US Tariffs on Imports from Mexico

Mexico is the largest source of US imports at $466B annually, surpassing China in 2023. USMCA-qualifying goods continue to enter duty-free after the SCOTUS ruling, while non-compliant goods face the 10% Section 122 tariff plus MFN duties.

Mexico's trade with the US is deeply integrated through USMCA and decades of cross-border supply chains, particularly in automotive manufacturing. The 75% regional value content rule for automobiles shapes production decisions across North America. Mexico has also become a major nearshoring destination as companies diversify away from China.

Key Products Imported from Mexico

Top imports include vehicles and auto parts, machinery, electrical equipment, crude oil, medical instruments, and agricultural products such as avocados, berries, tomatoes, and beer. Mexico is the top US supplier of trucks, flat-screen TVs, and fresh produce.

Recent Changes

Feb 20, 2026: SCOTUS struck down IEEPA tariffs; Mexico's rate continues at 10% under Section 122 (expires ~July 24, 2026). Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs of 50% remain. USMCA automobile rules of origin require 75% North American content with labor value content provisions. The 2026 USMCA joint review is due July 1, and may revisit digital trade and energy provisions.

Tips for Importers

USMCA compliance is essential — verify that your goods meet rules of origin, including regional value content and tariff shift requirements. For automotive imports, the 75% content threshold and labor value content rules must be met precisely. Maquiladora-produced goods often qualify under USMCA but require careful documentation. With the Section 122 tariff set to expire ~July 2026, USMCA qualification is more important than ever for long-term tariff certainty.