Samples are those, which due to its amount, weight, volume and other presentation conditions, unequivocally indicate that they only may serve as samples. For this purpose, documentation or a free-text letter will be required to file to the General Office of Phytosanitary Inspection (DGIF) from SENASICA stating said situation and where it can be unequivocally proven to be samples.

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Samples may enter the National Territory as long as the sheet of requirements in question is complied with. And payment of fees in accordance to article 86-A of the Federal Tax Act in effect shall be made.

 

The fees for the import certificate will not be paid in the cases indicated by the penultimate paragraph of article 86-A of the current Federal Tax Act of Rights.

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The free text shall include at least the following information:

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• Importer’s name or company name. If the importer is a company, submit the instrument indicating the legal status of the legal proxy of the Company.

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• In case of individuals, submit a picture ID.

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• Address.

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• Phone number.

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• Email.

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• Population Registration Number (CURP) or Federal Taxpayer ID (RFC).

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• Reasons or facts motivating the request.

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• Original signature of the legal proxy.

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• Product description.

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• Product use or consumption description.

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• Quantity and justification of the use of product to be imported.

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• Country of origin and country of departure.

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• Person responsible for the research.

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• Reason or end for imported goods.

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• Document of the company or institution stating that they are samples not for sale, and

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• Entry point into Mexico.

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