Administración General de Aduanas

January 2014January 2014

NEEC (Nuevo Esquema de Empresas Certificadas)

“New Scheme for Certified Companies”

In board meetings in Brussels, Belgium, the World Customs Organization (WCO) adopted the Framework of Standards to Secure and Facilitate Global Trade (SAFE for its acronym in English), which Mexico joined on the same date.

Objective: Facilitate and promote foreign trade in collaboration with the private sector, encouraging the establishment of systems and safety practices through standards.

July 2005

Framework Cements

Two ways

Objectives

Facilitate Ensure

Information Management Inspection Cooperation

Custom - Custom Custom - Companies

TOTAL: 24

Authorized Economic Operator

Legals Funds

Ley Aduanera (Mexican Custom Law)Artículo 100-A Requisitos (Item 100-A Requirements) Artículo 100-B Facilidades (Item 100-B Facilities)Reglas de Carácter General en Materia de Comercio

Exterior (Publicación anual) General Rules on Foreign Trade (Annual)

Capítulo 3.8.

The AEO Program in Mexico, called “New Scheme for Certified Companies” (Nuevo Esquema de Empresas Certificadas, NEEC).

It is a voluntary program designed based on the WCO SAFE Framework and in coordination with the private sector in order to increase security in the supply chain of foreign trade.

Stages Firts stage Second stage

Third stage

Next stage

Start: January 2012

April 2013 2014 After 2014

Range: Manufacturi

ng Companies

Trading Partner

Certificate(Carrier)

Agente Aduanal(Custom Broker)

Railroad, Ports, Courier Companies, etc.

New Scheme for Certified Companies

Nuevo Esquema de Empresas Certificadas NEEC

C-TPAT In the event that the company has a certification issued by the U.S. Government and its facilities have been validated, it may exempt the visit to these facilities and expedite the procedure.

Follow

It consists of 3 phases which together have a maximum service time of 140 days.

I. Documentary analysis to verify the tax and customs compliance.II. Ratings company profiles and physical inspection of the facilities.III. Resolution.

Registration Procedure

REQUIREMENTSCustoms: 3 years of foreign trade operations.Tax: Tax Positive rating.Safety: Compliance with 11 minimum safety standards (for installation).

REPRESENTATIVE BENEFITS

Rectifications.Facilities Operations Regime Changes.Express lane (exclusives).Hand Carrier.Transfers.Increased residence time of temporary imports.Personal attention.Speeding up customs clearance.Simplification and administrative facilities.Extraordinary services.

“New Scheme for Certified Companies” (Nuevo Esquema de Empresas Certificadas,

NEEC).

Minimum Standards

1. Plan security in the supply chain.2. Security.3. Physical access controls.4. Partnerships.5. Process Safety.6. Customs Management.7. Vehicle safety of cargo containers, trailers and / or semitrailers.8. Staff Safety.9. Security of information and documentation.10. Security training and awareness.11. Management and incident investigation.

NEEC Companies

TODAY we have received 410 applications (excluding transport).

327 have been authorized under NEEC.12 have submitted waivers.10 have been solved negatively61 still pending.

Main Sectors Percent

Manufacture 37%

Electronics 29%

Automotive-Autoparts 20%

Medical 5%

Chemistry 3%

Services 3%

Aerospace 2%

Plastic and rubber 1%

Top States Percent

Chihuahua 21%

Baja California 18%

Tamaulipas 11%

Distrito Federal 12%

Nuevo león 8%

Jalisco 7%

Estado de México 5%

Puebla 3%

San Luis Potosi 3%

Queretaro 2%

Sonora 2%

Others 8%

Companies NEEC in México

Customs: 3 years of foreign trade operations and be enrolled in the CAAT (Alphanumeric Harmonized Code Carrier)Tax: Tax Positive ratingSafety: Compliance with 11 minimum safety standards (for installation)Additional: Permission of the current Secretaría de Comunicaciones y Transporte, SCT

Trading Partner Certificate(Carrier)

REQUIREMENTS

“New Scheme for Certified Companies” (Nuevo Esquema de Empresas Certificadas,

NEEC).

No payment processing.No submission of Audited Financial Statements.Establishment of safety procedures where none existed.Reduced security risks in the supply chain.Focus employees on safety processes.Streamlining of Customs Clearance.

REPRESENTATIVE BENEFITS

Trading Partner Certificate(Carrier)

“New Scheme for Certified Companies” (Nuevo Esquema de Empresas Certificadas,

NEEC).

Agente Aduanal (Custom Broker)

Firts stage Development

and Pilot Testing of Company

Profile(Current)

Second stageProposal

Requirements and Benefits

Third stageProposed

Amendments in RCGMCE

Fourth stagePublication

Prepared draft Customs Agent Profile. 

Pilot Program

Definition of Customs Agent Profile.

Working with industry

Review of Proposed registration requirements

Integration of proposed benefits

Working different SAT´s areas.

Discuss and define the benefits for this sector.

Review and approval of the proposed amendment to the RCGMCE (General Rules on Foreign Trade )

General Rules on Foreign Trade

2014 Publication

Action Plan: Mutual Recognition

South South KoreaKoreaSouth South KoreaKorea

Firts stage Study of both

programs.

CONCLUDED

Second stageComparison and

joint validation visits.

CONCLUDED

Third stageAssessment

Programs

(Undated)

Fourth stage Termination of

Agreement.

(June 2014)

Action Plan to a Mutual Recognition, signed on June 28, 2012 in the OMA (Brussels).

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Action Plan to a Mutual Recognition, signed on January 17, 2013 in Washington DC.

Firts stage Study of both

programs.

CONCLUDED

Second stageJoint validation

visits.

CONCLUDED

Third stageDevelopment of ProceduresMR operation.(November 2014)

Fourth stageDefinition of signing the Agreement MR.(December 2014)

What is the most important of the program?

1. The prestigious certification.2. The ability to retain and attract new customers.3. Operating profits with financial impact.4. Belonging to a group of select companies.5. Improving the security of the supply chain.6. Creating a culture of safety in the supply chain.7. Process reengineering (company diagnostic).8. Economical benefits.9. Better control on foreign trade.10. Better understanding of our business partners.

Jaime A. Velázquez I.jaime.velazquez@sat.gob.mx