EVOLUTION OF DIGITAL CUSTOMS REGULATIONS IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE (MEXICO)
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https://doi.org/10.56238/arev7n12-087Keywords:
Digital Customs, Customs Regulation, International Trade, Mexico, Technological TransformationAbstract
The digital transformation of customs has redefined international trade by streamlining procedures, reducing costs, and improving transparency; this article examines the evolution of digital customs regulations in Mexico from the adoption of electronic systems (e.g., the Single Window) to the most recent reforms, applying a mixed legal, economic, and technological approach by analyzing legal changes such as the creation of the National Customs Agency of Mexico (ANAM) and amendments to the Customs Law, the economic benefits for trade facilitation, and technological innovations (digital platforms, big data, blockchain, etc.); additionally, a structural equation model is proposed to evaluate the relationships among the regulatory framework, customs technological adoption, and trade performance, presenting hypothetical results and discussing future implications.
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