If you are placing an international order and shipping it to Mexico, you may be asked to provide your Recipient’s RFC or CURP during checkout. This requirement is related to Mexico’s customs clearance process and helps ensure that packages entering the country can be properly identified, processed, and delivered.
At Migcloth, we want every order to arrive smoothly and without unnecessary delays. That is why we now require customers shipping orders to Mexico to provide their RFC or CURP before completing checkout.
RFC stands for Registro Federal de Contribuyentes. It is Mexico’s tax identification number used by individuals and businesses for tax and official administrative purposes.
For international ecommerce shipments, the recipient’s RFC may be required so customs authorities and shipping carriers can identify the person receiving the imported goods.
CURP stands for Clave Ăšnica de Registro de PoblaciĂłn. It is a unique population registry code used in Mexico to identify individuals.
In some cases, a customer may provide a CURP instead of an RFC, especially if they do not have an RFC. FedEx Mexico states that complete consignee information for simplified shipments includes the recipient’s full name, complete address, RFC or CURP when RFC is not available, phone number, and email when the shipment comes from an ecommerce platform.
Mexico has introduced stricter customs data requirements for international shipments. As of January 1, 2025, import declarations must include the Importer of Record’s Tax ID, such as RFC, to improve traceability and compliance.
For ecommerce orders, this means shipping carriers may need the recipient’s RFC or CURP to complete customs clearance. DHL also notes that the importer or consignee tax ID is required for clearance of low-value shipments to Mexico, and missing information may cause customs delays, additional processing or storage fees, or return to origin.
In simple terms, RFC or CURP helps customs confirm who is receiving the package and allows the shipment to move through the import process more smoothly.
If the required recipient tax ID is missing, your package may experience:
Because of this, providing accurate RFC or CURP information at checkout is important for customers in Mexico.
For Mexican citizens and legal residents, RFC or CURP is generally expected. For foreign recipients in Mexico, some carriers may accept other identification such as a foreign Tax ID, Social Security Number, or passport number, depending on the shipment and carrier requirements. FedEx regulatory guidance also notes that foreign nationals may provide acceptable alternative ID numbers such as SSN, Tax ID, or passport number.
To help prevent customs delays and improve delivery success, Migcloth now requires customers shipping orders to Mexico to enter their Recipient’s RFC or CURP during checkout.
This information is used only for shipping and customs clearance purposes. It helps our shipping partners prepare the required customs documentation and ensures your package has the necessary recipient information before it enters Mexico.
When your shipping country is set to Mexico, you will see a required field for:
Recipient’s RFC / CURP
Please enter your valid RFC or CURP carefully before placing your order. Make sure the information matches the recipient receiving the package.
The RFC/CURP requirement is not a Migcloth-only rule. It is part of Mexico’s import and customs clearance process for international shipments. By collecting this information during checkout, Migcloth helps customers in Mexico avoid unnecessary delivery delays and receive their orders more smoothly.
