Every year, thousands of foreign companies import goods from China into Mexico. However, as of 2025, the Mexican Tax Authority (SAT) and Customs Agency (ANAM) have implemented stricter import requirements that are reshaping the international trade landscape.
Today, importing from China without a solid legal structure in Mexico is a serious risk: penalties, customs holds, and shipment blocks are becoming more frequent—especially for companies that do not have a registered Importer of Record (IOR).
What’s Changing in 2025?
The new regulations introduced by SAT and ANAM aim to ensure full tax compliance and traceability, particularly for imports from Asia. The key red flags include:
- Undervalued invoices
- Missing NOM labeling (Mexican Official Standards)
- No valid Importer of Record (IOR)
- Incomplete or delayed CFDI (digital tax receipt) upon entry
New mandatory requirements include:
- Detailed registration of the foreign supplier
- Real-time linkage between customs declaration and digital invoice
- Country of origin printed on packaging and documents
- Active Mexican tax ID (RFC) under the importer’s name
- Full compliance with non-tariff regulations (NOM, COFEPRIS, etc.)
Why Are Imports from China Under Closer Scrutiny?
The Mexican government has increased audits and cargo holds on shipments from China due to common issues such as:
- Third-party intermediaries with no legal liability
- Undervalued commercial invoices
- Invalid certificates of origin
- Incorrect customs values impacting VAT and income tax declarations
As a result, many foreign businesses have experienced blocked shipments, retroactive fines, or permanent blacklisting by the SAT.
How Does a Reliable IOR Protect You?
An Importer of Record (IOR) is a legal and tax-responsible entity in Mexico that ensures your imports meet all compliance requirements.
At Drago Logistics, we serve as your trusted IOR for China-to-Mexico imports, managing the entire legal process so your goods clear customs efficiently and legally.
Our IOR service includes:
- SAT and customs registration on your behalf
- Full review of commercial invoice and packing list
- Accurate tariff classification (HTS code)
- Legal importation with CFDI and official customs entry (pedimento)
- Door-to-door coordination from Asia to Mexico
Who Needs This Service?
- Foreign companies sourcing directly from Chinese factories
- E-commerce brands shipping from Asia to Mexican customers
- Importers of industrial machinery, electronics, or OEM parts
- Frequent buyers on Alibaba, Made-in-China, 1688, etc.
- Businesses without a Mexican entity or RFC
Importing from China Without an IOR? You’re at Risk.
At Drago Logistics, we help you import from any Chinese supplier without jeopardizing your cargo or your business.
With our IOR service:
- You comply with Mexican SAT and customs regulations
- Your goods enter Mexico legally and smoothly
- You avoid unreliable intermediaries
- You receive bilingual, real-time support (English/Spanish)
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