Electronic Products Certification

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Product Testing and NOM Compliance in Mexico

Everything you need to know about Importing and Electronic Product Compliance in Mexico

Importing and Selling Electronic Products in Mexico?

Electronic products can be imported into Mexico by obtaining proper compliance certifications in accordance with Mexican product regulations called NOMs. An accredited laboratory authorized by the Mexican government certifies that electronic products can comply with Mexican product regulations.

The type of testing and NOM certifications required will vary depending on the functionality of the electronic product and its technical specifications: whether the product has WIFI capability, bluetooth capability, sleepmode, has batteries, connects into an outlet, has a lens or dozens of other functions will determine which NOM applies and what testing is required.

Electronic Product Certification
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Do I need to incorporate a local entity to
register my electronic products?

A local entity such as a limited liability company or corporation (Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada or Sociedad Anonima, respectively) in Mexico must process and hold the local electronic conformity certificates necessary for sale and importation. So, in most cases, you will need to incorporate a local entity, unless you have a local distributor in Mexico, who can process the above registrations on your behalf. However, any conformity certificates would be issued under the distributor’s name.

What does the Mexican NOM compliance process for electronic product registration involve?

The process is relatively straightforward. First, a complete list of the products intended for importation should be compiled along with the product’s technical data sheet, user manuals and basic documentation. MexInc’s accredited laboratory will analyze the above information to determine what Mexican NOMs apply to the product – which will vary depending on the product’s functions and capabilities. The more functionality that a product has, the more likely that the number of tests required will be greater.

Two to three samples of the products will need to be shipped physically to our accredited laboratory in Mexico. Spanish language and Mexico compliant user manuals and packaging will be prepared. Testing will then begin on the products. MexInc handles the shipping, importation, and delivery of the product samples. Additional MexInc provides assistance with translations and preparation of the Mexico compliant labels and user manuals.

As long as the products are technically similar, the products can be combined by model number, sub-model number, color and size, in most cases. Once the testing has been completed, the laboratory issues conformity certificates and the electronic products can be legally imported into Mexico. The process is not very difficult overall. Usually compliance certificates and laboratory testing are completed within two to four weeks.

How easy is it to import electronic products into Mexico?

MexInc makes it easy. If you already have a Mexican entity, the process is quick. Much of the time involved is spent in the initial review stage rather than the laboratory certification state.

Is it necessary to modify product packaging for compliance with Mexican NOM regulations?

No, not in most cases. Instead a Mexican compliant label and sticker can be placed on each unit, rather than investing in modifying each product’s packaging. Nonetheless, once the laboratory has approved the Mexican NOM compliant labels, product packaging can be redesigned.

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Have MexInc as Local Legal
Representative in 3 easy steps

If you already have a Mexican Company, you can import electronic products in 6 easy steps - really.

- MexInc’s accredited laboratory reviews the technical specifications of each product and determines applicable NOMs
- MexInc coordinate shipping, customs clearance, and delivery to accredited laboratory
- MexInc provides translations and NOM compliant label designs or requirements
- MexInc’s accredited laboratory issues compliance certificates
- MexInc coordinates product shipping, freight forwarding, customs clearance and delivery
  to destination within Mexico

If you don’t already have a Mexican Company, you can import electronic products in 8 easy steps - really

- MexInc Collects coordinates document collection, powers of attorney and apostilles necessary for the formation of the legal entity
- MexInc finalizes the incorporation of your Mexican company (Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada or Sociedad Anomina).
- MexInc’s accredited laboratory reviews the technical specifications of each product and determines applicable NOMs
- MexInc coordinate shipping, customs clearance, and delivery to accredited laboratory
- MexInc provides translations and NOM compliant label designs or requirements
- MexInc coordinates product shipping, freight forwarding, customs clearance and delivery to destination within Mexico
- MexInc’s accredited laboratory issues compliance certificates

Why use MexInc to Process your Electronic Products NOM Certifications in Mexico?

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Testimonials

Our company used MexInc Consultants to incorporate our company in Mexico, find an office, recruit our employees and run our payroll, and accounting. We couldn’t be happier. The inconvenience of having one company to handle everything made the process so much easier.

We came to MexInc Consultants to import and sell our electronic products in Mexico. We are a manufacturer of high-end speaker and audio systems. MexInc not only certified our products to be sold in Mexico with their accredited laboratory, but also set up all of our logistics and importation processes.

MexInc Consultants has worked with us since 2017. We didn't know anything about this market. They did an excellent job at educating us as to the local requirements and ensured that we avoided so many challenges. Now, we obtained our textiles importers permit and distribute products to Sears and Home Depot. We couldn’t imagine a better partner of the last decade.