HS Codes for Shipping from the US to Mexico
Mexico uses 10-digit TIGIE codes (Tarifa de la Ley de los Impuestos Generales de Importación y de Exportación). USMCA preferential rates apply with valid origin certification.
- System
- TIGIE
- Code length
- 10 digits
Code format
Mexico's TIGIE uses 8 digits for tariff classification plus 2 digits for statistical purposes, totaling 10. The first 6 digits are the international HS code.
USMCA preferential rates
Qualifying goods enter Mexico duty-free with USMCA certification. Mexico also requires IVA (VAT) at 16% on duty + freight + insurance for most goods.
Required documentation
Pedimento (Mexican entry document) filed by a licensed customs broker (agente aduanal), commercial invoice in Spanish, packing list, USMCA certification, and prior-import registrations for restricted products.
FAQ
- Do I need a Mexican customs broker?
- Yes. Mexican law requires a licensed agente aduanal to file the pedimento for almost all imports.
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