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What is the Bill of Lading Supplement (Complemento Carta Porte) and what is it for?

The Bill of Lading Supplement (Complemento Carta Porte) is an electronic format established by the Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications, and Transportation (SICT) to carry out and cover the transfer of goods and/or merchandise within Mexican territory for cargo transport.

It allows the relevant authorities to easily identify the operators and the means of transportation. 

The objective of the Bill of Lading Supplement (Complemento Carta Porte) is to reduce smuggling, in addition to having a better notion and traceability of the products entering and circulating throughout the country.

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Related Questions

When does the Bill of Lading Supplement (Complemento Carta Porte) come into force?
Failure to comply could result in fines, penalties, operational delays, and the embargo of shipments starting January 1st, 2023.‍
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What information is required to fill the Bill of Lading Supplement (Complemento Carta Porte)?
Sender and Receiving RFC, as well as the complete company name, and the merchandise data.
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What happens if I do not issue the Bill of Lading Supplement (Complemento Carta Porte)?
Could cause penalties, close the carrier’s facility, or merchandise could be seized.
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Which authorities have federal jurisdiction to check the Bill of Lading Supplement (Complemento Carta Porte)?
The National Guard, Mexico's Secretariat of Infrastructure, Communications, and Transportation (SICT), sanitary authorities, and the SAT.
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