In terms of international trade in Mexico, the various processes and requirements The importance of the Importers Registry in Mexico is very great since it is considered one of the necessary steps to be able to properly import merchandise into our country but... what is the Importers Registry? What is its importance?
The Register of Importers is considered to be the administrative record carried out by the SAT (Tax Administration Service), its main function is to identify and manage all the information related to the entities and individuals that carry out the importation of any merchandise that is intended to be marketed. The registry is basically a database that collects relevant data such as: Tax information, contact information and details of the activities carried out; This registry is updated regularly so that any changes regarding the situation of importers can be reflected.
The importance of the Importers Registry considers several crucial aspects for the correct functioning of international trade operations in Mexico, such as:
Customs Control: Facilitates customs authorities to keep track, manage and administer all those participating in import activities in Mexico. This allows for greater control as well as precise monitoring of product flow, which helps prevent smuggling and any other irregular activity.
Tax Compliance: Thanks to having an updated registry record, the SAT can ensure that compliance with tax obligations related to imports is carried out; This includes but is not limited to payments of tariffs, applicable levies and other taxes that must be executed depending on the case of each merchandise.
Trade Facilitation: Being registered and updated brings many benefits, such as a considerable streamlining of customs procedures, as well as the simplification of administrative procedures. Which contributes to improving the competitiveness of companies both nationally and internationally while at the same time generating a favorable environment for global trade.
Transparency and Monitoring: The Importers Registry facilitates transparency since it makes available to the authorities all the information about the agents that participate in foreign trade. It also makes import operations more efficient, favoring the detection and correction of possible irregularities.
Trade Planning and Policy: The information obtained through the registry allows us to identify trends, evaluate the impact of policies and design measures to create a much more equitable and sustainable trade environment.
For the update it is necessary to consider the following:
- Identify the specific sector to which you belong:
Chemical products.
Radioactive and nuclear.
Chemical precursors and essential chemicals.
Firearms and their parts, spare parts, accessories and ammunition.
Explosives and explosives-related material.
Chemical substances, materials for pyrotechnic uses and devices related to the use of explosives.
Other weapons and accessories. Bladed weapons and accessories. Exploders.
Machines, apparatus, devices and artifacts, related to weapons and others.
Textile and clothing.
Ethyl alcohol.
Steel.
Steel Products.
Automotive.
Footwear.
- Comply with the following basic conditions:
Be registered and active in the Federal Taxpayer Registry (RFC).
Have a current signature.
Be up to date with your tax obligations.
If you are published in the SAT lists referring to articles 69 and 69B of the CFF you will not be able to carry out the procedure.
The status of the Tax Mailbox must be “Validated”.
The process will be rejected if the status of your address appears as not located.
3. Follow the 9 steps to update:
- Within the SAT portal, it is necessary to locate the “RFC Procedures” section and enter the “Minisitio de Importers Registry y Exportadores”.
- Once there, we enter the “Importers of specific sectors” section in the registration section. In this section you can consult all the requirements and general conditions for registration or updating of sectors.
- After pressing the “access here” button. The platform will ask you to enter your e.Signature or password to access the form with your identification data.
- When accessing, look for the “Assignments that are granted” section and enter the customs agent patent numbers and select the validity of the order. Press the “search” button to validate the information.
- Then press the “Include specific sectors in your application” button, select the sector you are going to request, so that the system activates the option to attach documents.
- To attach the documents correctly, it is important that you take into account the following format specifications:
- The information must be attached as a text file. The system will not accept the PDF file extension.
- Use only capital letters and separate the information with the “I” symbol (Vertical bar).
- Each file can have a maximum size of 512 KB. If the documents exceed this size, you can attach them in several parts.
- Verify that your opinion of compliance, that of your partners, shareholders and legal representatives is positive.
- Make sure you have your partners, shareholders and legal representatives registered in the RFC with the regime and obligations according to the figure they hold.
- For legal representatives, present your Clarification Case, with the label “PISE Legal Representative” through the SAT portal to the Decentralized Administration of Taxpayer Services that corresponds to your tax domicile.
7. Once this information has been verified, attach the corresponding files, one by one until the integration of all of them is completed. Press send.
8. The system will generate a summary of the request which you will have to sign electronically, entering your RFC, e.Firma password and the private key files.
9. Press confirm and then complete the request. The application will issue the acknowledgment in PDF format, which you can print or save.
The Register of Importers emerges as a fundamental tool to regulate and facilitate the flow of merchandise across Mexican borders; Therefore, it is considered one of the necessary aspects to be able to carry out the import process correctly. Sometimes updating or first registering with this database is usually a confusing or complicated process for some companies, which is why we put our team of experts at your disposal to provide you with free advice on the subject.