Customs
Customs surplus
Excess detected during customs inspection when the physical quantity of goods exceeds what was declared on the customs entry. May trigger PAMA proceedings and penalties.
Excess detected during customs inspection when the physical quantity of goods exceeds what was declared on the customs entry. May trigger PAMA proceedings and penalties.
Excess detected during customs inspection when the physical quantity of goods exceeds what was declared on the customs entry. May trigger PAMA proceedings and penalties.
Customs Inspection
The physical and documentary examination of goods performed by Mexican customs authorities to verify they match the information declared in the pedimento.
CustomsCustoms shortage
Negative difference detected when the physical quantity of goods is less than declared on the customs entry. May indicate theft, loss, or documentation errors with fiscal consequences.
CustomsPAMA (Administrative Customs Procedure)
Legal procedure initiated by Mexican customs when serious infractions are suspected, such as smuggling or undervaluation, which may result in seizure of goods.
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.