What Foreign Companies Need to Import into Mexico
Importer of record, SAT registrations, customs broker mandate, classification and product compliance: what needs to be in place before the first shipment.
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Cross-border operations into Mexico, with visibility at every milestone.
We coordinate the operating infrastructure between your company abroad and your Mexico operation: suppliers, forwarders, licensed customs brokers and 3PLs, so shipments move on plan and headquarters always knows where each one stands.
Import coordination is the management of everything around a customs clearance: supplier documentation, product data, freight, broker handoffs, clearance milestones, delivery and reconciliation. PCG is not a customs broker. Clearance is performed by licensed customs brokers that we coordinate.
Business outcome
Shipments that clear with fewer surprises, a landed cost you can trust, and one place to see the status of every inbound flow.
Who it’s for
- Companies preparing their first imports into Mexico
- Importers with recurring inbound flows from the U.S., Canada, Asia or Europe
- eCommerce brands that need inventory landed at a 3PL or marketplace fulfillment center
- Companies adapting to Mexico’s 2026 customs and tariff changes
Problems it solves
- Supplier documents that are incomplete or inconsistent
- Classification and origin not confirmed before goods ship
- No visibility between forwarder, broker and warehouse
- Landed cost that differs from the price model
Scope
Scope 01
Import readiness
Before the first shipment, we confirm who the importer is and what the importer and the products need in order to clear.
- Import-readiness assessment for your products and structure
- Importer of record defined in writing
- Padrón de Importadores readiness, including sector-specific registration where applicable
- Tariff classification review with a customs specialist
- Permit and product-standard (NOM) assessment
- Customs broker selection and onboarding
Scope 02
Shipment coordination
For every shipment, one coordinator keeps the supplier, forwarder, broker and warehouse aligned.
- Supplier documentation and product data validation
- Freight coordination with forwarders and carriers
- Customs broker handoffs and clearance milestone tracking
- Final delivery to the 3PL or fulfillment center
- Incident and escalation management
Scope 03
Visibility and control
Headquarters sees cost, status and issues without chasing anyone.
- Shared shipment tracker
- Landed-cost visibility per shipment and per SKU
- Post-shipment reconciliation
- Complete, organized file for every operation
Deliverables
What you receive.
- Import-readiness checklistPer SKU: classification, origin, standards, permits and importer status.
- Shipment trackerMilestones from supplier to warehouse, with owners and dates.
- Landed-cost modelPer shipment and per SKU, reconciled after delivery.
- Shipment fileInvoices, packing lists, transport documents, value support and payments, organized.
- Incident logIssues, escalations and resolutions, visible to headquarters.
How it works
- 01
Readiness
Importer, broker, classification and standards confirmed.
- 02
Pre-shipment
Documents and data validated before goods leave.
- 03
Clearance
Broker handoffs and milestones coordinated.
- 04
Delivery & reconciliation
Received, counted and costed.
Roles and responsibilities
Who does what.
Clear boundaries between what PCG coordinates and executes, what your company decides, and what qualified or authorized third parties perform.
| Workstream | PCG coordinates / executes | Your company | Qualified or authorized third party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Importer of record | Helps define and document the role; monitors registration status | Holds or designates the role; keeps tax status in good standing | Registered importer; SAT |
| Customs clearance (pedimento) | Prepares and validates information; coordinates handoffs and milestones | Provides product data; approves classification; pays duties and taxes | Licensed customs broker |
| Supplier documentation | Validates invoices, packing lists and product data before shipment | Instructs the supplier | Supplier |
| International freight | Coordinates bookings, documents and tracking | Approves quotes | Freight forwarder or carrier |
| Landed cost | Builds and reconciles the model | Approves pricing decisions | Broker provides the duty and tax calculation |
| Warehouse receiving | Coordinates appointments; reconciles quantities | Approves adjustments | 3PL or marketplace fulfillment |
PCG coordinates certain legal, accounting, customs and specialized services through qualified third-party professionals when required. PCG Innovations is not a law firm, accounting firm or customs broker.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is PCG a customs broker?
No. PCG coordinates customs and import operations through qualified, licensed customs brokers. We handle the coordination around clearance: documentation, suppliers, freight, handoffs, milestones and reporting.
Can PCG import goods on our behalf?
The importer of record must be defined and legally structured for each client. It can be your own Mexican entity or another importer defined in writing. We help you define the structure with qualified advisors, and we never assume or imply the role.
Do you handle shipments from Asia and Europe as well as the U.S.?
Yes. Origin significantly affects duties and documentation, especially since January 2026 for goods from countries without a trade agreement with Mexico, so it is reviewed during the import-readiness assessment.
What changed for importers in 2026?
A reformed Customs Law took effect on January 1, 2026, increasing the responsibilities of customs brokers and documentation expectations, and higher duties now apply to 1,463 tariff lines for goods from non-FTA countries. See our 2026 customs and tariff update in Insights.
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