Agencia Nacional de Aduanas de México (ANAM)

What Agencia Nacional de Aduanas de México (ANAM) does

Agencia Nacional de Aduanas de México (ANAM) is the sole national customs authority of Mexico, established by presidential decree on July 14, 2021 as a decentralized administrative body under the Secretaría de Hacienda y Crédito Público (SHCP). Created through the separation of customs functions previously housed within the Servicio de Administración Tributaria (SAT), ANAM exercises exclusive statutory authority over the regulation, facilitation, and enforcement of all import, export, and transit operations across Mexican territory. It operates 49 customs offices spanning northern and southern land borders, Pacific and Gulf maritime ports, and international airports, handling customs clearance for the entirety of Mexico's foreign trade.

ANAM's operational backbone is the Sistema Electrónico de Aduanas (SEA), an integrated electronic customs platform encompassing multiple sub-systems: REPADI for digital archive management, Aviso de Cruce (AVC) for crossing notices, Documento de Valor y Comercialización for trade valuation, Manifiestos de Carga for cargo manifests across air/maritime/rail, Gafetes Electrónicos for personnel identification, Acceso Único for single sign-on, Activa NI Web for non-intrusive inspection equipment, and Candados Electrónicos for cargo sealing. Supporting infrastructure includes VUCEM (Ventanilla Única de Comercio Exterior), the single-window portal for trade documentation; MUPEA for electronic payment; and DRCE/PECE for referenced electronic deposits. Specialized programs cover canine detection (Unidad Canina), green customs enforcement (Aduanas Verdes), returning nationals assistance (Programa Héroes Paisanos), and the 24/7 Centro de Atención Aduanera (079 hotline). International engagement includes the Permanent Secretary role at COMALEP and bilateral cooperation with U.S. CBP, French Customs, WCO, CITES, and multiple Mexican security agencies.

ANAM's revenue model is statutory rather than commercial. It collects customs duties (IGI), import VAT, DTA (Derecho de Trámite Aduanero) processing fees, electronic services fees under Article 16 of the Customs Law, and revenues from seized/abandoned goods — all of which are remitted to the Mexican Treasury. The agency is funded through SHCP budget allocations and operates without private shareholders, funding rounds, or external investment. Customer segments span all importers/exporters (including MiPyMEs), licensed customs agents (Agentes Aduanales), international passengers, and transport carriers, served through physical offices, VUCEM electronic self-service, the 079 hotline, and a dedicated complaints portal.

Name

Agencia Nacional de Aduanas de México (ANAM)

Legal name

Agencia Nacional de Aduanas de México

Website

https://anam.gob.mx

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

ANAM is Mexico's national customs agency, created in 2021 under SHCP, operating 49 customs offices nationwide to regulate, facilitate, and enforce all foreign trade operations through an integrated electronic customs platform (SEA, VUCEM) serving importers, exporters, customs agents, and travelers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Customs Administration and Foreign Trade Services

NAICS

Public Administration (92), Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors (926150), International Affairs (92812), National Security and International Affairs (928)

akta.pro primary industry

Customs Declaration & Filing (Import/Export Entry) Platforms (TLAEAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tariff Classification & HS/HTS Automation (TLAEAOAC), Trade Document Generation & Management (Commercial Invoice, Packing List, COO, Certificates) (TLAEAOAF), Customs & Regulatory Filing Documentation (Entry/Exit Summaries, Declarations, ENS/AMS/ACI) (TLACAHAE)

Keywords

• Customs administration
• Foreign trade facilitation
• Tariff collection
• Border inspection
• Single window trade

Headquarters

HQ city

Ciudad de México (Mexico City)

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices24 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Customs Duties and Tariffs Collection: ANAM collects import and export duties, taxes, and levies on goods crossing Mexico's borders. These include IGI (Impuesto General de Importación), VAT on imports, and compensatory quotas.
2. DTA (Derecho de Trámite Aduanero): Customs processing fee charged for presentation of customs documents at customs offices
3. Fiscal Deposits and Seizures: Revenue from abandoned or confiscated goods and fiscal seizures
4. Electronic Services Fees: Fees for electronic processing services and authorization certificates under Article 16 of the Customs Law

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ANAM is Mexico's national customs agency that regulates, facilitates, and controls all foreign trade operations moving through the country's 49 customs offices at land borders, seaports, and airports. It collects import and export duties, taxes, and tariffs; operates the VUCEM single-window electronic platform for trade documentation; processes pedimentos and cargo manifests; conducts physical and non-intrusive inspections; enforces trade regulations; and provides passenger services including the 079 customs hotline.

