Mexico increases import taxes to 33.5%
The Ministry of Finance and Public Credit (SHCP) made a series of modifications to the General Foreign Trade Rules by 2025, published in the Official Gazette of the Federation ( DOF ) On July 28 of this year.
In it, an increase in the global rate was determined, which went from 19% to 33.5%, applicable to courier and packaging companies of countries without an economic agreement as a Free Trade Agreement (TLCP). That is, an increase of 14.5%.
Meanwhile, for the United States and Canada, being subject to T-MEC, they have their own preferential criteria. Only in imports of value greater than $ 117 will pay 19% of tax, an increase of 2%.
These modifications are in force since Friday, August 15, 2025, so international purchases are now more expensive.
If before, a purchase of 1,000 pesos, from China, with import tax the buyer would pay 1,190 pesos. Now, for the same merchandise, the total to be paid is 1,335 pesos for the tariff.
Walmart also applies the new tariff
The Walmart Mexico platform also applies this modification of foreign trade rules, since it makes foreign imports. Its incorporation was announced by means of a message at the beginning of the digital site.
Currently the Official page in the ‘Import Products’ section, he points out the new rates:
“As of August 15, 2025, the following rates for import products enter into force: 1) General rate of 33.5 % applicable to all countries of the world.”
It also has the specific rates for products from the United States and Canada, identified in three cases of value:
- Products whose value does not exceed 50 dollars, will not apply the payment of the General Import Tax (IGI) and Value Tax (VAT), only the right of customs process (DTA).
- Products whose value is greater than 50.00 and up to 117.00, the applicable rate is 17%.
- Products whose value is greater than 117 and up to 2,500, the applicable rate is 19%.
The preferential rates of the United States and Canada are only applicable when the goods are protected with an air guide or boarding knowledge, and are not subject to compliance with non -tariff regulations and restrictions, as established by the General Foreign Trade Rules.
So, in case of buying with a product from a country without treaty, or the United States or Canada, it will be more expensive.
And in general, any messaging and parcel company that transports international goods, can apply the new rate, even Sepomex or the Mexican postal service.
