Customs
Customs Penalty
Also known as: Customs fine, Customs infraction penalty
A financial sanction imposed by customs authorities for non-compliance with foreign trade regulations and customs law.
Also known as: Customs fine, Customs infraction penalty
A financial sanction imposed by customs authorities for non-compliance with foreign trade regulations and customs law.
Customs penalties are financial sanctions imposed by customs authorities when violations of the Customs Law, its regulations, or general foreign trade rules are detected. They range from minor amounts for formal errors to significant fines for serious offenses such as smuggling or undervaluation.
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Learn more→Customs Audit (Post-Clearance)
A post-clearance review conducted by Mexican customs authorities on filed pedimentos and supporting documents to verify the accuracy of declared information.
CustomsPrecautionary Seizure
A precautionary measure by which customs authorities retain goods when irregularities are detected during clearance or verification, such as discrepancies in classification, value, origin, or documentation.
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The process of assigning the correct tariff code to a product within a country's tariff schedule, determining applicable duties and regulations.
CustomsCustoms Declaration (Pedimento)
The official document filed with Mexican customs that covers the entry or exit of goods from Mexico, prepared and submitted by a licensed customs broker.
CustomsCustoms Inspection
The physical and documentary examination of goods performed by Mexican customs authorities to verify they match the information declared in the pedimento.