Product overview

ANAM operates as a government agency organized around a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core platform is the Sistema Electrónico de Aduanas (SEA), which serves as the umbrella electronic customs system encompassing multiple integrated sub-products: REPADI (digital archive repository), Aviso de Cruce (electronic crossing notice), Documento de Valor y Comercialización (value and commercialization documents), Manifiestos de Carga (cargo manifests for air/maritime/rail), Gafetes Electrónicos (electronic identification badges), Acceso Único (single sign-on), Activa NI WEB (non-intrusive inspection portal), and Candados Electrónicos (electronic seals). Supporting systems include VUCEM (single window for foreign trade), MUPEA (electronic payment module), DRCE (referenced deposit for foreign trade payments), and DODA QR/PITA (QR-based pediment tracking). Additionally, ANAM offers passenger services through its dedicated passenger portal, cargo management systems, messaging/courier services, and special programs such as Aduanas Verdes (green customs), Unidad Canina (canine detection unit), Programa Héroes Paisanos (returning nationals program), and a complaints and denunciation portal. The agency also provides customs consultation services through its Centro de Atención Aduanera (CAA/079 hotline).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sistema Electrónico de Aduanas (SEA) Core electronic customs system encompassing all digital systems and platforms for customs clearance, including REPADI, Aviso de Cruce, DVC, Manifiestos de Carga, Gafetes Electrónicos, Acceso Único, Activa NI Web, and Candados Electrónicos. Used by importers, exporters, customs agents, and carriers for all foreign trade operations in Mexico.
• Aviso de Cruce (AVC) Electronic crossing notice system that facilitates and streamlines the entry of goods and their transport media into fiscal precincts, activating the Automated Section Mechanism (MSA) at customs offices nationwide. Designed for transport companies and carriers operating international routes.
• Repositorio de Archivos Digitales – REPADI Digital archive repository system enabling the electronic management and storage of customs-related digital files. Used by customs agents and importers for managing documentation records.
• Documento de Valor y Comercialización (DVC) Electronic system for managing and transmitting customs value and commercialization documents as part of the electronic customs process. Targeted at importers and customs agents for trade valuation documentation.
• Manifiestos de Carga System for managing cargo manifests across air, maritime, and rail transport modes, integrated within the electronic customs system. Used by transport companies and carriers for documenting international cargo shipments.
• Gafetes Electrónicos de Identificación de Aduanas Electronic identification badge system for customs personnel and authorized agents, enabling secure access to customs facilities and systems. Used by customs agents and authorized personnel at Mexican customs offices.
• Acceso Único ANAM Single sign-on portal providing unified authentication and access to multiple ANAM electronic customs systems. For users of ANAM's various electronic customs platforms.
• Activa NI Web Web-based platform for processing electronic customs notices related to non-intrusive inspection equipment. Used by customs agents and authorized parties for cargo screening notifications.
• Candados Electrónicos ANAM Electronic seal system for cargo security and integrity monitoring, enabling authorized manufacturers and importers to use digital seals on vehicles and containers transporting customs goods. Used by importers and carriers for cargo security.
• Depósito Referenciado de Comercio Exterior (DRCE) Referenced deposit system for foreign trade payments, allowing importers and exporters to pay contributions via electronic payment (PECE), internet banking, bank counter, or other electronic means through authorized credit institutions. Used by importers and exporters for customs duty payments.
