Importing chemicals into Mexico requires identifying the exact substance and its tariff code (the CAS number helps identify it), because they determine the sector-specific registry, COFEPRIS, SEMARNAT or SEDENA permits, and hazmat handling. Many industrial substances enter without a permit, but precursors and certain controlled substances do not.
Main requirements
- Importer registry and, when the substance requires it, the sector-specific registry.
- CAS number and safety data sheet (SDS) for each product.
- COFEPRIS, SEMARNAT or SEDENA permits depending on the substance.
- Hazardous materials documentation for transport.
What to check
- Chemical precursors and controlled substances.
- Hazmat transport with documentation on both sides of the border.
- Hazmat storage in Laredo, TX.
- IMMEX temporary imports for manufacturing inputs.
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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