INSTRUCTIONS TO SEND YOUR FOOD SAMPLES TO MEXICO FOR TRADE MISSIONS OR TRADE SHOWS.

UNDER FOOD SHOW PLUS OR TRADE MISSION ACTIVITIES FOR THE

FOOD EXPORT ASSOCIATION MID WEST AND NORTH EAST OR OTHER ASSOCIATIONS

Under this service, you are entitled to send up to 55 lbs of sample in one box. Any additional weight or number of boxes will have an additional cost assessed by the forwarder and notified to you for payment. FORWARDER: MEXTRA INC.

Please follow these instructions before shipping your samples:

1.- Before sending any samples, it is very important for you to let us know what are you going to send. To do so, please fill out the PRODUCT DESCRIPTION FORM and send it back by email to us at raul@marketingsolutionsfirm.com

2.- The PRODUCT DESCRIPTION FORM will be provided to our Customs Broker in order each product is classified under an Export Tariff. Once the products have been classified, our office will send the form back to you with the TARIFF CODE and with the list of papers required from you to execute the export.

Click and Save the PRODUCT DESCRIPTION FORM to fill it out.

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3.- As a second stage to setup the shipping of your samples and once you have received the PRODUCT DESCRIPTION FORM indicating the U.S. paperwork required, you will need to submit your samples along with the following requested papers:

a.- INVOICE:  Products need to be invoiced at 2/3 of real cost to the following company:

MEXTRA COMERCIAL, S.A. DE C.V.

PRIVADA ALDAMA # 1337

SECTOR CENTRO, NUEVO LAREDO

TAMAULIPAS, 88000 MEXICO

b.- PACKING LIST: (List quantity, weight and type of goods being shipped.)

If you dont have a packing list format. Click and save DOWNLOAD PACKING LIST FORM

c.- NAFTA CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN: The NAFTA Certificate of Origin is used by Canada, Mexico, and the United States, including Puerto Rico, to determine if goods imported into their countries receive reduced or eliminated duty as specified by the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

Right click and save DOWNLOAD A NAFTA CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN

e.- Click and Save the HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS FORM. Fill it out and stick it in the box you are shipping, for proper handling.

d.- SHIP YOUR SAMPLES TO:

MEXTRA INTEGRATED  LOGISTICS

C/O ALFONSO RIVAS OR ARMANDO TREVINO JR.

14001 MINES ROAD, LAREDO TEXAS 78045

PHONE. 956-857-3121

FAX. 956-857-3114

5.- SHIPPING RECOMMENDATIONS:

-Never mention or write the words "MUESTRAS OR SAMPLES" on the invoice or box.

-Please package your items with lots of foam or air bubble to avoid breakage.

-Boxes need to be reinforced for international courier travel.

-Please write or sticker "FRAGILE" to the box.

-If sending perishables, make sure you pack them with lots of “blue ice packages” to make them last for at least 48 hrs. (Do not pack with dry ice).

6.- NOTIFY THAT YOUR SAMPLES HAVE BEEN SHIPPED TO MEXICO TO:

raul@marketingsolutionsfirm.com

As soon as the samples arrive to our offices in Mexico City you will be notified.