• DODA QR / PITA QR code-based pediment status tracking system and electronic customs transit authorization for cargo, providing traceability and query capabilities for customs declarations. Used by importers, exporters, and customs agents for tracking cargo status.
• Ventanilla Única de Comercio Exterior (VUCEM) Single window system for foreign trade operations, enabling traders to submit trade-related information and documents through a single entry point to participating government agencies. Used by importers, exporters, and customs agents for streamlined trade documentation.
• Módulo Único de Pago Electrónico Aduanero (MUPEA) Electronic customs payment module enabling unified digital payment of customs duties and related charges. Used by importers and exporters for electronic payment of customs tax obligations.
• Sistema de Operación Integral Aduanera (SOIA) Integral customs operations management system handling customs declarations, pediment processing, and operational workflows across Mexico's customs offices. Used by customs operations staff at all 49 customs offices.
• Sistema Automatizado Aduanero Integral M3 (SAAI M3) Automated integral customs system managing customs clearance processes, declaration handling, and customs office operations. Used by customs agents and operations staff for customs declaration processing.
• Manual de Operación Aduanera (MOA) Official customs operations manual providing regulatory guidance and procedural instructions for customs operations in Mexico, currently under update to align with current legal provisions. Used by customs agents, importers, and exporters for regulatory compliance reference.
• Aduanas Verdes Green customs initiative program organized under the World Customs Organization, focused on detecting and preventing illicit trade of environmentally sensitive goods and promoting sustainable customs practices. Used by customs operations for environmental enforcement.
• Unidad Canina ANAM Canine detection unit employing trained dog teams for cargo and passenger inspections, drug detection, and contraband prevention at Mexican customs facilities. Deployed at customs offices for inspections.
• Centro de Atención Aduanera (CAA / 079) Customs attention center providing general orientation on customs procedures and processes, available via telephone (079) and email, operating 24 hours. Used by international travelers, importers, exporters, and the general public for customs guidance.
• Programa Héroes Paisanos Special program for Mexican nationals returning to the country, providing guidance on customs procedures, baggage allowances, vehicle importation rules, and money declaration requirements. Used by returning Mexican nationals.
• Portal de Quejas y Denuncias ANAM Online complaint and denunciation portal enabling citizens to report customs irregularities, misconduct by customs officials, smuggling, and other customs-related issues, with options for anonymous reporting. Used by citizens and trade operators for reporting violations.
• Tratados de Comercio Exterior Foreign trade agreements database and portal providing information on trade treaties and agreements signed by Mexico, covering trade relations with multiple countries. Used by importers, exporters, and customs agents for referencing trade agreements.
• Medidas de Cabotaje Coastal trade measures system managing merchandise transit between national maritime ports, providing strategies and controls for cabotage operations to facilitate maritime logistics. Used by maritime carriers for coastal trade operations.
• Servicios de Atención Aduanera al Pasajero Passenger customs services covering baggage declaration, duty calculation, restricted goods guidance, and currency declaration for travelers entering or leaving Mexico. Used by international travelers arriving at or departing from Mexico.

