In light of the tariff contingency and the impossibility of importing textile goods for IMMEX companies, it is crucial to consider alternatives within the program's margin of maneuver. It is essential to check for the existence of temporary importation balances in annex 24 and verify their consistency with the system through DATA STAGE. If a balance exists, those goods can be incorporated into return operations, making the corresponding discharges in annexes 24 and 30.
As for definitive operations, they are feasible. It is suggested to be registered in the sectorial registry according to annex 10 of the RGCE and to consider estimated prices to avoid managing the customs guarantee account. When importing above the estimated price in US Dollars, when integrating the goods into the production process, it must be declared in the Added Value Field of the exportation customs declaration, following the instructions from annex 22 of the RGCE.
Another option is related to the exception in annex I for chapters 61, 62, and 63, and subheadings 9404.40 and 9404.90, published in official communication 400.2025.001, which allows imports under certain conditions. For this, a written request must be submitted according to rule 1.3.5 of the Secretary of Economy's Rules, have certification in VAT and IEPS, access to the system in annex 24 section C, and have import records in 2024.
It is suggested to submit two separate requests, authorizing the Secretary of Economy the user and password of annex 24 section C, and requesting the benefit identified in the communication, with a validity of 6 months from its publication on the SNICE page. It is crucial to diversify suppliers at the local and international levels, comply with the program and certification in VAT and IEPS, and update production processes to avoid jeopardizing the certification.
