Who watches the border in Mexico?
AskWaves: Mexico’s commercial customs system explained
0 2 minutes read Mexico s federal Tax Administration Service operates the day-to-day customs transactions across the country s ports. Pictured is the border crossing in Laredo, Texas. (Photo: Jim Allen/FreightWaves)
Transporting goods in and out of Mexico can be a challenge for both experienced and new shippers or logistics professionals.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is tasked with assessing all commercial or pedestrian traffic entering the United States by airplane, overland vehicle, ship or on foot.
In Mexico, about 10 different organizations are tasked with implementing customs clearance, issuing permits and certificates of imports/exports and protecting the border, including the Mexican army, the Guardia Nacional and the federal Tax Administration Service (SAT).