Fresh fruits and vegetables entering Mexico must meet SENASICA’s phytosanitary requirements sheet for that product and origin, carry an international phytosanitary certificate and pass inspection on arrival. Because they are perishable, the crossing is scheduled so the cold chain is not broken.
Main requirements
- Importer registry.
- Requirements from SENASICA’s phytosanitary import requirements database (MCRFI) for the product and origin.
- International phytosanitary certificate from the country of origin.
- Phytosanitary Import Certificate, filed through VUCEM and issued by SENASICA at the OISA at the port of entry after inspection; depending on the product, proof of treatment or lab sampling may be required.
What to check
- Cold chain and refrigerated transport.
- Inspection and crossing hours for perishables.
- Refrigerated storage in Laredo, TX.
- USMCA certification of origin.
How Eilan handles it
- We classify your product in Mexico’s tariff schedule (TIGIE), including its NICO code, before the shipment leaves.
- We check the permits, NOMs (Mexican official standards) and registries that apply to your tariff code and country of origin.
- Mexican clearance in Nuevo Laredo and U.S. entry in Laredo by the same team, plus trucking and warehousing in Laredo, TX.
- If you or your buyer are not yet in Mexico’s importer registry (padrón de importadores), our Mexican importer-of-record service can import for you.
This guide is for information only. Requirements change with the tariff code, origin and customs regime; before every shipment we confirm with you what applies to your case.
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