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So, here we are post Liberation Day and investors have been liberated from over $6 trillion dollars U.S. just in the last week. These “reciprocal” tariffs were supposedly aimed at balancing trade with other countries, some of...more
Recent announcements by former U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the potential imposition of import duties on goods from Mexico have created uncertainty for many companies dealing with the IMMEX program.Trump first...more
1. Collection forecast and tax collection plan - In view of the “success” in terms of foreign trade taxes collection during 2024, the Federal Government approved for the 2025 fiscal package an increase in absolute terms of...more
It is expected that the next few years will be a challenging time for manufacturers in Mexico, with the automotive industry being particularly vulnerable as multiple pressure points come to a head: (1) the United...more
An alternative to a "slow boat from China" is an IMMEX in Mexico for manufacturing....more
The Trade Act of 1974 grants the President broad powers to manage trade relationships with foreign countries. Section 301 of the act allows the President, acting through the United States Trade Representative (“USTR”), to...more
This article is aimed to briefly explain what is Mexican Customs regime, when and how it is used and why any party entering or extracting goods in or out of Mexico should be aware of its importance for compliance. Although...more
In 1964, the Mexican government introduced Maquiladoras as a strategy to attract foreign investment and increase industrialization on the Mexican border. Maquiladora’s process, produce, transform, or repair goods owned by...more
Bob Brewer, Braumiller Law Group & Consulting Group host shares some upcoming podcasts with attorneys and trade advisors such as how to establish an IMMEX in Mexico. the world of digital assets and DAO's, as well as the...more
On May 9, 2022, the "Decree by means of which the Ministry of Economy issues general rules and criteria on foreign trade matters" was published in the Mexican Official Gazette, whereby several reforms in the operation of...more
El pasado 9 de mayo de 2022 se publicó en el Diario Oficial de la Federación el “Acuerdo por el que la Secretaría de Economía emite Reglas y criterios de carácter general en materia de comercio exterior”, por medio del cual...more
IMMEX is an acronym that in Spanish stands for Industria Manufacturera, Maquiladora y de Servicios de Exportacion (Manufacturing, Maquiladora and Export Services Industry). It is a program from the Mexican federal government...more
Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) operate in Mexico under a specific customs regime identified as fiscal deposit, which enables them to introduce into their authorized premises on an in-bond basis, machinery, equipment,...more
Among the obligations that IMMEX companies need to fulfill to be in compliance with their Program authorizations, they must carry out annual export sales greater than USD $500,000 or representing at least 10% of their total...more
Auto part manufacturers that operate under an IMMEX Program and sell their products to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in Mexico, should be aware that Mexican applicable regulations provide that OEMs that acquire such...more
Under an IMMEX Program, a company may temporarily import materials and assets into Mexico to be used in the production of final products to be exported, or in rendering export-related services with certain benefits....more