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New Requirement for Shipping to Mexico

New Requirement for Shipping to Mexico

New Requirement for Shipping to Mexico

Complemento Carta Porte (“Waybill Supplement”) Requirement

Since January 1, 2022, Mexican authorities have required all transportation companies to submit a Waybill Supplement for shipments to, from, and within Mexico for commercial and casual/non-commercial shipments, regardless of the mode of transportation. This requirement is part of Mexican authorities' efforts to combat illegal activity and increase tax compliance.

Effective January 1, 2024, transportation companies and shippers that fail to comply with the legal and regulatory requirements may be subject to fines, penalties, and even criminal liability.

 

What is changing?

Since January 1, 2022, all transportation companies have been required to submit a Waybill Supplement for shipments to, from, and within Mexico. The Waybill Supplement is an additional section that was added to the current Comprobante Fiscal Digital por Internet (CFDI), which is the “digital invoice” that transportation companies issue to customers in Mexico for tax purposes. Penalties and liability for non-compliance go into effect January 1, 2024.

 

How do I comply?

FedEx Express Customers FedEx Freight Customers

No Current Action Required

  • For FedEx Express international shipments, the necessary information is already included in shipping documents.

  • Customers will be notified if there are changes to the process.

Continue to provide the name of your broker or freight forwarder on your FedEx Freight Bill of Lading as they will need to include the following data elements on the second FedEx Freight Bill of Lading:

  • Tax ID for shipper in the U.S.

  • Tax ID/RFC for the consignee in Mexico

  • Unit of measure & weight 

  • Product Code (available in Spanish only on the Mexico Tax Authority website)

Include this information on a physical FedEx Freight Bill of Lading, LTL Select, or in the “special instructions” section for electronic shipping tools.

Access and download the FedEx Freight Bill of Lading.

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Enforcement and Penalties

Mexican authorities are responsible for the enforcement of the new regulation in Mexico. Starting January 1, 2024, non-compliance with this requirement, may result in penalties, shipment delays, package seizures and/or a temporary hold on deliveries by FedEx. FedEx reserves the right to recover any penalties levied against FedEx, from customers who fail to provide the necessary information in a complete and/or correct manner.