# Mexico: import VAT and de minimis

> Mexico charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 16%. Since 1 January 2024, consignments from Canada and the United States with a customs value of up to $50 pay no customs duty and no import tax. Mexico uses the Mexican peso (MXN).

Source: https://border.bot/countries/mexico
Last updated: 11 October 2026

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## Key facts

- Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN)
- Import VAT/GST: VAT 16%
- De minimis: No duty up to $50; no tax up to $50
- Customs tariff: Own national tariff
- Last updated: 11 October 2026

## Currency and customs tariff

Mexico uses the Mexican peso (MXN).

## Import VAT and other taxes in Mexico

Mexico charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 16%.

## De minimis in Mexico

Since 1 January 2024, consignments from Canada and the United States with a customs value of up to $50 pay no customs duty and no import tax.

## What changed recently

The newest release on this page, the import taxes for Mexico, went live on border.bot on 11 October 2026.

## Frequently asked questions

### What currency does Mexico use for customs?

Mexico uses the Mexican peso (MXN). Its de minimis thresholds are stated in USD.

### What is the VAT rate on imports into Mexico?

Mexico charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 16%.

### What is the de minimis threshold in Mexico?

Since 1 January 2024, consignments from Canada and the United States with a customs value of up to $50 pay no customs duty and no import tax.

## Sources and updates

The import taxes for Mexico come from border.bot release 1 (edition reference snapshot), imported from a file, and have been live since 11 October 2026.

The de minimis thresholds for Mexico come from border.bot release 2, entered by border.bot, and have been live since 11 October 2026.

This page was last updated on 11 October 2026.

Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.

Machine-readable: https://border.bot/countries/mexico.json