In today's global economy, businesses rely on efficient and reliable methods to import goods across borders. Mexico, being one of the largest markets in Latin America and strategically located next to the United States, plays a vital role in international trade. However, importing to Mexico is not easy. Navigating the complex customs regulations and ensuring compliance can often present challenges for importers, leading to costly delays, penalties, or unexpected complications.
To remove those importing barriers, Previo en Origen comes in. What is Previo en Origen and how can it help to streamline imports into Mexico? Follow our post to find out!
What Is Previo en Origen?
Locally called Previo en Origen, this quality control solution is also called Pre-Customs Clearance Inspection. It’s an inspection service that is grounded in Article 42 of the Mexican Customs Law and is carried out prior to the dispatch of shipments to Mexico. It checks the merchandise and quantities for regulation compliance before the goods reach Mexico customs.
What Will a Previo en Origen Cover?
The Previo en Origen is an inspection that will thoroughly assess and verify the goods based on Mexican regulations before they reach Mexico customs. The Previo en Origen will cover:
- Container & package condition
- Number of pieces
- Commercial invoices
- Pre-tariff classification
- Document review
- Compliance with Mexican official regulations & standards
- Standard labeling as per Mexican requirement
If any unconformity is found, you will have a valuable chance to fix it before it causes costly consequences. Then, you can enjoy an efficient customs clearance process when your products arrive at Mexico.
Why Does Your Business Need Previo en Origen?
- To ensure regulatory compliance. The Previo en Origen ensures your products comply with Mexico's customs requirements and regulatory standards before they reach the customs. It helps to reduce non-compliance issues, customs delays, or product rejections upon arrival
- To speed up customs clearance. By providing verified documents and inspecting the product condition in advance, a Previo en Origen can help you complete the custom clearance in shorter turnaround time and shorten time-to-market.
- To reduce or eliminate additional costs. Failing a custom clearance can lead to additional costs like customs fines, extra warehousing fees, and loss due to the shipment delay.
- To ensure product quantity and quality. The Previo en Origen will check your products and make sure they meet your specified requirements and quantity per your purchase order.
Why Should You Choose AQF To Conduct Previo en Origen?
Quality control is never an easy task. Many companies depend on professional quality control partners to manage their inspection requirements. Fortunately, AQF is a reliable partner that you can trust, and here are the reasons why:
- Extensive experience. With over 17 years in the quality control industry, AQF has been dedicated to supporting global clients with a wide range of quality solutions. Whether you need assistance with product manufacturing or customs clearance, AQF offers the right solutions for your needs.
- Expertise across multiple industries. At AQF, our inspectors have rich experiences in quality control expertise across multiple industries. Our field experts also receive regular training to keep them up to date with the latest industrial knowledge.
- Online platform with consolidated dashboard. We understand the importance of making timely decisions and responding quickly to quality issues. By partnering with AQF, you gain 24/7 access to our online platform, where you can place bookings, track order statuses, review inspection reports as they become available, and utilize our consolidated dashboard to stay ahead of the competition.
Still have questions on Previo en Origen or wish to know more about other quality control solutions? Contact AQF now!
