Customs clearance Mexico City
Import and export customs clearance for companies in and around Mexico City. Declarations, duties and taxes, permits and release, prepared before your goods arrive.
- CityMexico City
- Local time--:--
- AirportsNLU · MEX
- Customs authority
- National Customs Agency of Mexico (ANAM)
- Customs clearance
- Ziem network partner, under our brand
- Systems
- Mexican Customs Law - pedimento
- Importer requirements
- an RFC tax ID and registration in the Padrón de Importadores
- Airports
- Felipe Angeles (NLU) and Benito Juarez (MEX)
- Seaport
- Veracruz and Manzanillo
Customs clearance for Mexico City
In Mexico, customs clearance is handled by a dedicated partner team that works under the Ziem Logistics brand, to our procedures and with the shipment data we prepare. You deal only with Ziem Logistics, from booking to release. Companies in Mexico City, especially in consumer goods, pharma and services, rely on fast and correct declarations. Mexico City's international air cargo has largely moved to Felipe Angeles Airport (NLU).
- Import declarations for Mexico CityDeclarations with National Customs Agency of Mexico (ANAM), duty and import tax calculation, and release for delivery in Mexico City.
- Export declarations from Mexico CityExport filings and evidence of export for goods leaving Mexico.
- RegistrationsHelp with the importer registration required in Mexico: an RFC tax ID and registration in the Padrón de Importadores.
- Classification and originHS classification, preferential origin and duty estimates before your goods ship.
- Permits and regulated goodsLicences for pharma, food, electrical goods, dual-use items and other regulated products.
- Air and sea arrivalsClearance for cargo arriving at NLU, MEX and by sea via Veracruz and Manzanillo.
Ziem Logistics operations desk
- Cut-off and acceptance times
- Current cut-off times for Mexico City on request: we confirm them with every booking.
Plan around local peaks in Mexico City
Holidays: In Mexico, Holy Week (Semana Santa), Independence Day (16 September), Day of the Dead and 12 December to New Year can slow down customs, airlines and trucking. Book early and send documents in advance around these dates.
Air freight from and to Mexico City
Need the transport as well? We fly your cargo via Felipe Angeles (NLU) and Benito Juarez (MEX), including Next Flight Out and on-board courier, and handle customs in the same shipment file.
Air freight from and to Mexico City → · Freight & customs in Mexico →
Customs clearance in other cities in Mexico
Main lanes from Mexico City
The most important connections from Mexico, with our own team or trusted customs partners at destination.
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Customs clearance Mexico City: FAQ
Can't find your answer? Email ops@ziem-logistics.com or call +49 40 57290280.
Who clears customs for my goods in Mexico City?
Customs clearance in Mexico is handled by a partner team in the Ziem network. It works under the Ziem Logistics brand and to our procedures. You deal only with Ziem Logistics.
What do importers in Mexico City need?
Importers in Mexico generally need an RFC tax ID and registration in the Padrón de Importadores. We check registrations, classification and permits before the shipment leaves origin.
Which customs authority is responsible for Mexico City?
National Customs Agency of Mexico (ANAM). Declarations are filed electronically (Mexican Customs Law - pedimento).
How long does customs clearance take in Mexico City?
With complete documents and data, most entries are released within hours of arrival. Inspections, missing permits or holidays such as Holy Week (Semana Santa), Independence Day (16 September), Day of the Dead and 12 December to New Year can add time.
Can you also transport my goods to Mexico City?
Yes. We offer air freight via Felipe Angeles (NLU) and Benito Juarez (MEX), sea freight via Veracruz and Manzanillo, Next Flight Out and on-board courier.
Do you use local agents in Mexico City?
No. We work directly with the airlines and issue our own air waybills, and we do not use local agents. Where we cannot do it ourselves, we use a few long-standing, trusted partners for road transport and customs, under our procedures. We do not work as an agent for other forwarders: our customers are shippers and consignees.
Tell us about your shipment
Send us the lane, the goods and the timeline. We reply within one business day. For urgent cargo, call us directly.