DHL MEXICO FACT SHEET
Tijuana
DHL FACTS
Ciudad Juarez
Gateways into the country:10
Number of Service Centres:70
Hermosillo
Locations:357
KEY
Capital City
Major City
DHL Gateway
Matamoros
Monterrey
DHL Delivery Zone:7
Fleet:
Nuevo Laredo
Chihuahua
2,238 vehicles
Los Cabos
OVERVIEW
MEXICO
Guadalajara
Acting as a natural bridge between Latin America and the
United States, Mexico is a country with huge potential.
Covering an area roughly the same size as Western Europe,
and with a population of 116 million, Mexico is the second
largest economy in Latin America. Due to its newly found
reputation for being a rapidly developing, dynamic economy,
Mexico is regularly ranked in the top three emerging markets
to do business with.
Cancun
Merida
Queretaro
Mexico City
BELIZE
Acapulco
G U AT E M A L A
HONDURAS
E L S A LVA D O R
NICARAGUA
C O S TA R I C A
After maintaining a strong growth of 3.9% during 2012,
economic growth is expected to remain stable. Analysts
also forecast that the Mexican economy will be larger than
that of the UK by 2040, and the world’s seventh largest
economy by 2050.
Country Facts
As the country’s economy has grown, so has the demand
for imports. The Mexican Government is increasingly
looking to reduce their trade dependency on the US, so the
EU-Mexico Free Trade Agreement places UK exporters in an
ideal position to compete on equal terms with US and Canada
and import duties will not be applied.
PA N A M A
Currency
Peso (MXN)
GDP
US$1.163 trillion
Area
1,964,375 sq km
Population
116.2 million
Capital City
Mexico City (Distrito Federal)
Ethnic Groups
60% Mestizo (Amerindian-Spanish),
30% Amerindian, 9% white, 1% other
Languages
Spanish 92.7%
Source: CIA World Factbook
ECUADO
The UK is one of the largest investors in Mexico and the
demand for UK goods and services extends across the
economy from sectors such as education and infrastructure
through to food and drink. UKTI is working with the
Mexican government to double bilateral trade to
£4.2 billion by 2015.
Source: GOV.UK, UKTI, The World Bank
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TRADE INFORMATION
DUTY FREE ALLOWANCE: US$50
PROHIBITED ITEMS
The list below is in addition to DHL’s
standard list of prohibited items.
Exports from Mexico
Imports into Mexico
US $370.9 billion (2012 est.)
US $379.4 billion (2012 est.)
Export commodities:
Manufactured goods, oil and oil
products, silver, fruits, vegetables,
coffee, cotton.
Import commodities:
Metalworking, machines, steel mill
products, agricultural machinery,
electrical equipment, car parts,
aircraft, and aircraft parts.
Top Export Destinations:
Germany, USA, Canada,
South Korea, Guatemala,
Colombia, Japan.
Top Import Origins:
Germany, USA, China, Brazil, Italy,
Colombia.
•Antiques
•Asbestos
• Dangerous Goods
• Firearms, parts of
• Gambling devices
•Ivory
• Military equipment
•Perishables
• Playing cards
•Pornography
• Precious metals and stones
Source: DHL, CIA World Factbook
UK to Mexico Transit Times
The times provided for dutiable shipments are based on the time expected for customs
in Mexico to clear the shipment – this is dependent on the value of the shipment.
Mexico City
Non-Dutiable: 3 days
Dutiable: 4 days
Merida
Non-Dutiable: 3 days
Dutiable: 4 days
Guadalajara
Non-Dutiable: 3 days
Dutiable: 4 days
Hermosillo
Non-Dutiable: 4 days
Dutiable: 5 days
Monterrey
Non-Dutiable: 4 days
Dutiable: 5 days
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General note:
Goods with wooden packaging can be
imported in accordance with Mexican
Government regulations, however,
if marked in accordance with the
International Agreement of Protection,
import will not be permitted.
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ESSENTIAL CUSTOMS INFORMATION
DHL can assist you with getting everything right. You can
speak to your Account Manager or contact Customer Services
on 0844 248 0844 for advice.
Commercial Invoices
All commercial invoices must meet the following
requirements:
• Tax ID for importer
• Full goods description and Harmonized System Code (HS).
If shipment origin is a Mercosur country it must include the
Mercosur Common Nomenclature number (NCM)
• Merchandise unit cost, quantity and currency
• Applicable Incoterms® used (DDP/DDU/EXW)
Informal Entry Clearance
Items with declared value up to US $300, except liquids, dust
and gasses can be imported via Informal Entry.
Documentation Required
•Waybill
• Commercial invoice
Taxes And Fees
• VAT 16%
• Customs Fee MXN $200
• No charge for items below US $50
Terms Explained
DAP/DDU (Delivered At Place/Delivered Duty Unpaid) – All
transport costs are paid by the origin/seller. Taxes and duties
are paid by the destination/buyer.
EXW (Ex Works) – All costs are paid by the destination/buyer.
DTP – All transport charges, taxes, and duties are paid by the
origin/seller. This service is only available for imports by a
courier.
Formal Entry Clearance
Documentation Required
•Waybill
• Commercial invoice with value breakdown
• Instructions letter
• Import Licence
• Broker Licence
• Specific requirements according to Commodity Code
for goods
Customs Process
• Clearance process time depends on Commodity Code
• Written authorisation is required if DHL Mexico’s in-house
broker is to clear the shipment*
• The importer must be a registered person or legal entity
Duties And Taxes
• VAT 16%
• Customs Fee US $50
• Duties depend on Harmonized Tariff Code
• Broker Fee. Depends on shipment value, except for items
below US $1000 (Free of charge)
Recommendations
• It is very important to declare the correct value of your
shipment for duty charges. Any under-valued commodities
can face unnecessary clearance delays.
*NOTE: DHL do not act as a broker. In-house broker partner alliance is operated.
For more information
If you need support with your export documentation or advice
on trade to/from Mexico, help is available.
Contact your local Chambers of Commerce office
www.britishchambers.org.uk
Your local UKTI is available to support with all aspects of
international trade www.ukti.gov.uk
DHL Customer Services is also available on 0844 248 0844
Visit www.dhlguide.co.uk for international trade information
and to read our blog
Follow us on Twitter @dhlexpressuk to keep up to date with
all the latest developments in international trade
Valid from: 02/2015
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