Attention Exports to Mexico
We are writing to inform you of an issue that could significantly impact your operations and contractual relationships with your clients in Mexico.
- For at least two years, the Mexican government, through the Tax Administration Service (SAT), has initiated multiple origin verifications on Peruvian companies that issue certificates of origin, which are used by Mexican importers to receive preferential tariff treatment under agreements such as the Mexico-Peru FTA and, more recently, the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). These verifications have increased considerably over the last six months.
- Under these procedures, the SAT requires companies in Peru that issue the aforementioned certificate of origin to submit all information applicable to their production processes to validate compliance with the specific rules of origin provided in the Trade Agreements.
- In this regard, we have identified that complying with these procedures requires companies in Peru to face considerable administrative burdens in compiling the information required by the SAT within a short period of time. The most frequently reviewed sectors include textiles, food, beverages, electronics, cosmetics, fishing, pharmaceuticals, among others.
- If your company is being subject to an origin verification by the Mexican Tax Administration Service (SAT), we can refer you to Von Wobeser y Sierra, a firm partnered with Thorne, Echandía & Lema. This firm is located in Mexico and has extensive experience handling these origin verifications. We know they have achieved favorable results by having Mexican authorities recognize the origin of products exported from Peru, thus ensuring the application of the tariff preferences declared by importers in Mexico (which has resulted in significant savings for companies in Peru, allowing them to continue generating business based on the current trade structure).
As always, at Thorne, Echandía & Lema Abogados, we remain at your disposal, if necessary. We can connect you with the aforementioned law firm in Mexico, who, together with our firm, will support you at every stage of the origin verification process, from preparing documentation to attending meetings with the Mexican Tax Administration Service (SAT). If so, please do not hesitate to contact our Foreign Trade and Customs team
José Luis Sorogastúa
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