https://kold.gold/en/blog Guides on ocean and air freight, Mexican customs, cold chain and cross-border trade, written by a freight forwarder based in Mexico. en-US Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:55:36 GMT https://kold.gold/en/blog/can-you-ship-ddp-to-mexico https://kold.gold/en/blog/can-you-ship-ddp-to-mexico Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:55:36 GMT Can you sell DDP into Mexico? Only with a registered Mexican importer. DAP vs. DDP, who pays duty and 16% VAT, the MVE and a checklist before you quote. https://kold.gold/en/blog/how-to-ship-to-mexico-guide https://kold.gold/en/blog/how-to-ship-to-mexico-guide Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:55:36 GMT The Mexican side of shipping to Mexico: importer of record, padrón, pedimento, MVE, taxes, Manzanillo vs. Lázaro Cárdenas, Laredo and approximate times. https://kold.gold/en/blog/laredo-cross-border-trucking https://kold.gold/en/blog/laredo-cross-border-trucking Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:55:36 GMT How a truckload crosses from Laredo into Mexico: transfer carriers, the Mexican pedimento, Carta Porte, EEI thresholds, USMCA origin and approximate times. https://kold.gold/en/blog/mexico-customs-broker-fees https://kold.gold/en/blog/mexico-customs-broker-fees Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:55:36 GMT How Mexican customs broker fees work: no official fee schedule, fee structures, legal charges (DTA, prevalidation, VAT) and how to compare broker quotes. https://kold.gold/en/blog/nom-labeling-mexico https://kold.gold/en/blog/nom-labeling-mexico Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:55:36 GMT How NOM labeling works for imports into Mexico: labeling NOMs, Spanish labels, what customs checks and the three ways to comply, explained step by step. https://kold.gold/en/blog/air-freight-by-industry-mexico-imports-exports https://kold.gold/en/blog/air-freight-by-industry-mexico-imports-exports Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:41:14 GMT Air freight by industry in Mexico: who imports and exports by air, the service level each sector needs, key requirements and the cost of not flying. https://kold.gold/en/blog/top-products-mexican-logistics-moves https://kold.gold/en/blog/top-products-mexican-logistics-moves Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:41:14 GMT The 10 product families that keep Mexican logistics busy: how each one moves, what makes it demanding and one practical tip to plan and quote it. https://kold.gold/en/blog/what-moves-by-truck-mexico-us-border https://kold.gold/en/blog/what-moves-by-truck-mexico-us-border Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:41:14 GMT What crosses the Mexico–US border by FTL and LTL truck: grain, meat, engines, chemicals, TVs, produce, furniture, candy. Equipment, papers and delays. https://kold.gold/en/blog/what-ships-in-a-full-container-fcl-mexico https://kold.gold/en/blog/what-ships-in-a-full-container-fcl-mexico Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:41:14 GMT 10 products Mexico imports and exports by full container load (FCL): equipment (20', 40' HC, reefer, flat rack), main risks and documents for each. https://kold.gold/en/blog/what-to-ship-lcl-consolidated-freight-mexico https://kold.gold/en/blog/what-to-ship-lcl-consolidated-freight-mexico Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:41:14 GMT Which products fit LCL consolidated ocean freight in Mexico: fabric, hardware, footwear, toys, crafts, honey and more. Packing, documents and when to go FCL. https://kold.gold/en/blog/high-value-electronics-shipping-phones-servers-mexico https://kold.gold/en/blog/high-value-electronics-shipping-phones-servers-mexico Tue, 13 Oct 2026 01:30:23 GMT Phones, servers and network gear carry high value in little volume: how to cut theft risk, insure and track the shipment to or from Mexico. https://kold.gold/en/blog/importer-of-record-mexico https://kold.gold/en/blog/importer-of-record-mexico Tue, 13 Oct 2026 01:30:23 GMT Why a foreign company generally cannot be the importer in Mexico, the four structures that exist, who answers to the SAT, and why DDP is a problem. https://kold.gold/en/blog/international-horse-transport-by-air https://kold.gold/en/blog/international-horse-transport-by-air Tue, 13 Oct 2026 01:30:23 GMT How a horse flies abroad: destination and SENASICA requirements, tests, stalls, flights and quarantine. Plan backward from the arrival date. https://kold.gold/en/blog/mexico-electronic-value-declaration-mve https://kold.gold/en/blog/mexico-electronic-value-declaration-mve Tue, 13 Oct 2026 01:30:23 GMT Mexico's Electronic Value Declaration (MVE) phases in from Nov 1, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027, per a SAT advance version. What your importer will ask you for. https://kold.gold/en/blog/mezcal-first-pallet-small-producer-import-guide https://kold.gold/en/blog/mezcal-first-pallet-small-producer-import-guide