Technology
Customs Digital Certificate
Electronic file (.cer) containing the taxpayer's public key, issued by SAT. Together with the private key (.key), enables signing electronic documents for foreign trade procedures.
Electronic file (.cer) containing the taxpayer's public key, issued by SAT. Together with the private key (.key), enables signing electronic documents for foreign trade procedures.
Issued by SAT, links taxpayer identity with their public key. Used to generate electronic signatures in VUCEM, validate identity before customs, and sign documents like COVE and MVE.
e.firma (Advanced Electronic Signature)
Digital certificate issued by SAT (Mexican tax authority) that identifies the taxpayer and enables legally valid electronic document signing. Required for MVE transmission and other trade procedures.
TechnologyDigital Seal
An electronic certificate linked to the e.firma used to authenticate and sign documents with VUCEM and other SAT systems.
TechnologySingle Window for Foreign Trade (VUCEM)
Mexican government digital platform centralizing all foreign trade procedures. Allows submitting documents, obtaining permits, generating COVEs, and electronically transmitting MVEs.
DocumentsDigitized Electronic Value Document
A digital version of documents proving the value of imported goods, transmitted electronically to VUCEM as part of the foreign trade file.