Working with China in Mexico City
How to set up supplies from China for those living in Mexico City: where to find factories, how to vet a supplier, and how to avoid losing money on advance payments.
Working with China from Mexico City: where to start
Mexico is a growing nearshoring hub and gateway between Asia and the United States. Goods from China arrive at Pacific ports (Manzanillo, Lázaro Cárdenas) and are distributed across the country. You need a supplier, quality control, and customs clearance.
What matters specifically for Russian speakers from the CIS
- a Mexican company or RFC — for legal importation; payments to China via USDT, a payment agent in China/Hong Kong, or international transfers;
- Mexico is a convenient base for supplying goods to the US (nearshoring);
- factor commission and exchange rate costs (1–3%) into your cost price.
Supplier search and vetting
- platforms: Alibaba, 1688 (cheaper), Global Sources, Canton Fair;
- verify the business licence, request samples, and arrange a video audit;
- payment 30/70; Trade Assurance and pre-shipment inspection.
Logistics and customs clearance
- sea via Manzanillo and Lázaro Cárdenas (Pacific) — the main gateways from Asia;
- an import registry (padrón de importadores) and a licensed broker (agente aduanal) are required;
- on import: IVA 16% plus duty.
Common mistakes and how to choose the right partner
- ordering without a sample and QC leads to defects;
- a suspiciously cheap ’supplier’ is a middleman;
- calculate the full landed cost;
- the safer route is a turnkey partner in China.
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