1. U.S. Customs Brokerage

2. Power of Attorney From the Importer of Record
U.S. Company -
Power of Attorney – signed by an officer of the company with IRS #.
Mexican Company acting as an importer of record–
Mexican Power of Attorney – signed by an officer of the company along with a copy of the Acta Constitutiva. Also, Customs assigned number. U.S. Consignee IRS # needed.
We can start the process and clear Customs with fax or scanned copies but will need the originals forwarded to us eventually.

3. Importer of Record Documentation
The importer of record has complete and sole responsibility for compliance with all U.S. Customs requirements, such as:
Documentation
Record Keeping
Duty Classification
Value
Payment of Duties
All other Homeland Security requirements
Using Reasonable Care

4. Types of Entries Consumption Entries Informal Entries
Free and Dutiable, Quota/Visa, AD/CVD, Appraisement, Vessel Repair, FTZ Consumption and combination
Informal Entries
Free and Dutiable, Quota Other than Textiles
Warehouse Entries
Warehouse, Re-Warehouse, TIB, Trade Fair, Permanent Exhibition, Foreign Trade Zone Admission
Warehouse Withdrawal
For Consumption, Quota/Visa, AD/CVD and
combination.
Government Entries
Military Only

5. Customs Paperwork Review
Commercial Invoice – Must meet US Customs Requirements
NAFTA Certificate
Manufacturer’s Affidavit on U.S. Goods Returned
Final Destination
SCAC code of drayage company
Firms Code (Bridge where it will crossing)
Depending on the commodity, we will need additional information such as OGA, Reconciliation, Certificates, HAZMAT 24hrs in advance, ADD, CVD, Assists, PPQ, Quota, Visa, TSCA, MSDS, Marking Waivers, etc. etc. etc.

6. OGA (Other Government Agencies)
We are responsible for making sure that all commodities besides, complying with US Customs Regulations also comply with all Other Government Agencies
FDA - Food & Drug Administration Ex: Food items, plates
FCC - Federal Communications Commission Ex: Radios, computers
DOT – Department of Transportation Ex: Vehicles, Tires
EPA - Environmental Protection Agency Ex: Water Filters
FISH & WILDLIFE Ex: Birds
SIMA – Steel Import Monitoring and Analysis System
& Etc. etc….
Most Forms are available electronically but some are on manual forms.

7. Post Entry Processes Once a shipment clears Customs: Other processes:
Entry Summary needs to be generated (equivalent of a Pedimento) & accepted by Customs.
Entry Summary along with any monies due for duty must be paid by 10th business day after the shipment crosses. N.G. Jensen, Inc. pays 8th day.
Other processes:
NAFTA Refunds - Protests
Prior Disclosures Fines & Penalties
PEA (Post Entry Amendments - Reconciliations
SIL (Supplemental Information Letter

8. Required Information Mexican Side U.S. Side Both Sides
Carta De Encomendia – Mexican Power of Attorney
Encargo Conferido
R.F.C. – Registro Federal de Causantes – Mexican IRS Seal
Poder notarial – Proof that the person who signed the Carta de Encomendia can sign legally for the company.
If the company is not registered as a Mexican Importer of Record than you will need to hire a Commerlizadora to act as the importer of record for the preparation the entry.
U.S. Side
Power of Attorney
N.G. Jensen, Inc. Client Information Letter
Both Sides
Mexican Company Name:
Contact Name:
Phone Number:
U.S. /Canadian Company Name:
Invoice
Description of Merchandise
Pictures if possible
Six Digit Classification
NAFTA Certificate

9. Required Information From Mexican Shipper
N.G Jensen is NOT a Mexican Customs Broker, we are only providing liaison assistance between the Exporter and the Mexican Customs Broker, and we have no liability for this transaction above those that are defined in our Terms & Conditions of Service
The information provided is based on the Fact that the Mexican Importer of Record will give us Mexican Power of Attorney - Encargo Conferido to prepare the Mexican Entry. The Mexican Company must provide us this information before we can proceed with the entry. It can take up to 5 days from the time The Mexican Importer of record registers the Mexican Broker. We cannot begin to work the shipment until we receive the notification form Mexican Customs stating that our Mexican Broker is registered as the Mexican Broker for your Mexican Client. Once we receive the notification we can proceed with reviewing and classifying the merchandise.
Below is the link to setup the “encargo conferido”,
The electronic signature “la Firma Electrónica Avanzada (Arquivos . key y .cer y clave)” is required  
Web site to create “Alta Encarga conferido”:
To confirm is your client is setup as an importer of record you can access Padrón de Importadores
- Correo electrónico: - Teléfono: INFOSAT ( ) de lunes a viernes de 9 a 18 horas. Marcar clave 8.
If your company wishes to act as the Foreign Importer than we will need to hire a Mexican Shelter Operation – Commerlizadora to act as a go between.

10. U.S. Customs Clearance Process
Manifest is sent to
Drayage company and
Mexican Broker
Paperwork is received
Via fax, or EDI
Paperwork is
reviewed for
Compliance
Complete?
Mexican Broker
Provides Mexican
Paperwork to Drayage
Company for clearance
Go back to shipper
Or importer for
Corrected data NO
Shipment is sent
To Customs
Yes
If accurate, Proceed with
the processing Of the entry
Intensive
Exam?
Stevedore are
Involved if
Merchandise needs
To be unloaded
Yes
Entry is accepted by
U.S. Customs No
Shipment
Clears US Customs
Generate Manifest CF7533 so
The carrier can generate the
Electronic Manifest