L (Bill of Lading) Creation & Printing