Rule Eight under the PROSEC program allows companies operating under the IMMEX program to import certain goods duty-free for use in specific manufacturing projects, including materials, parts, components, machinery, and equipment necessary for the production of goods that will be... Read more >
Mexico’s Secretariat of Economy works to strengthen international trade and improve competitiveness in the global marketplace by issuing regular updates to Foreign Trade rules and criteria. Businesses need to stay up to date with these rules – failure to comply... Read more >
The current review and audit process carried out by Mexican authorities can be imposing and time-consuming. It is crucial for a business to identify key opportunities for enhancing compliance in foreign trade operations prior to a customs audit. Conducting a... Read more >
Businesses within the automotive sector should be aware that correctly issued Certificates of Origin can result in the opportunity to import or export with the benefit of tariff preferences. The rules of origin set the criteria for deciding if a... Read more >
Compliance with IMMEX can bring benefits such as savings on import duties, value added tax, and exemption to comply with standardization requirements (Mexican Official Norms). However, IMMEX audits are common and if errors are made, fines and penalties may occur.... Read more >
This webinar will be held in Spanish. As an importer to Mexico, you must comply with customs authority regulations and laws around asset control. Fixed assets must be clearly identified and have documentation proving their legal right to be imported... Read more >
Trade compliance ensures that legislation and regulatory requirements pertaining to the import and export of commercial shipments are being met. U.S. Customs and Border Protection enforces trade compliance by conducting audits of shipments entering the United States and issuing fines... Read more >
The United States has implemented Antiboycott Laws, under the Export Administration Regulations, which require U.S. firms to refuse to participate in foreign boycotts that the United States does not sanction. Companies that do not comply with the Department of Commerce's... Read more >
Federal export control laws restrict the export of goods, technology, related technical data, and certain services in the interest of protecting the national security and domestic economy. Join Livingston’s trade experts for an introduction to U.S. export controls and the... Read more >
Canadian export controls are regulated by participating government agencies to protect national interests, trade policy, and observe international trade agreements. It’s crucial that every Canadian exporter subject to export controls understands the requirements and potential risks, and is aware of... Read more >
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