Also known as: Customs traffic light, Random selection system
A random selection system that determines whether imported or exported goods will undergo physical customs inspection or be released without examination during customs clearance.
The fiscal traffic light is the colloquial name for the automated selection mechanism established in Article 43 of the Mexican Customs Law. It functions as a random system assigning green (free release) or red (customs inspection) to each foreign trade operation. The system uses risk criteria and randomization to select operations for physical inspection by customs authorities.
Automated Selection Mechanism
Mexico's random and risk-based system that determines whether goods will undergo customs inspection (red light) or be released without inspection (green light).
CustomsCustoms Inspection
The physical and documentary examination of goods performed by Mexican customs authorities to verify they match the information declared in the pedimento.
CustomsCustoms Modulation
The process of presenting the validated customs declaration and goods at the customs module to activate the automated selection mechanism and determine whether a physical inspection is required.
CustomsCustoms Clearance
The complete set of procedures and formalities required for goods to legally enter or exit a country through customs.