Published by J.O. Alvarez, Inc. Compliance & Southbound Team
Source: “FreightWaves – Borderlands: Mexico’s New Customs Regulation Could Slow Cross-Border Trade” (FreightWaves) FreightWaves

Overview

A new customs regulation implemented by Mexico’s customs authorities will affect cargo shipments exiting Mexico for the United States. According to FreightWaves, the regulation is expected to introduce stricter procedures, which may lengthen processing times for cross-border shipments.

What’s Changing & Important Dates

According to the reporting:

• December 9, 2025 — Starting on this date, importers will be required to electronically submit the Manifestación de Valor Electrónica (MVE) for certain goods. FreightWaves

• Additional procedural requirements around documentation review, internal transit, or export inspections will accompany this change. While no further exact dates were specified in the article, the December 9 deadline serves as a key milestone. FreightWaves

Why It Matters

This change matters because the north-south trade corridor between Mexico and the U.S. is one of the busiest in the world. Any added time in processing can impact:

• Time-sensitive shipments (e.g., perishables, frozen goods)

• Just-in-time supply chains

• Delivery schedules and costs for exporters and logistics providers

How J.O. Alvarez, Inc. Is Responding

Our Compliance & Southbound teams are proactive:

• We are reviewing and updating our export/transit documentation checklists to ensure compliance with the December 9, 2025 requirement (MVE) and associated procedures.

• We are coordinating closely with our Mexican export-side partners, transit carriers and U.S. brokers to anticipate possible delays.

• We are advising clients on potential lead-time adjustments, especially for sensitive goods.

• We are consulting alternate routing and scheduling strategies where feasible to offset any backlog risk.

What Clients Can Do Now

To help mitigate disruptions:

1. Submit documentation early and accurately — especially the MVE and any other export/transit paperwork required by December 9, 2025.

2. Allow additional buffer time in planning shipments, especially for perishables or goods requiring tight delivery windows.

3. Tell us your priorities — if you have a shipment with a critical delivery date, flag it now so we can plan accordingly.

4. Stay in close contact with your J.O. Alvarez, Inc. account manager; we’ll keep you updated on implementation of these new procedures.

Moving Forward

At J.O. Alvarez, Inc., we remain committed to helping importers and exporters navigate regulatory changes in U.S.–Mexico trade. While the new customs regulation may introduce slower processing times initially, our goal is to keep your supply chain moving as smoothly as possible.

For questions or guidance on how this December 9, 2025 deadline (and accompanying regulation changes) may affect your shipments, please contact our Compliance or Southbound teams directly at compliance@joalvarez.com.