🇲🇽 Mexico vs 🇮🇳 India Tariffs — Import Duty Comparison (2026)

Mexico and India are both significant US trading partners, but their tariff profiles differ in important ways that affect import costs.

Both countries face the same base tariff rate of 10% on most goods entering the United States.

Both countries export Motor vehicles to the United States, creating direct competition in these sectors.

In terms of trade volume, Mexico accounts for approximately $779B in bilateral trade with the US, exceeding India's $130B.

Both countries are subject to the 10% Section 122 tariff imposed on February 24, 2026, following the Supreme Court's ruling striking down IEEPA tariffs. This rate expires approximately July 24, 2026 unless Congress extends it.

Mexico's advantages include: Trade agreement: USMCA (duty-free on qualifying goods); Higher US trade volume ($779B vs $130B); Unique export categories: Auto parts, Computers, Electrical machinery. India's advantages include: Unique export categories: Pharmaceuticals, Diamonds, Petroleum products.

With equivalent base tariff rates, the choice between Mexico and India depends primarily on product-specific duties, shipping costs, lead times, and supply chain considerations rather than the base tariff rate.