Shipping LTL freight to Mexico from the U.S.
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Why ship LTL freight to Mexico?
How to ship LTL freight to Mexico
Complemento Carta Porte?
#carta-porte-what-you-need-to-know-to-ship-to-and-from-mexico
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Frequently asked questions
Why ship LTL freight to Mexico?
Here’s why it’s a great idea to use FedEx Freight to ship LTL freight to Mexico.
Speed and visibility
- With our services, you can reach the Mexican interior and all ZIP codes, including their commercial, industrial, and maquila industry customer segments.
- You can monitor all of your shipments down to the pallet level with unique tracking numbers. This helps secure your shipment as it’s transported to its destination.
- Shipments are transported from your shipping address to the consignee’s final address using locations in Laredo, Texas, and Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, as door-to-door (DTD) gateways.
Seamless and secure border crossing
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You get convenient cross-border pricing, specific drayage rates, and standard customs clearance fees.
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There’s an on-site broker at our FedEx Freight gateway facility.
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Extensive security features include:
- Mexico service centers equipped with closed-circuit television
- Security personnel stationed in all facilities
- Enhanced communication systems between drivers and facilities
- Ongoing safety and security education for all personnel
- All facilities gated and safeguarded
- Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) security program certified
Dedicated support from Freight International Services (FIS).
- The FIS team is your dedicated go-to resource who will help you start your shipment, review your paperwork, and answer your questions.
- They'll monitor your shipment to help you identify any potential customs clearance problems. And they'll communicate directly with drivers, brokers, and Customs agencies to address any issues that might cause a delay.
- The team is available 24 hours a day, Monday–Friday. Connect with the FIS team via email at fxfmcrossborder@fedex.com
How to ship LTL freight to Mexico
Carta Porte: What you need to know to ship to and from Mexico
New tax regulations in Mexico have been enacted, which require FedEx Freight to obtain certain information from you, to allow the transportation of your packages across Mexican Federal roadways, after their import to, or before their export from, Mexico.
This extra information will be used by FedEx Freight in Mexico to issue what is called a Complemento Carta Porte (Carta Porte for short). The Carta Porte must accompany any CFDI (electronic invoice) that is produced for a shipment.
Enforcement of this regulation began January 1, 2024.
Customers shipping to Mexico from the United States using a FedEx Freight product should provide the following data elements to comply with Carta Porte Requirements:
- Tax ID for shipper in the United States
- Tax ID/RFC for the consignee in Mexico
- Unit of measure & weight
- Product Code: can be located on the Website of the Tax Authority
Ensure this information is completely and accurately included on a physical FedEx Freight Bill of Ladings, LTL Select, or within the “special instructions” section if using other automation tools. You can access and download the FedEx Freight Bill of Ladings here.
Need more help shipping to Mexico?
Get help in the way that works for you or from our international customer service team. Start by talking with your account rep, visiting our support page, or calling our international support team at 1.866.FXF.INTL.
If you need to contact any of the centers in Mexico directly, you can: Call 1.833.300.3921 to reach the Mexican location from the U.S. Call 1.800.062.6275 to reach the Mexican location from Mexico.