Service
Importer of record in Mexico, with freight, customs and NOMs handled.
If your company is not registered in Mexico’s importer registry (Padrón de Importadores), you can import through our general and sector-specific importing companies. We also handle the supplier, freight, customs and NOM compliance.
- Supplier (This service acts here)
- Shipment (This service acts here)
- Customs (This service acts here)
- Delivery (This service acts here)
What’s included
- Use of our general or sector-specific importing company
- Advice to structure your project
- Sourcing
- Supplier verification
- NOM compliance
Depending on the service you contract.
What’s not included
- Third-party charges not included in the quote
Response time
24–48 business hours
Assessment and quote in 24–48 business hours.
The times shown are for 36T’s response, assessment or quote. Execution time for each operation depends on origin, destination, type of goods, carrier availability, authorities and third parties involved.
General and sector-specific importer of record.
Our general importing company covers goods that don’t require an additional registration. If your product belongs to a sector that requires Mexico’s sector-specific importer registry, we use our sector-specific importing company.
More than a name on the pedimento.
The importer of record is where the operation starts. We also coordinate the supplier, freight, customs clearance and NOM compliance, so your shipments into Mexico have one accountable partner from start to finish.
How it works
Step 01
Product assessment
We review what you import, its origin and whether it needs the sector-specific registry.
Step 02
Proposal and quote
You get the structure and an all-in quote in 24–48 business hours.
Step 03
Supplier and compliance
Depending on the service, we verify the supplier and the NOMs that apply.
Step 04
Import and delivery
Your account executive coordinates freight, customs and delivery.
One accountable partner for your entire operation.
See how we workWho it’s for
Foreign companies selling into Mexico without a Mexican import registry, companies in sectors that require the sector-specific registry, and first-time importers.
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Frequently asked questions
What is an importer of record in Mexico?
It is a company registered in Mexico’s importer registry through which you can import goods even if your company does not have its own registration.
Is importing through an importer of record legal?
Yes. The importing company is registered in Mexico’s importer registry and each operation complies with the regulations that apply to the goods. We walk you through the full structure before you start.
What is the sector-specific importer registry?
It is an additional registration that Mexico’s tax authority (SAT) requires to import goods from certain sectors. If your product needs it, you can import through our sector-specific importing company.
When should I get my own import registration?
It depends on the volume and frequency of your shipments and on how your business is set up in Mexico. Meanwhile you can import through our importing companies, and we’ll help you decide when to register.
Tell us what you want to import into Mexico.
We reply the same day and send your all-in quote within 24 to 48 business hours.
To quote, we need
- Invoice value
- Product technical sheet
- Packing list with dimensions and weights
- Pickup and delivery addresses