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Mexico Eases Import Restrictions for NOM Compliant Goods During COVID-19

Published /Mexico

On March 26th, the Mexican Secretary of Economy determined that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the raw materials and fixed assets used in the preparation of goods will not restrict the importation of goods subject to NOMs at the point of entry, communicated through No. 414.2020.827.

From March 27th, 2020, the importation of merchandise subject to NOMs will be allowed by presenting only a copy of the acknowledgment with a receipt folio number, including the information that the applications have entered the OC (Certifying Body) or the UV (Verification Unit).

For this purpose, the OC and UV must have registered the applications complying with the requirements of the Normal-Customs System.

Important:
This exception only applies to inputs, raw materials, and fixed assets used in the preparation of goods corresponding to the authorized program.

For more information, please contact info@orbiscompliance.com - mailto:info@orbiscompliance.com or (408) 465-7331.
Based on the Mexican Secretary of Economy website.

Mexico Quick Facts

Regulatory AgencyIFT (Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones)
Certification TypeMandatory
License ValidityFinal Homologation Certificate: permanent
Application LanguageSpanish
Legal License HolderRequired
In-country Testing RequirementDepending on the product

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