Sending goods to Mexico. (Mexico)

Taxes and import duties for shipping goods to Mexico.

Overview

When shipping goods to Mexico, the recipient is required to pay import duties, whether the goods are for personal or commercial use. The assessment method is based on the CIF (Cost, Insurance & Freight) price, meaning duties and taxes are calculated on the full value of the imported goods, including the cost of the goods, insurance, and freight. However, the duty rate for some goods depends on the unit of measurement. In addition to duties, shipments to Mexico may also incur sales tax, Deferred Action Tax (DTA), and other taxes in some cases.
 

Tax rates in Mexico.

Shipments to Mexico are subject to variable customs duties ranging from 0% to 140.4%, with an average rate of 13.97%. Some goods can be imported duty-free, such as laptop computers and other electronic products.
 

Sales tax in Mexico

Shipments to Mexico are subject to Value Added Tax (VAT) at a standard rate of 16%, calculated based on the CIF price plus duties and DTA. Some imported goods are exempt from VAT.
 

Minimum duties and taxes in Mexico.

Mexico calculates minimum duties based on the FOB price (meaning the value of the goods only). This means that shipments to Mexico with a value of USD 50 or less are exempt from duties and VAT, but a Deferred Action Tax (DTA) fee still needs to be paid.
 

Other taxes and customs fees in Mexico.

Shipping to Mexico will incur a Customs Processing Fee (DTA) levied on all imported goods at a rate of 0.08%, calculated on the total CIF price plus duties.

Excise tax is levied on alcoholic beverages and tobacco products at a rate between 25% and 160%, calculated from the total CIF (Cost, Inclusive of Tax) price plus duties.
 

Location and contact information for the Mexican Customs Department.

Further information regarding import declaration procedures and restrictions on shipments to Mexico can be found on the Mexican Customs website:  https://www.sat.gob.mx/home

How to send goods to Mexico.

For shipments to Mexico, SME SHIPPING provides document and parcel delivery services via DHL EXPRESS, FEDEX EXPRESS, TNT EXPRESS, Global Mail, and international sea freight.