Definitive ocean imports into Mexico.
The same connected record adapted for definitive import (importación definitiva) by ocean: document set, agente aduanal handoffs, port milestones, and cost views.
Mexico definitive ocean import is the second scope Importcommand supports. Definitive import means the goods enter Mexico permanently, with duties and taxes paid, as opposed to temporary regimes. The workflow centers on the licensed customs broker (agente aduanal), who prepares and files the pedimento on the importer's behalf.
The record follows the same four stages as the US workflow, with the document set and handoffs adjusted: the supplier's commercial documents, the forwarder's transport documents, the broker's pedimento and payment confirmation, and port milestones at Manzanillo, Veracruz, Lázaro Cárdenas, or Altamira.
How the record moves in this scope
Order readiness
Record created from the confirmed PO with supplier, incoterm, quantities, target arrival, and the importer's registration context as configured in the workspace.
Documents and broker handoff
Commercial invoice, packing list, and B/L collected and shared with the agente aduanal; broker requests for additional information recorded on the record.
Movement and clearance context
Departure, arrival, and port milestones; pedimento status, payment, and release as reported by the broker.
Exceptions and cost
Inspections, document corrections, and storage risk owned and actioned; landed-cost view updated with duties, IVA, and fees as confirmed.
Typical required documents
A starting set for this scope. The pilot confirms the exact set for your products and lanes, and individual shipments can add documents.
| Document | Why it matters | Usually owned by |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial invoice (factura comercial) | Basis for the pedimento; must match order and packing list. | Supplier |
| Packing list (lista de empaque) | Line-level quantities and packaging; needed for the pedimento and receiving. | Supplier |
| Bill of lading | Transport document required for release at the port. | Forwarder / carrier |
| Pedimento and payment confirmation | The customs declaration prepared and filed by the agente aduanal, with proof of payment of duties and taxes. | Customs broker |
| Compliance documents (NOMs, permits) where applicable | Depends on the product and tariff classification. | Importer / supplier / broker |
| Importer registration references | References the broker needs to file on the importer's behalf, held in the workspace, not on every document. | Importer |
Partners in this workflow
Supplier
Provides the commercial documents and answers the broker's questions through the record.
Forwarder and carrier
Ships and reports movement; provides the B/L and port arrival details.
Agente aduanal
Prepares and files the pedimento, reports clearance status, and advises on classification and applicable regulations. Sees the shipments it handles.
Things to know
- The pedimento is prepared and filed by your licensed customs broker; Importcommand records its status and the payment confirmation as reported, and does not interact with customs systems.
- Product-specific compliance (for example, NOM requirements) is confirmed during the pilot so the required document set is correct for your goods.
- Landed-cost lines typically include ocean freight, duties (IGI), IVA, DTA, broker fees, port charges, and any storage or inspection costs.
- Additional Mexico regimes or other countries are not part of v1 and are enabled only when agreed for your workspace.
Boundary
Importcommand does not submit official customs filings, does not act as importer of record or customs broker, and does not transport cargo. Customs entries, classifications, valuations, and payments are handled by your licensed broker and by you as importer. Regulatory requirements change; verify current requirements with your broker and the relevant authorities.
Start with one representative shipment.
A controlled pilot maps your handoffs, checks fit and integrations, and shows what a single operational record changes for your team.