CUSTOMER SERVICE
What are your business hours?
What are your business hours?
We are here to help you in the following hours.
Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
What are your business hours for the 800 phone number?
What are your business hours for the 800 phone number?
Our business hours are:
Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Is there another way to contact you?
Is there another way to contact you?
Any complaints or suggestions?
Any complaints or suggestions?
Please send any comments to contacto@northmailcenter.com where we will gladly address any complaint or suggestion.
COURIER SERVICES
Do you ship envelopes and packages within Mexico?
Do you ship envelopes and packages within Mexico?
Yes, for Courier and parcel services within Mexico, we provide the service through FedEx.
How does the courier service from the US to Mexico work?
How does the courier service from the US to Mexico work?
1. Te asignamos una dirección personalizada de USA.
2. You use it to get account statements, cards / checkbooks, taxes, Global Entry, magazines, etc.
3. We receive your mail.
4. We bring it to Mexico.
5. You'll get it in a few days!
I need to send an envelope to the US, what options do I have?
I need to send an envelope to the US, what options do I have?
For documents we have the following options:
- Postage service (with stamps)
- Priority mail (with a tracking number)
- FedEx Express and Economy
- UPS.
Contact us to get a quote of any of these services.
I need to send an envelope to Europe, what options do I have?
I need to send an envelope to Europe, what options do I have?
We can send your packages to Europe, Asia, Australia, and more. We have several services to send your documents:
- Postage service (with stamps)
- FedEx Express & Economy
Contact us to get a quote of any of these services.
PARCEL SERVICES FROM THE US TO MEXICO
How does the package transfer service to México work?
How does the package transfer service to México work?
1. Choose what you want to buy.
2. Send it to your address in the United States.
3. We will notify you when it arrives.
4. Authorize the package transfer of your purchase to Mexico from the website.
5. That's it! In a few days your package will be in your hands.
How long does it take for my package to arrive from the US to Mexico?
How long does it take for my package to arrive from the US to Mexico?
The estimated time of arrival for your packages to arrive to Mexico are:
- Store in Monterrey: 5 – 7 business days*
- The rest of the country: 7 – 10 business days*
*Arrival times could increase due to the limitations at both sides of the US-Mexico border because of the COVID-19 contingency.
When can I pick up my packages in Laredo?
When can I pick up my packages in Laredo?
Your packages will be available in Laredo the business day after being notified by the store where you made your purchase that they were delivered to our warehouse.
How are the prices for the package transfers calculated?
How are the prices for the package transfers calculated?
We get the quote using the following formula:
(Product price X According to your membership X Exchange rate* + Shipping**)
+ 16% VAT = Transfer price
*According to the day of the quote.
** Up to 5kg of physical/volumetrical dimensions.
How is the volumetrical weight of a package calculated?
How is the volumetrical weight of a package calculated?
To calculate the volumetrical weight we use the following formula:
Or get your quote at: importaciones@northmailcenter.com
How is the surplus weight of a package calculated?
How is the surplus weight of a package calculated?
A package is considered to have surplus weight when it exceeds 5kg of physical or volumetrical dimensions. For the transfer of packages over 5kg, check the current fees available on our SERVICES section and this formula:
Volumetrical weight (kg) =
LENGHT (cm) X HEIGHT (cm) X WIDTH (cm) / 5000
Or get your quote at: importaciones@northmailcenter.com
What type of products can North Mail Center help me bring to Mexico?
What type of products can North Mail Center help me bring to Mexico?
You can ship any kind of products except the ones listed below:
- Tobacco
- Alcohol (wines and liqueurs)
- Weapons and/or ammunition
- Knives or sharp items
- Explosives
- Perishables and food in general
- Controlled medication
- Counterfeit merchandise (piracy)
- Chemical, toxic r flammable substances
- Animals or products derived from them
- Pornographic or sexually oriented material
- Narcotics
- Bills, coins, checks or documents of commercial value
- Illegal or prohibited material
- Items difficult to classify
Products that require refrigeration or controlled temperature (such as chocolates) or very fragile products (such as glass or ceramics) will be transferred at the customer's risk and NMC will not be responsible for any damage.
If don't live in Monterrey can I still get your shipping services?
If don't live in Monterrey can I still get your shipping services?
Yes, of course, North Mail Center can send your packages anywhere in Mexico. With NMC you can choose the shipping according to your needs. For more information, please send us an email to: info@northmailcenter.com
How can I use the package transfer coupon that I am given when I get a membership with North Mail Center, if I live in Monterrey?
How can I use the package transfer coupon that I am given when I get a membership with North Mail Center, if I live in Monterrey?
Just follow the next steps:
1. Make your purchase for less than $50 or $100 USD according to what your coupon indicates.
2. Send us your purchase invoice and let us know that you want to use your coupon.
3. Go to the NMC store with your coupon to pick up your purchase and that way the transfer to Mexico will be free.
I don’t live in Monterrey; how can I use the package transfer coupon I get when I get a membership with North Mail Center?
I don’t live in Monterrey; how can I use the package transfer coupon I get when I get a membership with North Mail Center?
Just follow the next steps:
1. Make your purchase for less than $50 or $100 USD according to what your coupon indicates.
2. Send us your purchase invoice and let us know that you want to use your coupon.
3. You’ll just have to pay for the shipping to home + VAT.
FULFILLMENT SERVICES
How does the Fulfillment service work?
How does the Fulfillment service work?
1. The inventory arrives to one of our 3 warehouses.
2. We register and store your inventory.
3. You send us the purchase order when you make a sale.
4. We remove the product from the inventory.
5. We pack the product for shipment.
6. We create a shipping label or use the one you send us.
7. We deliver the package to the parcel company.
8. We track the package until it reaches its destination.
Where are your Fulfillment warehouses located?
