The government of Mexico has announced that penalties related to the mandatory use of the Electronic Value Manifest (Manifestación de Valor Electrónica, or MVE) will not be enforced until March 31, 2026.
The new MVE requirements, including the electronic submission of detailed, verifiable documentation supporting valuation, country of origin, and other data points prior to the customs clearance of goods, went into effect on December 9, 2025.
Enforcement was originally set to begin on that date. However, after feedback from the import community, the government of Mexico has introduced a “hybrid” model, effective until March 31, 2026, wherein compliance is expected, but penalties will not be enforced.
In addition, no indiscriminate sanctions will be imposed; only when clear wrongdoing is detected will importers be held liable. Capture errors or minor inconsistencies will be considered reasonable errors.
Businesses should use the hybrid period to prepare for stricter enforcement after March 2026. This includes reviewing your internal processes for gathering and maintaining the required trade documentation.
There is also a possibility of further adjustments to the law, changes to deadlines and additional regulatory updates. Livingston is monitoring the situation and will continue to provide updates and resources to help importers prepare.