United States to Mexico freight shipping.

Ground freight from US border towns to big Mexican cities takes 1–5 days. From Laredo, Monterrey is just same-day to 1 day away. CDMX (Mexico City) is 2–3 days away by truck. Ocean freight from Houston to Manzanillo takes 5–8 days. To Veracruz, it takes 4–6 days. Air freight from US airports to Mexico City, Monterrey, or Guadalajara takes 1–3 days, door to door.

USMCA is the trade deal between the US, Mexico, and Canada. It took effect in July 2020. It gives duty-free status to US goods that meet its rules of origin. These rules cover how and where goods are made. The US seller must draw up a certificate of origin. Without it, goods pay Mexico's standard tariff. We prepare and check these papers for all US exports that qualify.

A pedimento is Mexico's customs form for imports. It works like the US CBP Form 7501. A local agent, or agente aduanal, must file it online through VUCEM. The form lists the importer, the seller, the goods, the tariff codes, the customs value, and any duties or taxes owed. It also flags special programs like USMCA or IMMEX. Goods cannot clear Mexican customs without one. We work with local agents at each major border crossing.

IMMEX lets registered makers in Mexico bring in US and other foreign parts duty-free and tax-free. This covers raw materials, parts, and machines. These parts go into goods made for export. Over 5,000 IMMEX firms run in Mexico, mostly in autos, electronics, and apparel. US parts go in; finished goods come out. This cycle drives cross-border trade. We support this whole cycle for both US sellers and Mexican makers.

NOM rules are Mexico's product safety and labeling standards. Agencies like SE, COFEPRIS, and SEMARNAT enforce them. Many goods need a NOM paper before they can enter Mexico. This covers electronics, food, medical items, chemicals, toys, and more. Goods that skip this step get held at the border. We advise US sellers on the right NOM rules for their goods.

The USA's top exports to Mexico start with machines and gear for maquiladora plants. Next come computer chips and circuit boards. Auto parts and cars are big too — the US and Mexico run this industry as one system. Other top items are chemicals, plastics, and fuel products. Farm goods — corn, soy, and pork — and medical items round out the list. Mexico is the USA's #2 export market, right after Canada. US exports to Mexico top $300 billion a year.