Importing products can become complex when you’re not registered in the importer registry or don’t have a clear understanding of the procedures and regulations. This is where a key player comes in: the trading company.

At Grupo ICL, we don’t just move your cargo—we also offer our structure as a trading company so you can import without friction, even if you’re not registered with the SAT.

What does a trading company do?

A trading company is a business legally authorized to import or export goods in its own name, acting as an intermediary between the supplier and the final buyer.

In simple terms: we import on your behalf, using our experience, permits, and infrastructure.

When is using a trading company the right move?

• When you’re not registered in the importer registry
• If you want to validate a product before formally registering
• When your business is new and doesn’t yet have a full tax structure
• If you don’t have the time or resources to manage the import procedures yourself
• When you need to avoid mistakes and ensure full compliance with Mexican regulations

What does Grupo ICL’s trading company service include?

✔️ Use of our importer registry
✔️ Filing the customs declaration under our name
✔️ Taxes and logistics costs included in a single invoice
✔️ Guidance on regulations, NOMs, labeling, and permits
✔️ Nationwide delivery to your warehouse

Everything in one clear, legal, and transparent operation.

Advantages over importing on your own

Importing on your own:

• Requires SAT registration
• You handle permits and paperwork
• You pay suppliers directly
• High risk of errors

With Grupo ICL’s trading company:

• Use our registration
• We handle the entire process
• Pay a single company (ICL)
• Professional support

Real-life cases where we’ve helped as a trading company

• Small businesses importing from China for the first time
• Amazon and Mercado Libre entrepreneurs
• Companies needing urgent imports of samples or small batches
• Businesses that don’t want to use their own tax ID for risky operations

Conclusion

Having a trading company like Grupo ICL is like having an extension of your business—with experience, permits, and legal support. We save you time, mistakes, and unnecessary costs.

Ready to import without complications?
Contact us and discover how we can help.