Foreing Trade February 2012 - Vázquez Tercero y Asociados

Foreing Trade February 2012
This Foreign Trade Report is an executive summary of the most important foreign trade reforms in Mexico published in the
Federal Official Gazette during February 2012, and may also contain general news that may impact Mexican foreign trade. For
further information on the topics addressed in this paper or for any questions arising from it, please contact Adrián Vázquez
Benítez al correo adrian@vazqueztercero.com, Eduardo Zepeda Grimaldo eduardo@vazquezepeda.com, Horacio A. López
Portillo Jaso horacio@vazqueztercero.com or Verónica Vázquez Bravo veronica@vazqueztercero.com.
1. Acuerdo de Integra ción Comercia l
México-Perú
On February 1, several Resolutions that establish the
quotas and assignment mechanisms for the importation of
certain goods from Peru, including grapefruits, limes, milk
preparations, bananas, processed peppers, pasta, lard, fats,
cocoa oils and powdered cocoa, oranges, corn, evaporated
milk and milk taffy, beans, dried chile, footwear, grained
cocoa and avocados, was published.
On that same date, the Rules on Origin Certification of
the Trade Agreement between Mexico and Peru, were also
published. The objective of these rules is to apply and
administer Chapters III “Market Access” and IV “Rules of
Origin and procedures related to origin” of such trade
agreement.
Further, the Resolution that notifies the applicable duty as
of February 1, 2012 of the General Import Tax for goods from
Peru was published. Per the Trade Agreement, all goods
shall be duty free, except for those specifically indicated in
the agreement.
2. Official Mexican Standards (NOMs)
Draft NOM-072-SSA1-2011, Labeling of medicines and
herbal remedies (amendment to NOM-072-SSA1-1993,
Labeling of medicines, published on April 10, 2000), was
published on February 9. Publication is made as an invitation
to interested parties for the submission of Spanish language
comments and supporting documentation no later than 60
calendar days after publication of the draft standard.
NOM-218-SSA1-2011, Products and services. Nonalcoholic
flavored beverages, whether or not frozen,
concentrates for their preparation and beverages with
caffeine added. Sanitary specifications and provisions. Test
methods, was published on February 10. The standard
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provides for sanitary provisions and specifications applicable
to non-alcoholic flavored beverages (including sports
beverages), although it does not apply to products that have
a specific sanitary regulation.
Draft NOM-131-SSA1-2011, Products and services.
Beginner’s, continuation and special nutrition formulas. Food
and non-alcoholic beverages for toddlers and small children.
Sanitary and nutritional provisions. Labeling and test
methods, was published on February 13. Publication is made
as an invitation to interested parties for the submission of
Spanish language comments and supporting documentation
no later than 60 calendar days after publication of the draft
standard.
3. Sole Po rtal
During the past days, the Sole Portal for Foreign Trade
(VUCEM, by its initials in Spanish) has been a hot topic
within the customs community becasue its implementation
was set for March 1, 2012. However, the Mexican Tax
Administration Service has decided to extend the trial period
until June 1, 2012, although no formal resolution has been
published to this effect.
This tool will allow the one-time delivery of electronic
information to a single administrative agency, with the
purpose of complying with all foreign trade requirements. In
practical terms, it seeks to expedite and simplify the flow of
information between international trade and the government;
and the Tax Administration Service has stated that it will
provide significant benefits to parties involved in cross-border
trade.
The establishment of the Sole Portal is the result of
efforts made by nine Mexican ministries, and will be available
to all players of Mexican foreign trade. It seeks to ensure the
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integrity and security of information provided. Its operation
implies for steps:
a) The interested party shall log into
www.ventanillaunica.gob.mx, insert his/her/its Tax
E-signature (FIEL, by its Spanish acronym), and
conduct an online registration of information related
to the import, export or transit of goods.
b) The information shall be sent electronically to the
relevant government agencies for approval and
authorization.
c) Taxes shall be calculated and debited automatically
from the interested party’s bank account.
When the relevant shipper submits a simplified format,
the Customs agent shall verify the information through a
portable digital device and, if applicable, dispatch the goods.
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