Is oversized freight included in customs value?

Yes. All international freight to Mexico's point of entry is part of customs value, including oversized cargo surcharges. Camtom calculates it automatically.

How do I value used heavy machinery?

The price actually paid is used. If there is no transaction value (donation, intercompany transfer), secondary methods are used. Camtom guides in selecting the correct method.

Are engineering blueprints additions?

If blueprints are provided by the importer to the manufacturer to produce the goods, they are additions under Art. 65 section II LA. Camtom quantifies and prorates them.

Does the MVE apply for public works imports?

Yes. The MVE is mandatory for every import, including those by public works contractors. There are no exceptions by project type.

Does Camtom handle temporary construction machinery imports?

Yes. Camtom generates MVE for temporary imports of heavy machinery, considering the valuation particularities of the temporary regime.

Is oversized freight included in customs value?

Yes. All international freight to Mexico's point of entry is part of customs value, including oversized cargo surcharges. Camtom calculates it automatically.

How do I value used heavy machinery?

The price actually paid is used. If there is no transaction value (donation, intercompany transfer), secondary methods are used. Camtom guides in selecting the correct method.

Are engineering blueprints additions?

If blueprints are provided by the importer to the manufacturer to produce the goods, they are additions under Art. 65 section II LA. Camtom quantifies and prorates them.

Does the MVE apply for public works imports?

Yes. The MVE is mandatory for every import, including those by public works contractors. There are no exceptions by project type.

Does Camtom handle temporary construction machinery imports?

Yes. Camtom generates MVE for temporary imports of heavy machinery, considering the valuation particularities of the temporary regime.

MVE by industry

MVE for the construction industry

The construction industry imports materials, finishes, heavy machinery and technical systems with valuations involving oversized freight, special insurance and engineering assistance. The MVE must correctly reflect these additional costs. Camtom automates the process for construction materials and equipment importers.

MVE challenges in your industry

Including oversized freight and special handling costs in the customs value

Declaring civil engineering technical assistance provided to the manufacturer

Valuing construction materials with volatile prices (steel, copper, aluminum)

Handling heavy equipment imports by parts arriving in multiple shipments

Documenting specialized insurance for high-value or large-volume cargo transport

How Camtom solves it

Camtom integrates special transport costs and handling as part of international freight

Quantifies engineering technical assistance and correctly declares it in the MVE

Records commodity reference prices to document price variations

Generates linked MVEs for partial imports with traceability to the original contract

Includes specialized insurance in the customs value calculation automatically

Common products and tariff codes

Structural steel7308.90

Cement and concrete2523.29

Heavy machinery8429.52

HVAC systems8415.10

Architectural glass7005.29

Flooring and finishes6907.23

Elevators and escalators8428.10

Frequent additions to value

Oversized freight and special handling
Civil engineering technical assistance
High-value cargo insurance
Technical blueprints and specifications

Most common valuation method

Transaction value (Art. 64 LA) — Method 1

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MVE for the construction industry

MVE challenges in your industry

How Camtom solves it

Common products and tariff codes

Frequent additions to value

Frequently asked questions

MVE for the construction industry

MVE challenges in your industry

How Camtom solves it

Common products and tariff codes

Frequent additions to value

Frequently asked questions