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Mexico Import Regulations

Key Concerns

  • • Older used vehicles cause higher emissions and weak fuel efficiency.
  • • Poor mechanical conditions of older vehicles.
  • • Decline in new car sales.
  • • Difficulty tracking older vehicles involved in crimes or violations.

Government Action

  • • Enacted the “Decree of Establishing the Conditions for the Definitive Importation of Used Motor Vehicles”.
  • • Regulates import of used vehicles from the U.S.

Decree Extension

  • • Extended on November 4, 2024, until November 4, 2025.
  • • Allows individuals and companies to import used vehicles under specific requirements.

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Tax Rates (Used Vehicles)

  • • 1% ad valorem tax: used vehicles 5 to 9 years old imported into Mexico’s border zone and certain designated areas.
  • • 10% ad valorem tax: used vehicles over 10 years old, applicable both in border zones and the rest of Mexico.

Note: Always verify the latest customs regulations with a local clearing agent before finalizing your purchase, as rules can change frequently.