Tue, 13 Oct 2026 01:30:23 GMT Buying a first pallet of mezcal from a small palenque: mode, glass packing, pallet rules, carrier documents and importer coordination. https://kold.gold/en/blog/touring-equipment-mexico-ata-carnet-guide https://kold.gold/en/blog/touring-equipment-mexico-ata-carnet-guide Tue, 13 Oct 2026 01:30:23 GMT Bringing tour gear into Mexico: ATA Carnet or temporary import, pre-registration at least 7 days ahead, time limits and a load-in calendar. https://kold.gold/en/blog/urgent-machinery-spare-parts-air-freight-mexico https://kold.gold/en/blog/urgent-machinery-spare-parts-air-freight-mexico Tue, 13 Oct 2026 01:30:23 GMT When to air-freight a spare part to Mexico, which customs regimes to check if it is repaired and returned, and the documents to have ready. https://kold.gold/en/blog/products-that-need-cold-chain-temperatures https://kold.gold/en/blog/products-that-need-cold-chain-temperatures Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:35:11 GMT What temperature each product ships at: vaccines, blood, meat, seafood, produce, dairy, flowers and frozen foods, with equipment and main risk. https://kold.gold/en/blog/types-of-cargo-in-international-shipping https://kold.gold/en/blog/types-of-cargo-in-international-shipping Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:35:11 GMT Containerized FCL and LCL, liquid and dry bulk, refrigerated and project cargo: equipment, documents, risks and how to tell which one is yours. https://kold.gold/en/blog/what-goods-ship-by-air-cargo https://kold.gold/en/blog/what-goods-ship-by-air-cargo Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:35:11 GMT What ships by air freight and why: tech, pharma, perishables, AOG, luxury and valuables. What can't fly and how to choose between air and ocean. https://kold.gold/en/blog/what-mexico-exports-top-products https://kold.gold/en/blog/what-mexico-exports-top-products Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:35:11 GMT What Mexico exports and how each group ships: vehicles, electronics, medical devices, minerals and food. Transport modes, documents and common pitfalls. https://kold.gold/en/blog/what-mexico-imports-top-products https://kold.gold/en/blog/what-mexico-imports-top-products Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:35:11 GMT What Mexico imports and how each group gets in: electronics, auto parts, fuels, chemicals, steel and grains. Requirements, permits and typical pitfalls. https://kold.gold/en/blog/shipping-helicopters-and-yachts https://kold.gold/en/blog/shipping-helicopters-and-yachts Thu, 01 Oct 2026 06:59:16 GMT Shipping helicopters, yachts and touring gear: RoRo, flat racks, cradles, all-risk insurance, temporary import in Mexico, AFAC and ATA Carnets. https://kold.gold/en/blog/relocating-a-production-line-to-mexico https://kold.gold/en/blog/relocating-a-production-line-to-mexico Thu, 01 Oct 2026 06:58:04 GMT How to move machinery and production lines to Mexico: IMMEX temporary vs definitive import, PROSEC, industrial crating, rigging and lithium battery rules. https://kold.gold/en/blog/shipping-regulated-security-and-defense-cargo https://kold.gold/en/blog/shipping-regulated-security-and-defense-cargo Thu, 01 Oct 2026 06:57:20 GMT Which authority approves imports and exports of security and defense cargo in Mexico: Defense and Economy permits, end-user documents and chain of custody. https://kold.gold/en/blog/importing-medical-equipment-into-mexico https://kold.gold/en/blog/importing-medical-equipment-into-mexico Thu, 01 Oct 2026 06:56:19 GMT Importing critical medical equipment into Mexico: COFEPRIS registration, N95 masks, ventilators, oxygen concentrators and urgent air freight. https://kold.gold/en/blog/shipping-paints-and-chemical-reagents https://kold.gold/en/blog/shipping-paints-and-chemical-reagents Thu, 01 Oct 2026 06:55:28 GMT Shipping paints and chemical reagents in 2026: IMDG and IATA classes, safety data sheets, UN packaging, NOM-002 and Mexican permits. https://kold.gold/en/blog/exporting-tequila-and-mezcal-from-mexico https://kold.gold/en/blog/exporting-tequila-and-mezcal-from-mexico Thu, 01 Oct 2026 06:54:24 GMT How to export tequila and mezcal from Mexico: appellation of origin, NOM-006 and NOM-070, CRT certificate, sector registry, IEPS, TTB COLA and FDA rules. https://kold.gold/en/blog/importing-footwear-and-uniforms-into-mexico https://kold.gold/en/blog/importing-footwear-and-uniforms-into-mexico Thu, 01 Oct 2026 06:53:35 GMT How to import footwear and uniforms into Mexico in 2026: footwear sector registry, NOM-020-SCFI-1997 labeling, estimated prices, duties and shipping. https://kold.gold/en/blog/international-live-animal-shipping https://kold.gold/en/blog/international-live-animal-shipping Thu, 01 Oct 2026 06:52:32 GMT How to ship live dogs and horses to or from Mexico: SENASICA, zoosanitary certificates, IATA LAR crates, snub-nosed breed bans and US entry rules.