{"id":13450,"date":"2026-06-24T14:40:11","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T07:40:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smeshipping.com\/?p=13450"},"modified":"2026-06-24T14:40:11","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T07:40:11","slug":"%e0%b8%aa%e0%b8%b1%e0%b8%9a%e0%b8%9b%e0%b8%b0%e0%b8%a3%e0%b8%94%e0%b8%81%e0%b8%a3%e0%b8%b0%e0%b8%9b%e0%b9%8b%e0%b8%ad%e0%b8%87%e0%b9%80%e0%b8%a1%e0%b9%87%e0%b8%81%e0%b8%8b%e0%b8%b4%e0%b9%82%e0%b8%81","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smeshipping.com\/en\/%e0%b8%aa%e0%b8%b1%e0%b8%9a%e0%b8%9b%e0%b8%b0%e0%b8%a3%e0%b8%94%e0%b8%81%e0%b8%a3%e0%b8%b0%e0%b8%9b%e0%b9%8b%e0%b8%ad%e0%b8%87%e0%b9%80%e0%b8%a1%e0%b9%87%e0%b8%81%e0%b8%8b%e0%b8%b4%e0%b9%82%e0%b8%81\/","title":{"rendered":"Mexican canned pineapple: 7 risks SMEs need to check urgently."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#039;re currently shipping canned pineapples to Mexico, here&#039;s the story... <strong>Mexican canned pineapple<\/strong> The anti-dumping tariff measures are not just news you read and then forget, because the $0.93 per kilogram figure announced by Mexico immediately impacts your actual costs, starting with the next shipment you&#039;re about to export.<\/p>\n<h2>Why is this measure stricter than normal import taxes?<\/h2>\n<p>Normal import duties are known in advance, and the selling price is already calculated from the start. However, anti-dumping duties arise from an investigation process that takes time and are announced after many sales contracts have already been signed. This means that if you had a price contract with an importer in Mexico before this measure took effect, the increased cost of $0.93 per kilogram might fall solely on you if the contract did not clearly specify the conditions for bearing the tax burden.<\/p>\n<p>Mexico stated that an investigation found that the import price of canned pineapples from Thailand, the Philippines, and Indonesia was significantly lower than domestic prices, impacting domestic production, employment, and income. This wasn&#039;t an ad hoc decision, but the result of a weighty legal process and measures with a five-year timeframe, meaning there&#039;s no way to wait for the process to pass and then return to original prices anytime soon.<\/p>\n<h2>Who has been affected by this measure?<\/h2>\n<p>The first group most clearly affected are exporters of canned pineapples who already have trading partners in Mexico, whether through direct shipments or via agents in the US or third countries before distribution into Mexico. The second group includes exporters of other processed fruit products that are not yet affected, but it&#039;s worth monitoring whether Mexico is likely to expand the investigation to related product groups. The third group consists of exporters planning to enter the Mexican market in the next 1-2 years, as the increased landed costs will drastically alter their price competitiveness.<\/p>\n<p>Data from DITP indicates that Thailand was Mexico&#039;s leading importer of canned pineapples in early 2026. This figure shows that Thai products hold a significant share of this market, meaning the measures would truly impact export volumes, not just be figures on paper. This is especially important for Thai SMEs operating in this market. <strong>Mexican canned pineapple<\/strong> Therefore, it is advisable to review the costs and contracts before shipping the next batch.<\/p>\n<h2>Anti-dumping taxes on Mexican canned pineapples: Things to check before shipping the next batch.<\/h2>\n<p>Before you decide to continue supplying, stop supplying, or adjust prices, there are several points you need to carefully check. Making decisions without complete information may result in you bearing unnecessary costs or losing business partners unnecessarily.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The actual HS Code used:<\/strong>Check if your goods match the tariff codes specified by Mexico in its measures. Sometimes, slightly different processed goods may have different HS Codes and may not be covered by these measures. It&#039;s advisable to have your customs broker in Mexico confirm this before shipping.<\/li>\n<li><strong>New landed cost structure:<\/strong>Recalculate the total cost, incorporating 0.93 USD\/kg into the landed cost, and see if the remaining margin still makes exporting worthwhile.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tax liability conditions in the contract:<\/strong>Check if the current contract specifies who is responsible for anti-dumping duties. If it doesn&#039;t specify, discuss this with the importer immediately before the goods arrive at the port.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Incoterms conditions used:<\/strong>If you sell under CIF or DDP terms, the tax burden may fall directly on you. You need to review whether the Incoterms you are currently using are still appropriate for the new situation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Certificate of Origin:<\/strong>Verify that the CO (Copyright Certificate) issued is correct, matches the country of origin, and is in a format acceptable to Mexican customs, as customs&#039; anti-dumping procedures often involve stricter scrutiny of origin documents than usual.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Communicating with importers about changing costs:<\/strong>If you want to maintain your trading partners in Mexico, you need to discuss price adjustments or the sharing of retaliatory duties openly and frankly before misunderstandings about costs damage the relationship.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Alternative markets for canned pineapple:<\/strong>If margins in Mexico become too thin to be worthwhile, it&#039;s advisable to start evaluating other markets that don&#039;t yet have anti-dumping measures against Thai products, such as markets in Europe, the Middle East, or Japan, in order to diversify risk.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How much does the landed cost change, if calculated accurately?<\/h2>\n<p>Consider these simple numbers. If you ship 10,000 kilograms of canned pineapples to Mexico, the increased customs duty is $9,300 per lot, or approximately 330,000 baht, depending on the exchange rate. This figure doesn&#039;t include any additional costs that may arise from extra documentation checks or delays at the port if Mexican customs require further verification.