Carta Porte: What you need to know to ship to and from Mexico
Carta Porte: What you need to know to ship to and from Mexico
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What is the Complemento Carta Porte?
New tax regulations in Mexico have been enacted, which require FedEx to obtain certain information from you, to allow the transportation of your packages across Mexican Federal roadways, after their import to, or before their export from, Mexico.
This extra information will be used by FedEx in Mexico to issue what is called a Complemento Carta Porte (Carta Porte for short). The Carta Porte must accompany any CFDI (electronic invoice) that is produced for a shipment.
Enforcement of this regulation began January 1, 2024.
What kind of FedEx service do you use?
I am a Freight Customer:
Customers shipping to Mexico from the United States using a Freight product should provide the following data elements to comply with Carta Porte Requirements:
- Tax ID for shipper in the United States
- Tax ID/RFC for the consignee in Mexico
- Unit of measure & weight
- Product Code: can be located on the Website of the Tax Authority
Ensure this information is completely and accurately included on a physical FedEx Freight Bill of Ladings, LTL Select, or within the “special instructions” section if using other automation tools. You can access and download the FedEx Freight Bill of Ladings here.
I am an Express Customer:
No actions are currently needed for international Express shipments as the necessary information is already included in your shipping documents. Express customers will be notified if this changes, and actions are required.
Do you have a business or subsidiary in Mexico?
Learn how FedEx Express is handling domestic operations in Mexico, while ensuring compliance with Carta Porte regulations. Head to Carta Porte | FedEx Mexico for more information.
Helpful resources
Keep up with regulations and requirements for importing and exporting goods.
Or call 1.800.GoFedEx or 1.800.463.3339 and say "international services."
Frequently asked questions
What is the purpose of the Carta Porte regulation?
The main goals are to combat smuggling and contraband and increase tax collection by leveraging digital transportation technologies. Read what the U.S. International Trade Administration has to say about the regulation.
When did Carta Porte go into effect?
The regulation went into effect January 1, 2022. Enforcement began January 1, 2024.