01 / Describe your goods
Gather the product name, material, use, quantity and true value. Disclose batteries, liquids, brands, fragility and any features affecting acceptance or packaging. Generic descriptions such as “accessories” may not be sufficient.
Samples, commercial replenishment and warranty parts have different purposes. Do not assume that samples or replacements are exempt from declaration or tax.
02 / Measure the finished packaging
Record package count, outer length, width, height and gross weight for each group. Include cartons, protection and pallets. Identify provisional measurements because changes can affect options and billing.
CBM measures volume. Air and parcel billable weight may depend on the higher of actual and dimensional weight, plus route-specific minimums and rounding.
03 / Define delivery and import responsibility
Specify pickup city, Incoterm, supplier-ready date and delivery address or endpoint in Mexico. Identify who provides documentation and who is responsible for importing.
Commercial imports may require an invoice, packing list and other documents depending on the goods and operation. Confirm classification, permits, registrations and taxes with the responsible customs professional before booking.
04 / Prepare e-commerce receiving
Distinguish consumers, your warehouse, third-party warehouses and marketplaces. For Amazon FBA or Mercado Libre Full, gather the destination, shipment plan, SKUs, quantities, labels and appointment where applicable.
Carrier delivery does not automatically mean sellable inventory. Importing and warehouse receiving rules are different stages.
05 / Compare the same scope
Request separate line items for pickup, preparation, freight, importing, destination charges and delivery. Identify inclusions, exclusions, pending items, currency, billing unit and validity.
A target delivery date helps assess alternatives; it is not a confirmed arrival commitment.
Check who imports and what you receive
If the supplier proposes DDP, ask for the delivery point, importing party, clearance contact and documents you will receive. Confirm included items, unresolved charges and how exceptions will be communicated.
Distinguish the roles of the seller, importer and transport coordinator. Each party needs to know which information it provides and which work it authorizes before dispatch.
Guides for this decision
Continue with your cargo
Preparation information, not individual customs advice. Confirm current requirements for your goods with the import-responsible party.