Shipping from Mexico to United States

Import duties, no vat/gst, customs fees, and total landed cost for goods shipped from Mexico to United States. US-Mexico-Canada Agreement trade agreement applies.

Route Overview
Trade Agreement
US-Mexico-Canada Agreement
Reduced duty rates available with Certificate of Origin
Typical Duty Range
0% - 7.2%
Depends on product HS code classification
Sales Tax Rate
No VAT/GST
Applied on CIF value + import duty
Transit Time
3d air / 21d sea
De Minimis Threshold
USD 800
No duty below this value
Currency
USD ($)
Calculate Landed Cost: Mexico to United States
Sample Duty Rates — United States
HS CodeDescriptionGeneral RatePreferential Rate
4602.19Basketwork, wickerwork and other articles5.8%0%
6913.10Ceramic statuettes and ornaments — porcelain0%0%
6913.90Other ceramic ornaments6%0%
7013.99Other glassware — decorative7.2%0%
9401.61Upholstered wooden seats0%0%
9403.30Wooden office furniture0%0%
9403.50Wooden bedroom furniture0%0%
9403.60Other wooden furniture0%0%
9701.10Paintings, drawings, pastels — hand-executed0%0%
9701.90Other paintings and drawings0%0%
Frequently Asked Questions
What import duties apply when shipping from Mexico to United States?
Under the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement, goods shipped from Mexico to United States may qualify for reduced or zero duty rates. A Certificate of Origin is typically required. Without preferential treatment, MFN duty rates of 0% - 7.2% apply depending on the HS code.
What is the VAT/GST rate in United States?
United States charges No VAT/GST on imported goods. This is calculated on the CIF value plus import duty.
How long does shipping take from Mexico to United States?
Air freight: approximately 3 business days. Sea freight: approximately 21 business days
What documents are needed to ship from Mexico to United States?
Required documents typically include: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading or Airway Bill, and Customs Declaration Form. To claim preferential duty rates under the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement, a Certificate of Origin is also required.
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