Quantifiable outcome

• Monthly revenue collection reports published showing billions of pesos in customs duties collected
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature13 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, moderate and minor.

• CBP (U.S. Customs and Border Protection)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Bilateral cooperation with U.S. customs authority for information exchange and joint enforcement operations. Regular communications and operations to secure borders and facilitate legitimate trade flow.
• COMALEP (Convenio Multilateral de Aduanas de América Latina, España y Portugal)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 April 2024ANAM serves as the Permanent Secretary of COMALEP, a multilateral customs convention established in Mexico City on September 11, 1981. The convention aims to strengthen cooperation and mutual assistance in combating fraud, preventing, investigating, and combating customs violations, and developing trade between member countries.
• WCO/OMA (World Customs Organization / Organización Mundial de Aduanas)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 April 2024International organization that sets standards for customs procedures worldwide. ANAM participates in WCO initiatives including the Green Customs program and shares best practices for combating illegal trade.
• CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational agreement regulating trade in wild animals and plants. ANAM enforces CITES provisions as part of its Green Customs initiative to prevent trafficking of endangered species.
• UIF (Unidad de Inteligencia Financiera)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinancial Intelligence Unit of Mexico with which ANAM signed a cooperation agreement to strengthen information exchange and combat illicit operations in foreign trade.
• SEMAR (Secretaría de Marina)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint operations with the Mexican Navy for port security, cargo inspection, and seizure of illicit goods at maritime ports including Lázaro Cárdenas and Manzanillo.
• SSPC (Secretaría de Seguridad y Protección Ciudadana)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint operations with the Ministry of Security for customs enforcement, airport security, and interceptions of contraband at various ports and airports.
• Guardia NacionalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordinated enforcement operations for cargo inspection and seizure of illegal merchandise including firearms and ammunition at border crossings.
• SEDENA (Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint operations with the Defense Ministry for customs enforcement, including detection of counterfeit cigarettes and drug trafficking at airports.
• ANUIES (Asociación Nacional de Universidades e Instituciones de Educación Superior)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgreement signed to strengthen professionalization and institutional reliability of customs services through education and training programs.
• French Customs Administration (Douanes Françaises)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation agreement with French customs to combat customs fraud and facilitate international trade through best practices exchange.
• CAAAREM (Confederación de Asociaciones de Agentes Aduanales de la República Mexicana)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational confederation of customs agents representing licensed professionals who perform customs clearance operations. ANAM coordinates with CAAAREM for regulatory updates and service improvements.
• CLAA (Confederación Latinoamericana de Agentes Aduanales)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional confederation of Latin American customs agents with whom ANAM shares information and coordinates on cross-border trade issues.
• SAT (Servicio de Administración Tributaria)coreOthersANAM was created from SAT's customs functions. Ongoing coordination with the tax administration service for tax collection, electronic signature (FIEL), and taxpayer registration matters.
• SENASICA (Servicio Nacional de Sanidad, Inocuidad y Calidad Agroalimentaria)coreOthersAgricultural health agency whose permits and certifications are required for food and agricultural imports through customs.
• COFEPRIS (Comisión Federal para la Protección contra Riesgos Sanitarios)coreOthersHealth regulatory agency whose authorizations are required for pharmaceutical and medical product imports through customs.
• PROFEPA (Procuraduría Federal de Protección al Medio Ambiente)coreOthersEnvironmental protection agency coordinating on imports of regulated materials and enforcement of environmental regulations at customs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• General Administration of Customs of China (GACC): China's national customs authority handling the world's largest goods trade volume. Operates comparable single-window systems and digital customs infrastructure, making it a global benchmark for large-scale electronic customs modernization.
• Servicio de Administración Tributaria (SAT): Mexico's tax administration service from which ANAM's customs functions were carved out in 2021. Still operates in parallel for tax collection, electronic signature (FIEL), and taxpayer registration — making SAT ANAM's closest institutional counterpart and former parent.
• European Commission - DG TAXUD: European Commission's directorate-general for taxation and customs, coordinating customs policy across EU member states. Comparable in policy leadership role and modernization mandate, with similar focus on single-window and digital customs initiatives.

Direct peers

• Australian Border Force: Australia's federal border enforcement and customs agency. Operates integrated customs, immigration, and border protection functions across maritime, air, and land entry points — directly comparable to ANAM's integrated mandate across Mexico's 49 customs offices.
• Singapore Customs: Highly digitized national customs authority widely recognized as a global leader in trade facilitation and single-window operations. Comparable in scale of digital transformation ambitions and best-practice reference for ANAM's modernization program.
• U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP): U.S. federal customs authority with bilateral cooperation agreement with ANAM. Comparable in mandate (customs enforcement, trade facilitation, duty collection) and operates the U.S. side of the busiest land border crossing in the world with Mexico.
• HM Revenue & Customs (UK): United Kingdom's national tax and customs authority. Comparable in combining revenue collection with customs enforcement and trade facilitation, and a longstanding reference for digital customs systems at the national level.
• Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA): Canadian national customs and border agency operating under USMCA framework. Direct functional counterpart to ANAM for North American trade flow, with comparable mandate of duty collection, trade facilitation, and border enforcement.

Others

• World Customs Organization (WCO): Intergovernmental organization that sets global customs standards and of which ANAM is an active member. ANAM's participation in WCO initiatives (including Green Customs) and ANAM's Permanent Secretary role at COMALEP make WCO a strategic peer/ecosystem participant.

Regional players

• Receita Federal do Brasil: Brazilian federal revenue service responsible for customs and tax administration in Latin America's largest economy. Comparable in mandate to ANAM and fellow member of COMALEP; serves as a regional benchmark for customs modernization in Latin America.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

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