Mexico Country Commercial Guide
Learn about the market conditions, opportunities, regulations, and business conditions in mexico, prepared by at U.S. Embassies worldwide by Commerce Department, State Department and other U.S. agencies’ professionals
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Mexico’s size and diversity can be difficult to cover with a single distributor or agent. U.S. firms should seek legal counsel before entering into any business agreement. The banking system in Mexico offers limited access to affordable financing. Interest rates remain comparatively high, although the Bank of Mexico cut benchmark interest rates in 2024. U.S. companies need to conduct thorough due diligence and be cautious when extending credit.

Mexican customs regulations, product standards, and labor laws can be challenging. If you have specific questions about customs and documentation issues, ASK MANNY. Mr. Manuel Velazquez (“Manny”), Commercial Assistant in our Monterrey office, counsels U.S. companies every day regarding customs and shipping. He can be reached at Manuel.Velazquez@trade.gov or by phone at +52 (81) 8047-3248.

Finally, violence involving criminal groups has created insecurity in some parts of Mexico, including some border areas, certain port zones, and along truck and rail corridors. The State Department provides a security assessment of every state in Mexico, and the American Chamber of Commerce in Mexico (AmCham) conducts an annual survey of security trends affecting businesses. All U.S. travelers to the country are strongly encouraged to review the State Department’s Mexico Travel Advisory and other country-specific travel information.  

All U.S. companies are encouraged to participate in the State Department’s Oversees Security Advisory Council (OSAC), the U.S. Government’s premier private sector security partnership.

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Global Business Navigator Chatbot Beta

Welcome to the Global Business Navigator, an artificial intelligence (AI) Chatbot from the International Trade Administration (ITA). This tool, currently in beta version testing, is designed to provide general information on the exporting process and the resources available to assist new and experienced U.S. exporters. The Chatbot, developed using Microsoft’s Azure AI services, is trained on ITA’s export-related content and aims to quickly get users the information they need. The Chatbot is intended to make the benefits of exporting more accessible by understanding non-expert language, idiomatic expressions, and foreign languages.

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As a beta product, the Chatbot is currently being tested and its responses may occasionally produce inaccurate or incomplete information. The Chatbot is trained to decline out of scope or inappropriate requests. The Chatbot’s knowledge is limited to the public information on the Export Solutions web pages of Trade.gov, which covers a wide range of topics on exporting. While it cannot provide responses specific to a company’s product or a specific foreign market, its reference pages will guide you to other relevant government resources and market research. Always double-check the Chatbot’s responses using the provided references or by visiting the Export Solutions web pages on Trade.gov. Do not use its responses as legal or professional advice. Inaccurate advice from the Chatbot would not be a defense to violating any export rules or regulations.

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The Chatbot supports a wide range of languages. Because the Chatbot is trained in English and responses are translated, you should verify the translation. For example, the Chatbot may have difficulty with acronyms, abbreviations, and nuances in a language other than English.

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