Shipping to Mexico
Mexico now requires a RFC (tax number) for all buyers for all shipments of any value to Mexico. Amazon does not provide or collect this information. Seller support says we need to get this via buyer seller messages. We all know this is impractical.
Can a mod illuminate us as to why this number if not collected? If we cancel an order due to buyer not responding with RFC will this count for cancel rate? This is an obvious issue.
@SEAmod
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Seller_OvL8C4BJWiuS9
You need to provide your Tax ID number, not the buyer's:
RFC-which is essentially a unique tax identification number required by Mexican law for individuals and businesses to operate legally and pay taxes; essentially, it's the Mexican equivalent of a social security number for tax purposes, and sellers on Amazon Mexico need to provide their RFC ID to comply with local regulations.
Seller_Hi7wbO2Kbo6bl
Amazon will not be helpful here (in the least)
The buyer is supposed to provide their tax id. I suspect they never will.
Packages must be marked with one of these:
RFC (Registro Federal del Contribuyente) - for Mexican citizens and residents
CURP (Clave Única de Registro de Población) - for Mexican citizens and residents
Foreign Tax ID - for non-residents
Lack of the buyer's tax id may result in customs delay.
Yes, you will be penalized for canceling.
But why would anyone voluntarily sell to Mexico? The black hole for packages (with the occasional exception of a DHL delivery getting through)
