Mexican Customs Broker
Customs Clearance in Mexico
Licensed customs clearance for imports into Mexico, handled remotely by our own patented agent. No local office, no travel, no second vendor to manage.
What a Mexican customs broker does
A Mexican customs broker, agente aduanal in Spanish, is the only party licensed by Mexico's tax authority (SAT) and customs agency (ANAM) to file the pedimento, the customs declaration required to clear any import or export. Without one, your cargo doesn't move past the border or the port.
Our licensed agent is Juana Elia Guevara Echartea, patente aduanal #3431. She and our team classify your goods under the correct tariff fraction, file the pedimento, and coordinate with ANAM to release your shipment.
Customs clearance for imports into Mexico
We clear imports for companies bringing goods into Mexico by any mode: ocean containers through Altamira or Manzanillo, air cargo through Querétaro or Mexico City, and truck freight crossing at Nuevo Laredo or the Tijuana border crossings. We review your commercial invoice and packing list before the shipment arrives, so the pedimento is ready the moment your cargo reaches Mexican customs, not after.
If this is your company's first import into Mexico, we also confirm which permits or NOMs (Mexican product standards) apply to your product category before you ship, so nothing gets held at the border for a document you didn't know you needed.
Compliance and trade audits
Beyond clearance, we run preventive trade compliance audits: reviewing past pedimentos, tariff classifications, and IMMEX program compliance for companies that already import into Mexico and want to catch errors before SAT does. A misclassified tariff fraction found in an audit costs you a correction fee. The same error found by SAT during a review costs a fine, and sometimes an embargo of the shipment.
- Pedimento review and tariff classification audit
- IMMEX program compliance check for maquiladora and manufacturing operations
- Correction filing before SAT flags the discrepancy
- Ongoing classification support for new product lines
We operate remotely, you don't travel
You don't need to be in Mexico, and you don't need a Mexican address to work with us. We coordinate everything from our Querétaro headquarters, with the same clearance process whether your cargo enters through Altamira, Manzanillo, Nuevo Laredo, or a Mexican airport. Documents, approvals, and status updates run over WhatsApp and email.
Who this is for
Foreign companies importing into Mexico for the first time, companies that already import but want a second opinion on classification accuracy, and manufacturers under an IMMEX program that need ongoing compliance support, not a one-off clearance.
If you also need the freight coordinated, not just the customs clearance, see our freight forwarder service: same team, one operation.
FAQ: Mexican customs broker
What's a pedimento and why do I need one?
The pedimento is the official customs declaration filed with Mexican authorities for every import or export. Only a licensed customs broker can file it. Without it, your cargo cannot legally clear Mexican customs.
How long does customs clearance take?
Standard clearance runs 2-4 hours once the shipment arrives and documentation is complete. If a physical inspection is triggered by the automated selection system, add 24-48 hours.
Do I need a company registered in Mexico to import?
You need to be on Mexico's padrón de importadores, the country's importer registry. If you're not registered yet, our importer of record service lets you import under our registration while you set up your own, or indefinitely if you'd rather not.
Can you handle the freight too, not just customs?
Yes. Freight forwarding and customs clearance run as one operation on our end, so you don't manage two separate vendors and two separate timelines.
Ready to clear an import into Mexico?
Send your documentation and we'll confirm classification, cost, and timeline before your shipment arrives.