Mexico Tariff Rates 2026: 10% on US Imports
Rates checked October 23, 2026. Reflects HTS 2026 Rev. 21 and changes through October 30, 2026. How we verify rates.
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Mexico to US · October 23, 2026
Mexico to the United States: about 10% on the headline stack (10% additive).
As of 2026-10-23, US imports from Mexico carry an effective tariff of about 10%. This combines the 10% additive Section 301 forced-labor tariff (which replaced Section 122 on July 24, 2026). exemption lists in note 52/Annex II not modelled. A claim that qualifies for Column 1-Special can zero that Column 1 rate and does not zero the additional duty, with Section 232 metals tariffs of 50% on steel and 50% on aluminum charged separately. Goods qualifying under the USMCA may enter with reduced or zero base duty, though the forced-labor tariff still applies. The 10% Section 122 tariff (effective Feb 24, 2026) expired at its 150-day limit on July 24, 2026 and was replaced the same day by the Section 301 forced-labor tariff (10%, or 12.5% for higher-tier economies).
Last verified October 23, 2026 · Source: USITC HTS · Section 301 forced-labor / 232 · US customs duty calculator
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- Not refundable: Section 232 (steel/aluminum/autos), China Section 301, MFN base duty, or the current Section 301 forced-labor tariff / EU 15% deal rate.
Illustrative example only: $50,000 of IEEPA-period imports from Mexico at the published 10% IEEPA rate carried about $5,000 of IEEPA duty. That IEEPA layer — plus statutory interest (6–7% compounded daily under 19 CFR 24.36) — is what CAPE can refund. Your actual figure comes from your 7501s, not this example.
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Section 232 rates shown apply to articles wholly of steel, aluminum, or copper. Since the April 6, 2026 restructuring, qualifying derivative products are dutied at 25% on their full customs value rather than 50%. Verify your product’s classification — the exact 232 treatment depends on HTS code and metal content.
Mexico Import Tariff Overview
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 301 forced-labor tariff (which replaced Section 122 on July 24, 2026) 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 the Section 301 forced-labor tariff, which replaced the expired Section 122 baseline on July 24, 2026. Section 232 metals tariffs apply at 50% on articles wholly of steel/aluminum and 25% on derivative products (both on full customs value, after the April 6, 2026 restructuring). USMCA automobile rules of origin require 75% North American content with labor value content provisions. At the July 1, 2026 joint review the US declined to renew USMCA in its current form; the agreement remains in force with 0% preferential treatment unchanged, moving to annual reviews for up to 10 years (expiry July 1, 2036 only if never extended).
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 Section 122 now expired and replaced by the Section 301 forced-labor tariff (July 24, 2026), USMCA qualification is more important than ever for long-term tariff certainty.
How Are US Tariffs on Mexico Imports Calculated?
US import duties on goods from Mexico are determined by multiple overlapping tariff authorities. The base layer is the 10% Section 301 forced-labor tariff, which replaced the expired 10% Section 122 tariff on July 24, 2026 and applies to most countries without a separate trade deal. Section 232 tariffs of 50% on steel and 50% on aluminum apply to metals imports, regardless of the forced-labor tariff. Mexico benefits from the USMCA, which can eliminate MFN base duties on qualifying goods — though the forced-labor tariff still applies on top of FTA preferences.
To calculate the total duty on a specific import from Mexico, use the US import duty calculator for goods from Mexico or the landed cost calculator for a complete estimate including Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) and Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF). You can also compare Mexico rates with other countries to evaluate sourcing alternatives.
Already importing from Mexico? If you paid IEEPA duty in 2025–early 2026, start with how to claim an IEEPA refund, the tariff-refunds hub, and CAPE refund status. And if you re-export or manufacture with imported goods, duty drawback can recover up to 99% of eligible duties — a separate program from CAPE.
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Rates by Product Sector
Data as of 2026-10-23. The Automobiles & Parts row is HTS 8703 (except 8703.21) from the HTS duty engine. Heading 8708 parts are a different result and are named in that row. Other rows stay on the category table. The category calculator on this page can still differ for autos.
| Sector | Base Rate | Surcharge | Effective Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronics | 0% | — | Free | — |
| Clothing & Apparel | 0% | — | Free | — |
| Automobiles & Parts | 2.5% | +25% | 27.5% | Passenger vehicles, HTS 8703 except 8703.21: 27.5%. Heading 9903.94.01. Note 52(f)(2) keeps forced-labor off this entry. A listed part such as 8708.29 is 27.5% under note 33(g). Heading 8708 as a whole is 12.5% because some of its lines are not in that note. |
| Steel & Aluminum | 0% | +50% | 50% | Section 232 50% (doubled June 2025) |
| Food & Agriculture | 0% | — | Free | — |
| Furniture | 0% | — | Free | — |
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