MEXICO: Public Consultation on Proposed Draft Guidelines for The Homologation of Telecommunication Products

The Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT) will receive comments from any interested party regarding the “Proposed Draft Guidelines for Homologation of products, equipment, devices or devices intended for telecommunications or broadcasting”. The proposal wants to establish the basis for a clear and expedited procedure, within the technical regulatory framework and attributions of the Institute for Homologation […]
MEXICO: Electronic Devices, Electrical Safety Requirements and Test Methods, Cancellation of NOM-001-SCFI-1993

On September 17, The Economy Secretary published the Official Mexican Standard NOM-001-SCFI-2018 which cancels the NOM-001-SCFI-1993 (Electronic devices, Electrical Safety Requirements, and Test Methods). The new NOM will enter into force 240 days after its publication. The certificates of conformity issued under the NOM-001-SCFI-1993 will be still valid until their expiration date. Also, those certified […]
MEXICO: Public Consultation for 5G Radio Frequency Spectrum Bands

The Federal Telecommunications Institute convinced of the importance and relevance of transparency and citizen participation in the elaboration and application of its regulations, as well as in making decisions on various matters of general interest, will receive comments, opinions and contributions from any interested party regarding the Frequency Bands of the Fifth Generation Radio Spectrum for […]
MEXICO: Official Letter No. 414.2019.2459 For NOMs Contingency Period At Customs

The DGN has published on July 10th, the Official letter no. 414.2019.2459, which states that imports of merchandise subject to compliance may be carried out of NOMs at the point of entry into the country without carrying out the electronic transmission (SAT system) referred to the numeral 5, section I of the NOMs annex; for […]
MEXICO: Additional Extension for NOM Certificates at Customs

On May 31st, the Secretary of Economy, published the Note 414.2019.1983 as a complement of the previous Note 312.2019.01.1363 (dated May 15, 2019, you can view our regulatory update here). The new note establishes an additional term: June 30, 2019 (extending the initial term of May 31, 2019). They are considering the time it takes […]
MEXICO: Authorization Usage at Customs for NOM-208-SCFI-2016 Certificate

The Ministry of Economy sent the Customs Administration Document No. 414.2019.1952, where is stated that the use of a certificate issued under NOM-208 on behalf of someone other than the importer is authorized, below a translation of the first resolution item that you will find in the last page of the attached pdf: “First: for […]
MEXICO: Extension for NOM Certificates at Customs

Through the Secretary of Industry and Commerce, the General Directorate of Standards and the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGCE) of the Ministry of Economy (SE) inform by Note 312.2019.01.1363, dated May 15, 2019, in relation to the NOM certificate of compliance, that there is an agreement to modify the DOF issued on October 23, […]
MEXICO: Starting June 2019, NOM Certificates Requested at Customs with HS Codes

We inform you that, derived from the new compliance scheme, starting June 3rd, 2019, you will not be able to send to Mexico any products without the NOM certificates at the point of entry. The certificates should list the HS Codes, otherwise they will not be validated in the Customs Standards System and, therefore, will […]
MEXICO: The Mexican Official Standard Publishes NOM-184-SCFI-2018, Cancelling NOM-184-SCFI-2012

On March 15th, 2019 the Mexican Official Standard published the NOM-184-SCFI-2018: “Regulatory elements and specific obligations to be observed by providers for the marketing and/or provision of telecommunications services using a public telecommunications network” that cancels the NOM-184-SCFI-2012.
MEXICO: IFT 2019 Program Of Use And Exploitation Of Frequency Bands.

On March 5, 2019, the Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT) of Mexico published the Annual Program of use and exploitation of the frequency bands for 2019. The purpose of the Annual Program is to determine the Frequency Bands of a specific spectrum that will be subject to bidding or that may be directly assigned and integrated […]