{"id":1966,"date":"2026-10-03T02:54:37","date_gmt":"2026-10-03T07:54:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eilantrade.com\/importar-para-ecommerce-y-retail\/"},"modified":"2026-10-10T23:31:26","modified_gmt":"2026-10-11T04:31:26","slug":"importar-para-ecommerce-y-retail","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/eilantrade.com\/en\/importar-para-ecommerce-y-retail\/","title":{"rendered":"E-commerce and Retail Imports: 2026 Rules in Mexico and the U.S."},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The rules for e-commerce and retail goods changed on both sides of the border. For sellers with volume, individual parcel shipments are no longer the cheapest route: importing by full container or pallet, with a pedimento, and distributing from a warehouse usually works out better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mexico: parcels from non-FTA countries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Since January 1, 2026, courier and parcel shipments from countries without a trade agreement with Mexico (including China) pay a 33.5% global rate on goods up to US$2,500.<\/li>\n<li>Shipments originating in the U.S. or Canada keep USMCA treatment: exempt up to US$50, 17% from US$50 to US$117 and 19% from US$117 to US$2,500.<\/li>\n<li>On formal imports, duties of 5% to 50% also apply since 2026 to many tariff lines from non-FTA countries. See <a href=\"\/en\/importar-textiles-ropa-y-calzado-a-mexico\/\">textiles, apparel and footwear<\/a> and <a href=\"\/en\/importar-desde-china-a-mexico\/\">importing from China into Mexico<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">United States: the end of the low-value exemption<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Since August 29, 2025 the U.S. has suspended the Section 321 de minimis exemption (duty-free shipments up to US$800) for every country, and in 2026 the suspension was made indefinite.<\/li>\n<li>Low-value shipments now pay the applicable duties and need an HTS classification. Run your numbers with our <a href=\"\/en\/calculadora-impuestos-importacion\/\">calculator<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Proposal of October 8, 2026:<\/strong> U.S. Customs and Border Protection published a proposed rule on low-value shipments. It would change the filing requirements for informal entries (goods valued at US$2,500 or less), create a new electronic entry type for parcels arriving by mail, and require a bond for certain informal entries. It is not in force yet: comments are open until December 7, 2026. Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.federalregister.gov\/documents\/2026\/10\/08\/2026-20650\/low-value-shipments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Federal Register, docket USCBP-2026-0298<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The alternative for sellers with volume<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Consolidated formal import:<\/strong> one pedimento per container or shipment, with the right <a href=\"\/en\/fraccion-arancelaria\/\">tariff classification<\/a> and <a href=\"\/en\/normas-nom-importacion\/\">labeling NOMs<\/a> (NOM-050 for most consumer products).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Warehousing and distribution:<\/strong> receive, label, store and ship orders from one point. See <a href=\"\/en\/almacenaje-y-distribucion\/\">warehousing and distribution<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>No importer registry:<\/strong> our own <a href=\"\/en\/import-into-mexico-without-importer-registry\/\">importer of record company<\/a> imports the goods for you and delivers them to your destination.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What we review before the first shipment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tariff classification and duties for each product.<\/li>\n<li>Spanish commercial labeling and applicable NOMs.<\/li>\n<li>Origin of the goods (USMCA or non-FTA country).<\/li>\n<li>Route and warehouse: the Laredo border or the Port of Manzanillo.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Related guides:<\/strong> <a href=\"\/en\/cuotas-compensatorias\/\">antidumping duties<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"\/en\/reglas-de-origen-t-mec\/\">USMCA rules of origin<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"\/en\/guias-comercio-exterior\/\">all trade guides<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions about e-commerce and retail imports<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does the US$800 exemption still exist in the United States?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. The Section 321 de minimis exemption has been suspended for every country since August 29, 2025, and in 2026 the suspension was made indefinite. A low-value shipment now pays the duties that apply to it and needs an HTS classification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much does a parcel from China pay in Mexico?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By courier or parcel service, goods from countries without a trade agreement with Mexico pay a 33.5% global rate up to US$2,500. If the product originates in the U.S. or Canada, USMCA treatment applies: exempt up to US$50, 17% from US$50 to US$117 and 19% from US$117 to US$2,500.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When does it make sense to move from parcels to a formal import?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When your volume is steady. A formal import uses one pedimento per container or shipment, each product pays the duty of its own tariff line instead of the global rate, and the stock sits in a warehouse ready to fill orders. Before the first shipment we review the classification and duties for each product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do I need a Mexican importer registry to sell in Mexico?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a formal import, the importer must be enrolled in the <a href=\"\/en\/padron-de-importadores-como-darse-de-alta\/\">importer registry (padr\u00f3n de importadores)<\/a>. If your company does not have it, our own <a href=\"\/en\/import-into-mexico-without-importer-registry\/\">importer of record company<\/a> imports the goods for you and delivers them to your destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What labeling does my product need to be sold in Mexico?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Commercial labeling in Spanish. NOM-050 covers most consumer products; textiles, footwear and electronics have their own standards. We check it before the goods ship, because goods without the right label can be held at customs. See <a href=\"\/en\/normas-nom-importacion\/\">NOM import standards<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Selling online or in stores in Mexico or the U.S.?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"\/en\/request-a-quote\/\">Request a quote<\/a> or call <a href=\"tel:+19567174150\">+1 (956) 717-4150<\/a>, Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 6 PM Central.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1966","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Importar para e-commerce y retail: reglas 2026 en M\u00e9xico y EE. 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