{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"AMMEX Mexico Trade Brief","title":"Mexico Automotive Supplier Qualification: Five Checks Before the First Shipment","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":458,"description":"A Mexican automotive supplier may have a competitive quote, pass a production review, and hold an IMMEX authorization. But is the operation ready for its first cross-border shipment?\nIn Episode 004 of AMMEX Mexico Trade Brief, we walk through five practical checks for U.S. procurement, logistics, and trade compliance teams before the first shipment moves.\nThis episode builds on an article by AMMEX editor Corey Brain, published in October 2026 in the Automotive Industry Action Group's (AIAG) Ahead of the Curve publication.\nFive checks covered in this episode:\nConfirm the legal entity and IMMEX program scope. Identify the actual company, operating locations, and customs responsibilities.\nTrace one shipment through inventory records. Understand how materials, production consumption, and remaining quantities are reconciled under Anexo 24.\nReview the document pack before dispatch. Align invoices, packing information, Incoterms, and broker instructions.\nKeep IMMEX and USMCA qualification separate. Understand the evidence and responsibilities behind origin certification.\nTest an exception before it happens. Prepare for rejected components, shortages, scrap, and returns.\nFurther Reading\nArticle published by AIAG:\nSourcing from Mexico? 5 Controls Automotive Buyers Should Verify\nAMMEX Buyer Checklist:\nHow to Qualify an IMMEX Supplier in Mexico\nAbout AMMEX\nAMMEX Mexico Trade Brief provides independent, source-backed briefings on Mexico manufacturing, IMMEX, customs compliance, and cross-border supply chains.\nWebsite: https://ammex.org.mx\nThis episode is independently produced by AMMEX and is not sponsored, produced, or endorsed by AIAG. It was researched and drafted with AI assistance and narrated using a synthetic voice. The content is for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal, tax, or customs advice.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/RBRGLgk2SWEsyn4EU1TRzVCgkXTW3pNKQFZsBM2JR_A/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yMGVi/ODBkOWY4NTgzYzkz/MWU0MjFhNWZkNzNh/ODI2My5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}