<\/p>\n<p>For SMEs with low margins per lot, this $9,300 USD figure can instantly turn previously profitable exports into break-even or even losses. That&#039;s why it&#039;s crucial to recalculate before deciding whether or not to export, rather than waiting for the goods to arrive at the destination port to discuss with importers, especially for those already marketing their products. <strong>Mexican canned pineapple<\/strong> In reality, this cost review is unavoidable.<\/p>\n<h2>HS Codes that require special attention.<\/h2>\n<p>Canned pineapple has several customs tariff codes depending on whether it&#039;s pineapple chunks, mashed pineapple, pineapple in syrup, or pineapple in juice. The HS Codes that Mexico specifies in its anti-dumping measures may not cover all sub-headings. Therefore, if you export multiple forms of canned pineapple, you must check each tariff code individually; it&#039;s not a general assumption that everything is covered.<\/p>\n<p>Verifying the correct HS Code should be done in conjunction with an experienced customs broker, especially in the Mexican market, as tariff interpretations may vary from country to country. Using the wrong HS Code can result in either higher or lower taxes, posing a risk. For more information on export planning, please refer to general information resources.<a href=\"https:\/\/smeshipping.com\/en\/\">smeshipping.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Signs that the Mexican market is undergoing a structural change.<\/h2>\n<p>The five-year anti-dumping measures are not a short-term signal. They indicate that Mexico has decided to seriously protect its domestic industries, and the ongoing investigation shows that this was planned for some time, not a sudden decision.<\/p>\n<p>For Thai exporters looking at the Mexican market long-term, this is a signal that competing solely on price may no longer be a sustainable strategy. If you want to stay in this market, you may need to consider creating added value, developing your brand, or finding distribution channels that don&#039;t rely solely on price competition.<\/p>\n<h2>If you still want to export to Mexico, what preparations should you make?<\/h2>\n<p>If, after calculating the landed cost, there&#039;s still some margin left, and you want to maintain your relationship with your Mexican partners, there are a few things you should prepare before shipping the next batch.<\/p>\n<p>Firstly, the documentation must be more complete and accurate than before because Mexican customs often inspect goods from countries under anti-dumping measures. This includes commercial invoices that must show the true price, packing lists that must match the actual items, and certificates of origin that must be issued correctly according to the specified format.<\/p>\n<p>The second point is that communication with importers must be clear about who is responsible for the customs duties. If you agree on a new price, there must be written evidence, not just phone conversations or LINE messages. Because if a dispute arises later, these documents are what you will need to protect yourself.<\/p>\n<p>The third point is the importance of continuously monitoring the progress of the measures. Because anti-dumping measures undergo a review process, the figures or conditions may change within the five-year period. Regularly monitoring information from DITP and related agencies will help you make timely decisions.<\/p>\n<h2>Review the reserve market before all the margin disappears.<\/h2>\n<p>Thai canned pineapples are renowned in the global market, and there are other markets that do not yet have anti-dumping measures against Thai products. If you have production capacity that previously exported to Mexico, you should start assessing alternative markets now, not wait until the first batch after the measures result in losses.<\/p>\n<p>Attractive markets for Thai canned pineapples currently include Europe, which still has demand for high-quality products; the Middle East, with its growing middle-class consumer base; and East Asia, where the demand for processed foods continues to expand. Diversifying markets isn&#039;t about abandoning Mexico, but rather reducing the risk of over-reliance on a single market for those still pursuing this strategy. <strong>Mexican canned pineapple<\/strong> Furthermore, having a backup market would greatly help to mitigate the impact.<\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ditp.go.th\/post\/il39dv1ci7fupij3x598fixy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DITP \/ Thai Trade Center in Mexico City (Mexico)<\/a>, June 22, 2026<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mexico has announced an anti-dumping duty of 0.93 USD\/kg on canned pineapples from Thailand for five years. If you export this product to Mexico, you will need to review your landed costs and trading partner&#039;s terms and conditions.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":13453,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[237],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-13450","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-trade-radar"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/smeshipping.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13450","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/smeshipping.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/smeshipping.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smeshipping.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smeshipping.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13450"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/smeshipping.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13450\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smeshipping.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13453"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/smeshipping.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13450"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smeshipping.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13450"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smeshipping.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13450"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}