Do agricultural subsidies from the origin country affect the MVE?

Subsidies do not modify the transaction value declared in the MVE. However, they may trigger antidumping investigations. Camtom documents the subsidy as context and generates the MVE with the price actually paid.

How do I handle products with variable harvest pricing?

The price actually paid on the transaction date is declared. Camtom maintains a seasonal price history that serves as backup for significant variations.

Are GMO seed royalties additions?

Yes, when the royalty payment is a condition for purchasing the seed. Camtom identifies them and automatically includes them in the customs value calculation.

Does Camtom handle USMCA imports for agricultural products?

Yes. Camtom applies USMCA tariff preferences for agricultural products and generates the MVE with the necessary origin documentation.

Are fumigation costs additions?

If fumigation is a SENASICA import requirement, it generally forms part of the goods costs. If required by the buyer as an additional condition, it is an addition. Camtom determines the correct treatment.

Do agricultural subsidies from the origin country affect the MVE?

Subsidies do not modify the transaction value declared in the MVE. However, they may trigger antidumping investigations. Camtom documents the subsidy as context and generates the MVE with the price actually paid.

How do I handle products with variable harvest pricing?

The price actually paid on the transaction date is declared. Camtom maintains a seasonal price history that serves as backup for significant variations.

Are GMO seed royalties additions?

Yes, when the royalty payment is a condition for purchasing the seed. Camtom identifies them and automatically includes them in the customs value calculation.

Does Camtom handle USMCA imports for agricultural products?

Yes. Camtom applies USMCA tariff preferences for agricultural products and generates the MVE with the necessary origin documentation.

Are fumigation costs additions?

If fumigation is a SENASICA import requirement, it generally forms part of the goods costs. If required by the buyer as an additional condition, it is an addition. Camtom determines the correct treatment.

MVE by industry

MVE for the agribusiness industry

Agribusiness imports seeds, agrochemicals, agricultural machinery and processed agricultural products with valuations involving origin subsidies, seasonal pricing and tariff quotas. The MVE for agribusiness operations requires documenting these variables correctly to avoid reviews. Camtom automates the process for importers in this sector.

MVE challenges in your industry

Declaring the transaction value when the imported product is subsidized in the country of origin

Handling seasonal prices that vary significantly between harvests and periods

Properly documenting imports under tariff quotas with treaty preferences

Including phytosanitary treatment costs required by SENASICA as part of the value

Valuing genetically modified seeds with intellectual property royalties

How Camtom solves it

Camtom records origin country subsidies and adjusts MVE documentation according to WTO guidelines

Maintains a seasonal price record to document variations and avoid undervaluation suspicions

Generates the MVE with quota certificate reference and applies the corresponding tariff preference

Classifies phytosanitary treatments as part of the customs value when they are an import condition

Calculates and declares biotechnology royalties as additions when they are a condition of sale

Common products and tariff codes

Seeds and grains1201.90

Agrochemicals and fertilizers3808.91

Agricultural machinery8432.29

Processed fruits and vegetables2008.99

Vegetable oils1507.10

Animal feed2309.90

Frequent additions to value

Biotechnology and seed royalties
Phytosanitary treatments
Organic certifications
Agricultural export packaging

Most common valuation method

Transaction value (Art. 64 LA) — Method 1

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