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Pick up to 4 economies and see customs authorities, licensing regimes, prohibited & restricted lists, sanctions overlays and dispute forums side by side. Decision-support only - always confirm with local counsel.

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Mexico
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IntroMexico's customs administration was reorganised in 2022 under ANAM (Agencia Nacional de Aduanas) reporting to SHCP. Importers must be listed on the Padrón de Importadores. NOM (Normas Oficiales Mexicanas) standards are the binding conformity regime; USMCA replaced NAFTA in 2020.
Primary authorities
  • ANAMCustoms entry, VUCEM single window, valuation.
  • SATTax authority; IVA and IEPS at import; padrón administration.
  • Secretaría de EconomíaImport/export permits, trade remedy, USMCA origin.
  • COFEPRISHealth regulation - food, pharma, medical, cosmetic imports.
Licensing regimes
  • Padrón de Importadores + Padrón SectorialPrerequisite for all imports; sectorial subrolls for steel, tobacco, textiles, chemicals, footwear. · SAT/ANAM
  • Import permit (Permiso Previo)Firearms, precursors, used vehicles, sensitive agri. · SE
  • COFEPRIS sanitary registrationRegulated food, pharma, cosmetics, medical devices. · COFEPRIS
  • NOM certificationMandatory Mexican standards on electrical, textile, food-labelling, appliances. · SE/EMA labs
Prohibited goods
  • · Used clothing (except charitable donations, permit).
  • · Certain used tyres and appliances (energy standards).
  • · Precursor chemicals off-licence.
  • · CITES species and derivatives.
Restricted goods
  • · Steel - Padrón Sectorial + automatic import notice + antidumping duties by origin.
  • · Textiles/footwear - Padrón Sectorial + minimum-price checks.
  • · Sugar - TRQ under USMCA (US-MX side deals) and TRQ with other partners.
  • · Chemicals under HAZMAT categories - SEMARNAT authorisation.
Labelling requirements
  • · NOM-050-SCFI (general product labelling) - Spanish, commercial info, importer, warnings.
  • · NOM-051-SCFI food labelling with front-of-pack warning octagons (2020).
  • · NOM-004-SE textile fibre content and care.
  • · NOM-024-SCFI packaging & instructions for electronics.
Sanctions overlay
  • · UNSC measures implemented via decree.
  • · No autonomous secondary sanctions; SAT monitors financial-sector OFAC exposure indirectly.
  • · US Section 232/301 and USMCA remedies create parallel duty risk on transhipment.
Dispute resolutionAdministrative appeal (recurso de revocación) before SAT within 30 business days; onward Tribunal Federal de Justicia Administrativa. USMCA Chapter 31 state-to-state and Annex 14-D ISDS (limited). CANACO / ICC Mexico arbitration widely used. NY Convention party since 1971.
Official sources

Frequently asked questions

How do I compare import regulations between two countries?

Pick two to four countries above. The table lines up the customs authority, import licensing, VAT/GST rate, prohibited and restricted goods, sanctions overlays and dispute forums, with links to each official source.

Is this comparison legal advice?

No. It is decision support built from published government sources. Regulatory positions change often, so confirm every action with the named authority or licensed local counsel before you ship.

Where do I calculate the duty once I know the rules?

Use the Import Duty & VAT Calculator for a quick CIF-based estimate, or the Landed Cost Calculator for the full cost stack including freight, insurance and destination charges.

Next step: Import Duty & VAT Calculator or Landed Cost Calculator. Last reviewed 14 October 2026.

Comparison is decision-support only. Regulatory positions change frequently - confirm every action with the named authorities or licensed local counsel.