Where are your Fulfillment warehouses located?
- Monterrey, Nuevo León – For sales in Mexico.
- Matamoros, Tamaulipas – For sales in Mexico and the US.
- Brownsville, Texas – For sales in the US.
What type of products can I store in your warehouses?
What type of products can I store in your warehouses?
We accept any product that is not considered illegal for shipments or that is restricted by carriers.
We currently do not accept: fragile items such as ceramics, glass or similar materials, products that are perishable or that require refrigeration.
What’s the shipping coverage?
What’s the shipping coverage?
Fulfillment Superior Membership – To all of Mexico.
Fulfillment Border Membership - To the 48 adjacent states of the United States and all of Mexico.
Fulfillment TX Membership - To the 48 adjacent states of the United States.
What is the best Fulfillment option if I want to start selling my products in the US?
What is the best Fulfillment option if I want to start selling my products in the US?
We can keep your inventory in our warehouse in Matamoros, on the Mexican side of the border, and cross your packages when you make a sale in the US.
How much do you charge for storage?
How much do you charge for storage?
Our storage rates start at $25 dlls for 1 pallet/1 m3 per month, plus storage insurance.
CEDIS FULFILLMENT
What is this service about?
What is this service about?
We deliver the products you manufacture in Mexico to the distribution centers of South Texas stores.
I make my products in Mexico. Can you transport a full truckload of products to a distribution center in the United States?
I make my products in Mexico. Can you transport a full truckload of products to a distribution center in the United States?
Yes, thanks to our partner AEXSA we have vehicles for FTL logistics services.
I make my products in Mexico. Can you transport a pallet of products to a distribution center in the United States?
I make my products in Mexico. Can you transport a pallet of products to a distribution center in the United States?
We can offer this service through third party companies as long as the distribution center is willing to accept unaccompanied deliveries or deliveries without a previous appointment.
CUSTOMS SERVICES
Can you import my products into the United States from Mexico?
Can you import my products into the United States from Mexico?
Yes, we can help you with the process of exporting goods from Mexico and importing them into the United States.
BRAND REPRESENTATION
Can I sell my products in the United States without having an American company?
Can I sell my products in the United States without having an American company?
Yes, NMC can represent and manage your relationships with retail stores, supermarkets and clients in the US.
INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS
Do you outsource your transport services?
Do you outsource your transport services?
Along with our commercial partner AEXSA, we provide general cargo services, specialized cargo, international movements, crossings to the United States, among others.
I need to ship inventory from Mexico to the United States, can you do it?
I need to ship inventory from Mexico to the United States, can you do it?
Yes, we can transport your merchandise from Mexico to anywhere in the United States as long as it is a full truckload.
Can you transport a pallet of products to a distribution center in the United States?
Can you transport a pallet of products to a distribution center in the United States?
We can offer this service through third party companies as long as the distribution center is willing to accept unaccompanied deliveries or deliveries without a previous appointment.
PROCEDURES AND ARRANGEMENTS IN THE US
What kind of procedures and arrangements can you carry out?
What kind of procedures and arrangements can you carry out?
We help Mexican companies with FDA procedures, incorporation as a company procedures in the United States (LLC) and DUNS number.
PAYMENTS AND INVOICES
When paying my membership or it’s renewal, to what email do I have to send the proof of payment?
When paying my membership or it’s renewal, to what email do I have to send the proof of payment?
Proof of payment must be sent to the following email: sanagustin@northmailcenter.com
When paying for the transfer of my purchase from Mexico, to which email address do I have to send the payment receipts?
When paying for the transfer of my purchase from Mexico, to which email address do I have to send the payment receipts?
Proof of payment for transfer must be sent to the email: importaciones@northmailcenter.com
What should I put in the reference section when making a bank transfer?
What should I put in the reference section when making a bank transfer?
1. When you make a deposit or bank transfer, in the reference sections or transfer concept, include your PMB number*.
If you are a new client, please put your name and surname in the reference*.
If you require an invoice, you must request it the same day of purchase and send proof of payment to the following mails:
importaciones@northmailcenter.com / sanagustin@northmailcenter.com
*It’s not possible to identify your deposit/bank transfer, if you do not include this information in the reference section.
Examples:
Reference -> Package transfer 7-XXX
Reference -> 92-XXX Lopez Hinojosa
Reference -> Package transfer
If I need an invoice, how long do I have to request it?
If I need an invoice, how long do I have to request it?
If you require an invoice, you must request it the same day of purchase or you can send us a mail to: sanagustin@northmailcenter.com, otherwise, we’ll no longer be able to carry out said operation.
To which email address do I have to send the invoices for the purchases I make in the United States?
To which email address do I have to send the invoices for the purchases I make in the United States?
The invoices of your purchases must be uploaded to our webpage from your account. In case it’s not working or you’re having difficulties, you can send them to: importaciones@northmailcenter.com
Can North Mail Center bill me for the purchase I made in the United States? For example, a purchase made on Amazon.
Can North Mail Center bill me for the purchase I made in the United States? For example, a purchase made on Amazon.
No, the purchase itself cannot be invoiced since it was made with another retailer. NMC only provides the transportation service for the item, so we can only invoice the cost of transportation and its corresponding shipment.
If I have a NMC Fulfillment membership and make a sale, can you bill a US buyer for me?
If I have a NMC Fulfillment membership and make a sale, can you bill a US buyer for me?
Of course, we invoice the buyer, receive their payment and transfer the money to your bank account in Mexico.