OCEAN IMPORT PROCEDURES FOR MEXICO
Last update:
January 8, 2010
OCEAN IMPORT PROCEDURES FOR MEXICO
NEW MEXICAN CUSTOMS IMPORT REQUIREMENTS.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: |
STORAGE & DEMURRAGE CHARGES RULES.- New Rule
Effective 2008, the local agents for Vessel Lines in Mexico apply unilateral rules for charging back breakbulk agents with all Storage and Demurrage charges, if ultimate consignee fails to pick up containers from the Customs yards and pay to them all due charges. Therefore, in our specific case, they hold LFC liable for any storage & demurrage charges.
These charges will be rebilled back to origin Agent in such cases.
GENERAL DOCUMENTS HANDLING PROCEDURES.-
(LCL / FCL) MASTER B/L CONSIGNMENT
Master B/L must be consigned to:
LINEA FEDERAL DE CARGA SA DE CV
Av. 602 y Camino ASA No. 28
Aduana Aeropuerto Internacional Mexico D. F. 15620 MEXICO Tel. (52 55) 5786-0977 5762-1510 Fax (52 55) 5784-6928
Pre-alert must be sent to:
E-mail oceanservices@lineafedcarga.com Fax (+52 55) 5784-6928
PLEASE BE CAREFUL: DO NOT CONSIGN ANY MASTER BL COLLECT TO US WITHOUT LFC MANAGEMENT PREVIOUS ACCEPTANCE
House B/L Consignment: HOUSE B/L MUST BE CONSIGNED TO EACH INDIVIDUAL CONSIGNEE BUT LINEA FEDERAL DE CARGA SA DE CV MUST BE SHOWN AS THE RELEASE AGENT WITH FULL DETAILS
DISCLAIMER: ALL INFORMATION SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PREVIOUS NOTICE. NO RESPONSABILITY ACCEPTED FOR INCOMPLETE DETAILS. CHECK WITH LOCAL AUTHORITIES TO CONFIRM SPECIFIC IMPORT REQUIREMENTS.
DOCUMENTS AND DISTRIBUTION: Upon sailing of vessel, the following documents must be sent by fax or e-mail in pre-alert and pouch for the original documents to our main office in Mexico City. Documents MUST be received by LFC at least one week before vessel's arrival. See note below. 2 original masters (ocean) B/L plus 3 non-negotiable copies , 3 Non-negotiable copies of each HB/L , Every B/L must be rated; also we require a cargo manifest stating the ocean freight on each house b/L. This is required for Customs purposes only. q Total weight of the HB/Ls has to be the same as weight indicated in master BL. Do not shave weight.INVOICES OF CARGO: They should be previously faxed and sent by courier to us attached to the B/L. FCL / LCL MIXED SHIPMENTS FOR MEXICO For FCL or LCL shipments with final destination to any port in Mexico the Master B/L should be addressed to:
LINEA FEDERAL DE CARGA SA DE CV
Av. 602 y Camino ASA No. 28 Aduana Aeropuerto Internacional Mexico City, 15620 MEXICO Tel. (+52 55) 5786-0977 5762-1510 Fax (+52 55) 5784-6928
LACK OF DOCUMENTS: any charges for delays, demurrages, etc., arising from lack of documents received by LFC in time, will be billed back to origin Agent.
TRANSFERS TO PANTACO (MEX City Terminal)
Cargo covered with vessel line all the way to Pantaco, are routed either via Manzanillo or Long Beach and El Paso, Tex.
In both cases, Customs formalities and procedures, MUST BE COVERED and special care taken to avoid delays and storage/demurrage charges.
Traffic via MANZANILLO: Consignee MUST present to vessel line one week in advance of arrival of goods to Manzanillo, of all Import Documents, Taxpayer Number registered for Imports; Commercial Invoice; Certificate of Origin; Power of Attorney to Customs Broker making the Inbond paperwork. This list does not limit any additional documents that might be required by Mexican Customs.
Linea Federal de Carga S.A. will not be responsible for any Demurrage, storage or any other charge caused by failure of the consignee to pick up and return containers on time, and in case the consignee refuses it to pay , any charge will be re billed to the Origin Agent.
Some Charges for the Vessel lines and the Customs storages:
|
FCL |
LCL |
Demurrages |
$ 95.00 USD daily per Container |
$ 15.00 USD per W/M daily |
Storages |
$ 110.00 USD daily per Container |
$ 15.00 USD per W/M daily |
Subject to change without previous notice |
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BEYOND PORT TRUCKING SERVICES.-
It is very important to note that Truck Carriers in Mexico, do not accept any liability in case of loss, theft, damage, etc., while under their control.
Therefore, Linea Federal de Carga can not accept any responsibility for such losses when acting on behalf of Agent at origin or for ultimate consignee.
It is advisable to buy proper Insurance.
MAIN PORTS IN MEXICO
GULF OF MEXICO:
Veracruz
Altamira/ Tampico
Progreso
PACIFIC COAST:
Manzanillo
Lazaro Cardenas
Mazatlan
Ensenada
All documents must be sent to our main office at:
LINEA FEDERAL DE CARGA SA DE CV
Av. 602 y Camino ASA No. 28 Aduana Aeropuerto Internacional
Mexico D. F. 15620 MEXICO Tel. (52 55) 5786-0977
5762-1510 Fax (52 55) 5784-6928-6928
oceanservices@lineafedcarga.com
CONSOLIDATIONS POUCH MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
1 Set of each HAWB with at least 4 copies each, 3 Copies of consolidations manifest, 1 Original + 1 copy of your invoice for each CC HAWB,1 Copy of commercial invoice per HAWB,1 Copy of insurance certificate if applicable, Credit note for profit shares, Copy of packing list for warehouse facility MAWB It must always be sent on PP basis. Otherwise, airline COD charges will be billed to the consignee.
PROFIT SHARE CALCULATION SHEET
It must be included in each consolidations regardless of a monthly statement reflecting all detailed related to each consolidation.
Thanks a lot for valuable cooperation.
OTHER CHARGES THAN FREIGHT
They must be broken down and shown on the right side of the HAWB. DELIVERY
CHARGE FROM MEXICO CITY AIRPORT OTHER CHARGES BILLED TO THE CONSIGNED IN MEXICO
HAWB collect 3% BBF USD $25.00 AWB USD $16.00 (direct shipments)