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Mexico Import Process Basics

Non-tariff measures (barriers) are generally defined as policy measures other than ordinary customs tariffs that can potentially have an economic effect on international trade in goods, changing quantities traded, or prices or both (UNCTAD).Areas Covered Non-Tariff Barriers definition and objectiveDifference between a Direct and an Indirect NTBDirect NTB’s established by the Mexican GovernmentIndirect NTB’s established by the Mexican GovernmentNTB’s impact on the Import/Export processPenalties for failure to comply with NTB’s under the Mexican Customs LawCourse Level - BasicWho Should AttendExportersFreight forwardersCustomer brokersTransportation risk management officerImportersSmall and medium-sized manufacturers, who are seeking to export their productsGlobal trade professionalsTrade compliance personnelWhy Should You AttendNon-tariff barriers (NTBs) refer to restrictions that result from prohibitions, conditions, or specific market requirements that make importation or exportation of products difficult and/or costly. In this course, attendees will learn the kinds of barriers established by the Mexican government and how to comply with them. The course will also discuss NTB’s impact on the import/export process.

Non-tariff measures (barriers) are generally defined as policy measures other than ordinary customs tariffs that can potentially have an economic effect on international trade in goods, changing quantities traded, or prices or both (UNCTAD).

Areas Covered    

  • Non-Tariff Barriers definition and objective
  • Difference between a Direct and an Indirect  NTB
  • Direct NTB’s established by the Mexican Government
  • Indirect NTB’s established by the Mexican Government
  • NTB’s impact on the Import/Export process
  • Penalties for failure to comply with NTB’s under the Mexican Customs Law

Course Level - Basic

Who Should Attend

  • Exporters
  • Freight forwarders
  • Customer brokers
  • Transportation risk management officer
  • Importers
  • Small and medium-sized manufacturers, who are seeking to export their products
  • Global trade professionals
  • Trade compliance personnel

Why Should You Attend

Non-tariff barriers (NTBs) refer to restrictions that result from prohibitions, conditions, or specific market requirements that make importation or exportation of products difficult and/or costly. In this course, attendees will learn the kinds of barriers established by the Mexican government and how to comply with them. The course will also discuss NTB’s impact on the import/export process.