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Over the years I have exported many different goods from the United States to import into Mexico there are several things you want to be prepared to have ready. You will need to provide your original receipts of your goods purchased in the states. In some cases, such as goods imported into the U.S. first, you will be required to obtain a certificate of origin as well from the supplier, manufacturer or distributor. Your receipts or goods to be imported will also have to be translated to Spanish so that Mexican customs (Aduana) can easily identify what you’re importing to Mexico.
You will have to have an importation permit or you may use at an additional cost the permit of the customs broker. You goods can come from different areas and consolidated in the warehouse but be sure your descriptions and quantities are accurate so that your paperwork will go smoothly. Any inaccuracies can really slow down the process of importation and or exportation.
Many times products have special requirements and therefore you may have some extra steps such as obtaining FDA certifications, agriculture certificates, certificate of origin, and create a translated order form (catalog) including each of the of the goods you wish to export from the US into Mexico.
These requirements at first may seem daunting but if you are regularly planning on importing these goods to Mexico then you may of course you may re-use the information you have provided and the process will become more streamlined each time.
There may be other requirements depending on what it is that you are importing to Mexico and what the use will be. The importation duties levied by Mexico customs will also be different depending on the goods and their origin. Some goods may not able to import at all. Please be sure to consult directly with your customs broker for the most up to date information.
I have used many different companies through the years for different services but highly recommend working with Columbia Export Services because it eliminates the need to try and coordinate warehousing, freight forwarding and transportation provided by independent companies. They have it all and provide services for all of Baja California and most of Mexico.
James Glover
Baja Insider
Baja Real Estate and Consulting
Velas de Baja
Cabo Tropicals
Columbia Export Company's Services
• Assistance in export procedures.
• Permits in Mexican government offices.
• Labeling according to the NOMs.
• On site pre-inspection for products from USA
• U.S.D.A. Certificates for meat and poultry products from USA.
• International fitosanitary (agricultural) certificates.
• Translation services (Bilingual Personnel).
• Online Warehouse
Merchandise Tracking.
• Mexican Bonded Carrier. (International Transit).
• Container Logistics.
• Handling of dry, refrigerated, and frozen goods.
• Facilities and required equipment for successful physical movement.
• Inside storage of 45,000 ft2 with 11 loading docks.
• Mexican and U.S. Customs Broker.
• Freight Services in all Baja Peninsula and Main Cities of Mexico.
• Fleet of 20 refrigerated containers with air ride suspension.
• GPS tracking and radio and mobile phone contact all the way to tip
of Baja.
They provide personalized advice and support in their six offices: San Diego, CA; Tijuana, Tecate, Ensenada, BC; La Paz, B.C.S. and Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S.
Locations & Contact Information
San Diego USA
2225 Avenida Costa Este Suite 1800
San Diego, Ca 92154
Tijuana, BC
Plaza Internacional Otay
Blvd.Bellas Artes No.17686-111
Fracc.Garita de Otay
Tijuana, B.C. 22509Tecate, BC
Callejon Francisco I.Madero No.120
Colonia Centro
Tecate, B.C. 21400
Ensenada, BC
Blvd.Teniente Jose Azueta # 130
Local 15 Recinto Portuario
Ensena`da, B.C.
La Paz, B.C.S.
Sinaloa No.15 E/Rangel y La Playa
La Paz, B.C.S. 23060
Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S.
Calle Flor de Pitahaya Fraccion A
Lote 5 de la Fraccion B Col.Jacarandas
Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S. 23410
Import and Export Services in Baja
Columbia Export Service Co. was established in 1974 to provide
services necessary for importation, exportation, general freight
forwarding and transportation of all types of products, commercial as
well as personal goods into Baja California, Mexico. Columbia Export
Services is a group of companies that bring their special expertise to
best solve your product and material transportation challenges.
Doing business in Baja California Mexico often requires the importation of products from the United States or other countries. In some businesses importation of equipment, materials and or merchandise maybe needed occasionally or on a regular basis. In order to import these goods you will need to use a customs broker or freight forwarder to properly handle the paperwork for the goods to be accepted into Mexico and create the “pedimientos” (green sheets) that become your proof and business receipts (facturas) for those goods coming into Mexico. It is only with this proper documentation of your goods imported that your Mexican business can record the purchase value of such goods in your company.
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The general fees for importation from the U.S. into Mexico include the
customs broker fees, any additional duties required of specific goods
( many times very little to none in Baja), I.V.A. (Sales tax), any
warehouse costs and the transportation over the border.
With the consolidation of services, from Customs Brokers to handle the
Freight forwarding for importation and exportation of goods and
transportation into and out of Mexico. Having their own trucking
company and warehouse services they can provide you the most complete
of services. Columbia Export has 6 offices located at the U.S. /
Mexico Border in Otay Mesa
California, San Diego, Ensenada, Tecate and
La Paz and Cabo San Lucas of Baja Sur.
Their U.S / Mexico border warehouse has 46,000 sq feet of storage, refrigerated rooms, and experienced staff as well a computerized freight management system accessible via the internet.
Import and Export Paperwork
Physically moving your goods across the border and though Baja is just part of the job. Handling the paperwork of importation and exportation is where Columbia Export Company's experience can be valuable. With more than 30 years of experience in transporting goods across the border you can avoid unnecessary delays in your shipments
Contact Information for PSA
Prestadora de Servicios Aduanales, SC Agencia Aduanal
Andres Ruffo de Alba.
Administrative Manager.
Phone: (619) 710-1863 ext. 114. In San Diego, CA. EUA.
Fax: (619) 710-1875.
Nextel: 122*15674*13.
Salvador Casas Verdugo.
Operative Manager
Phone: (619) 710-1863 ext. 113. In San Diego, CA. EUA.
Fax: (619) 710-1875.
Nextel: 122*15874*35.
Contact Information for Columbia Exports
Transport Services
Columbia Export Service Company provide services Transportation for Baja California by modern GPS tracked trucks. They can provide safe and secure shipment of dry goods, refrigerated and frozen items. Trailers can be subdivided to provide climate controlled transport for a variety of different needs within the same shipment.
Our
freight services for Baja include:
Truck. (South Bound: Via Tijuana and Tecate, Baja California. Mexico.)
Air Freight to Baja Sur
Air. (Via San Diego – San J. del Cabo, Baja California Sur. Mexico.)
Alaska airlines, Aero Mexico
Marine Cargo Shipping to Baja Norte Mexico
(Via the Port of Ensenada, Baja California. Mex.)
International Transit
Ensenada – Tecate. (By Land.)
Columbia Export Service Co.
Arturo Ruffo Velarde.CEO.
2225 Avenida Costa Este Suite 1800.
San Diego, CA. EUA. 92154.
Phone: (619) 710-1863 ext. 107.
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For additional information please contact the appropriate office listed on this page or click here to visit the Columbia Export Services Company website.