Many companies in Mexico have the production capacity and the characteristics of their merchandise already have the necessary levels to enter international markets; Unfortunately, many of these companies are not aware of how much they can benefit if they take the next step and start exporting their products. In general, the nature and variety of goods produced in our country may well fill a commercial void elsewhere. Currently the export process can be a relatively simple process, however cases of companies that present difficulties in one or several stages are very common. For this reason, on this occasion we make a brief review of some of the main requirements to carry out a successful export.
- Tariff fraction and its correct identification: Knowing precisely the classification and determining the tariff fraction to which your products belong is very important since by having the correct product code, you will be able to determine the regulations to which your goods will be subject and what corresponds to the importing country; Another advantage of knowing exactly this code is that it facilitates commercial transactions since it is valid in any country regardless of cultural or language differences.
- Gather the necessary documentation: since not all export cases are always the same, it is likely that for certain cases the documentation required will be much greater, although what we present below is part of the basic documentation required
- Electronic invoice or CFDI that is issued for the purchase of the merchandise
- Foreign trade complement, it is considered an annex to the CFDI whose information is linked at different points.
- Letter of instructions: It is the document that has the detailed information of the trade operation, it is delivered directly to the authorities at customs
- Consignment granted: This is an authorization that is granted to the customs agent, under the name of the exporter.
- Certificate of origin
- Packing List
- Transport document
- Documents that guarantee compliance with regulations and restrictions such as: Quality certificates, health certificates, various permits, etc.
- Some things to keep in mind before exporting:
It is highly recommended to carry out a market study previously to have a certain degree of knowledge of the target audience, their tastes, needs and preferences, with the intention of improving the possibilities of product performance.
Knowing aspects of the international market such as frameworks and treaties that benefit their passage through customs (lower tariff rate), marketing and distribution channels, is also considered fundamental, since the information gathered can be used for decision making and forecasting social trends that will affect the performance of their goods in the importing country.
These fundamental aspects can sometimes be somewhat confusing and problematic for some companies, so we are happy to schedule a free consultation with one of our logistics experts