Munmun Singh

There’s not a standard timeline since every industry has its own nuances and requirements. Setting up operations in Mexico requires a customized solution, but generally speaking, a company can expect a timeline of 3-4 months, after signing a lease agreement, when working and 7-8 months if going through the process without a shelter company.

This time efficiency is due to the connections and infrastructure needed such as VAT certification, as well as systems and expertise on key departments like trade, finance, environment, health & safety, and HR.

Essentially, consider a shelter company a “one-stop shop” to start operations in Mexico. They’d break down what you’d be liable for. This is in addition to the multiple steps it takes to set up the right certifications, staffing, and site selection. The exact timeline depends on your company’s specific needs.

Dual-use items are goods, software, technology and documents which can be used for both civil and military applications and is often referred to as 'controlled'. It covers the majority of IT equipment - namely the Networking, Voice, Security and Storage arena that has a data transfer and data analysis function. Dual Use items, by international customs law must be tracked to ensure it goes to legitimate consignee and therefore requires import licenses. This applies to ECCN numbers 5Axxx and 4Axxx for the technology sector.

If a U.S. industry believes that it is being injured by unfair competition through dumping or subsidization of a foreign product, it may request the imposition of antidumping or countervailing duties by filing a petition with both Import Administration and the United States International Trade Commission. Import Administration investigates foreign producers and governments to determine whether dumping or subsidization has occurred and calculates the amount of dumping or subsidies.

Yes, in international shipments by air freight, it is always considered 2 things: the growth weight and the volumetric weight.

The textile industry in Europe is second-largest in terms of importers, just after the US. There are many textile buyers and importers in Europe looking for trusted textile suppliers.

To find the best textile buyers in Europe, you will have to do some research. I would suggest you create your business profile on Europages. This B2B website offers an opportunity to connect with the textile buyers in Europe at no cost.