Amid the pandemic, the Mexican government is streamlining customs clearance for the release of retained goods in order to promote foreign trade, the Tax Administration Service (SAT) announced.
According to release, “the General Customs Administration will expedite the recognition of goods subject to the Mexican Official Standards (NOM) for commercial information and the release of goods retained due to omitted or inaccurate data on the label.” The action benefits customs agents, taxpayers, users, importers and exporters, said the SAT.
He also explained that, previously, customs authorities retained the goods in fiscal premises and they were inspected under the terms of article 158 of the Customs Law, for failure to comply with the labeling established by the Ministry of Economy. But at present, At the country's entry and exit points during customs inspection, users will be able to avail themselves of the benefit of the second paragraph of Foreign Trade rule 3.7.202 to prevent their merchandise from being retained due to faults or non-compliance with labeling.
They are also will extend the benefit of 30 days for the interested party to prove compliance with the corresponding commercial information NOM, provided that they comply with the provisions of procedure form 148/LA of Annex 1-A.
"With these actions, we are streamlining customs clearance and strengthening the ABC to increase tax collection, reduce tax evasion and avoidance, and combat corruption," the Mexican government institution said.
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